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What Is The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)

The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) supports economic growth and innovation and ensures that ALL California small businesses and innovative startups have the information and direct support they need to better navigate resources, programs and regulations. CalOSBA serves as the voice of small business, representing their views and interests across the state and advocating for equitable access to capital, markets, and networks so that all California small businesses successfully start, manage, grow and become more resilient. Click here for an overview of CalOSBA’s programs. Click here to contact a Regional Advisor or Small Business Local Engagement Specialist within your region.

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Small Business Success Stories from California’s Small Business Center Network

CalOSBA’s small business support partners and grant programs provide California’s small businesses with no-cost or low-cost 1:1 consulting and training to help them get started, manage, and grow. Learn how business-owners in a community near you took advantage of these services to improve the outlook for their businesses.

Serotonin Creative Consultancy

by Ginger Cordoba | April 11, 2024 | B2B, Central Valley, Consulting/Marketing, Stanislaus County | 0 Comments

Embarking on the entrepreneurial path is an exhilarating journey filled with boundless dreams and aspirations. However, beneath the surface of this excitement lie the formidable challenges that accompany the process of starting and growing a small business…

Precision Construction Services

by Editorial Team | April 11, 2023 | Central Valley, Construction, General Contracting, San Luis Obispo County | 0 Comments

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy and are vital to the vibrancy of the Central Valley and Central Coast of California. These small businesses not only create jobs and provide essential services but also have a significant impact on the economic growth and …..

Wow Lash and Brow Studio

by Editorial Team | January 5, 2023 | Central Valley, Cosmetology, Personal Services, Stanislaus County | 0 Comments

Anyone who has ever decided to open their own small business understands that the path to making that dream a reality can sometimes be a little fuzzy, and even downright challenging. At CalOSBA, it is our mission to ensure that entrepreneurs…

Whiz Kids

by Abdul Afridi | December 14, 2023 | Central Valley, Retail, San Luis Obispo County, Toy Store | 0 Comments

In the picturesque town of San Luis Obispo, California, a small but mighty business named Whiz Kids has become the talk of the town. Founded and led by Lesa Smith, this women-owned business has not only captured the hearts of locals but has also conquered the challenges…

GK Promos

by Editorial Team | April 11, 2023 | Custom Promotional Products, Northern California, Retail, Sacramento County | 0 Comments

When Gerardo Zaragoza, Chief Executive Officer, and Kathy Gutierrez, Co-President, opened GK Promos, their main challenges were needing more income to sustain themselves and the business, a lack of social media presence, and developing backend infrastructure…..

Sculpt

by Editorial Team | April 11, 2023 | Central Valley, Cosmetology, Monterey County, Personal Services | 0 Comments

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are essential resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners in California. These centers provide a wide range of services, including one-on-one consulting, workshops and training programs, access to funding resources…