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SmartBiz is redefining SBA lending through its advanced technology platform. SmartBiz acts as a packaging and referral agent for small businesses, and as a technology provider to preferred SBA lenders. The online application is streamlined and efficient, enabling business owners easy access to low rates and long-term loans.

Business planning, premium training and workshops, Individual business development consultation, teaching about the issues women, minorities and veterans face in small business, electronic accounting systems training, Technology training for websites, social media and brand development, Access to small business financing, Access to computers, scanners, online services and printing, Business networking events

So Cal CDC is an SBA Certified Development Company that specializes in below market, fixed rate financing for commercial and industrial projects through the SBA 504 Loan Program. This loan program assists small businesses to receive the opportunity of financing their expansion projects with attractive rates and terms. The financing can be used for the purchase and/or development of land and building for business purposes.

California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) advisors provide aspiring and current small business owners a variety of free business consulting and low-cost training services including business plan development, manufacturing assistance, financial packaging and lending assistance, exporting and importing support, disaster recovery assistance, procurement and contracting aid, market research help, 8(a) program support and healthcare guidance.