Marin SBDCSan Rafael, CA
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About the Marin SBDC

Providing guidance for business growth and vibrant local economies. 

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It all starts here. Complete the application and submit your request. A member of the SBDC will follow up with you and help you achieve your small business goals -- at no cost to you.
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What we do

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One-on-One Advising

Our Business Advisors are industry experts who provide free, professional business advising in marketing, finance, accessing capital, and more.

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Trainings & Workshops

Gain skills and knowledge you need for your business to prosper by attending one of our informative workshops.

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Funding Assistance

Need money? Get expert help with business loan applications, investor packages, crowdfunding campaigns, and more.

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Events & Workshops

06 Feb
Business Basics Series: Planning
Novato, CA
13 Feb
Business Basics Series: Legal and Finance
Novato, CA
20 Feb
Business Basics Series: Marketing
Novato, CA
21 Feb
Ecommerce: Create an Online Store on Shopify
Kentfield, CA
05 Mar
Storytelling Marketing
Kentfield, CA
28 Mar
Intermediate Social Media
Kentfield, CA
02 Apr
Construyendo Mi Negocio (Building My Business)
Kentfield, CA
03 Apr
Business Basics Series: Planning
Novato, CA
10 Apr
Business Basics Series: Legal and Finance
Novato, CA
17 Apr
Business Basics Series: Marketing
Novato, CA
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Success Stories

Market Rates Insights, San Anselmo

ECOlunchboxes, San Rafael

Next Phase Solar, Inc., San Rafael

Teen Solutions, Mill Valley

Susanna Frohman Photography, Bay Area

Present Life Counseling of Marin, Kentfield

All Season Soccer, Novato

APEX Motorwerks, Novato

Drums & Crumbs, San Rafael

Pelo Fitness, San Rafael

Travels with Teri, Sausalito

Vignette, Sebastopol

News & Announcements

05/31/2017

New State Law Requires Electronic EDD Filings

Beginning January 1, 2017, Assembly Bill 1254 stipulates that all employers in California will be required to electronically submit employment tax returns, wage reports, and payroll tax deposits... more

03/16/2017

Office of Economic and Workforce Development Issues Emergency Grants to Seven Businesses Impacted by the Fire in Chinatown

Funds to Provide Emergency Capital for Merchants & Employees to Resume Operations

San Francisco, CA—The Office of Economic and Workforce Development today... more

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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.