Regional SBDC pilots no-cost program to aid any small business owner.
The San Diego & Imperial Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and Intuit QuickBooks are joining forces through their new Reconnect program, in which small businesses will be able to access free financial education and tools as well as discounted subscriptions.
Resources From Your SBDC & QuickBooks
The program, which can be found at SDIVSBDC.org/business-tools-quickbooks, shares the following resources with entrepreneurs:
- Free and discounted financial management tools
- No-cost professional advisor connection
- Office hours with expert advisors
- A live, monthly webinar series on key, relevant topics
- A curated, essential on-demand video collection
- Educational materials including standardized business and accounting packets
Meet Your Teammates
“This collaboration enables the unprecedented tool access for small business owners, from financial know-how to fundamental software,” said Briana Weisinger, director of the South San Diego SBDC which is spearheading the pilot program in the region. “Our goal is to make sure any small business owner in the area who needs financial knowledge and resources gets it.”
The SBDC exists to help small businesses at no charge. Entrepreneurs can reach out to get assigned a business advisor, who can work with small business owners one-on-one and at no cost. Visit SDIVSBDC.org/advising to access an advisor or call (619) 482-6391 if needed. The SBDC website also has other information available such as live online workshops and on-demand training across topics.
