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SBDC Questions and Answers

General

What does SBDC do?

Answered 4 years ago

A better question what doesn’t SBDC do. We do not provide legal advice or support NPOs, but everything in between to help support our small businesses to start, grow, and thrive.

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  • I want to start a non-profit organization. Can the SBDC help me?
  • Can you provide legal / financial advice?
  • Can all small businesses receive one-on-one SBDC advising?
  • Can I trust your team of Advisors? Are they really experts?
  • How can you assist my business?
  • Does my business qualify for your services?
  • What can the SBDC to help me with my business?
  • Can all small businesses receive one-on-one SBDC advising?
  • How do I meet with an Advisor?
  • Are your services free?
  • What is SBDC?
  • Is this service really free with no hidden strings attached?
  • What does SBDC do?
  • Is the SBDC a government agency?
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Mailing: P.O. Box 1110
Mendocino CA 95460

Physical: 345 N Franklin St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437

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Mendocino SBDC - Ukiah

185 E Church St.
Ukiah, CA 95482

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The Norcal Small Business Development Center (SBDC) welcomes all entrepreneurs and business owners. Our events and services are open to anyone interested in small business development.

As part of the Northern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program, Mendo-Lake SBDC focuses on advising small business clients located in the Mendocino SBDC network coverage area. Funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation.

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Mendocino SBDC
Northern California Region
(707) 964-7571
  • Services

    Your Confidential, No-Cost Advisory

    Insights

    • 1:1 Advising
    • Resources

    Stage of Business

    • Startup
    • Growing
    • Transition

    On-Demand Webinars

    Browse our carefully curated webinar library for helpful information on crowdfunding, social media, e-commerce, customer incentives, and more.

    • View Webinars
  • About Us

    Helping Entrepreneurs Realize Dreams

    Our Program

    • About Us

    Our People

    • Our Team
    • Clients

    Helpful Links

    • Newsletter
    • Updates

    Contact Us

    Mendocino SBDC
    Fort Bragg & Ukiah Offices
    (707) 964-7571

    Contact Us
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    • LinkedIn
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