One of the most common questions small business owners ask when they are pursuing financing is “Where should I apply for a loan?” The SBDC has some advice. Continue reading ‘Business Loans: Where to Apply?’
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Business Loans: Where to Apply?
Published July 25, 2011 small business financing 5 CommentsTags: banks, business loans, financing, lending, loans, micro loans, sba, sba loans, sbdc, small business, southwestern college sbdc
Where’s the Money?
Published April 14, 2011 SBDITC announcements , small business financing Leave a CommentTags: business expo, business loans, business resources, contracting, financing, government procurement, ruben garcia, san diego, sbdc and citd, small business
Join the SBDC and CITD at the Where’s the Money? Access to Capital Expo this Saturday, April 16th. Continue reading ‘Where’s the Money?’
Cut Energy Costs and Finance Your Energy Efficiency Upgrades at 0%
Published November 1, 2010 small business financing , technology and small business 3 CommentsTags: assistance, budget, cooling, electricity, energy, entrepreneurship, financial management, financing, gas, green, heating, management, on-bill financing, resources, sbdc and citd, sdge, utility bill
On-Bill Financing (OBF) is a program being offered by a growing number of utilities in an effort to get small businesses to become more energy efficient. In San Diego, SDG&E’s OBF program covers 100% of the energy efficiency equipment and installation costs (after rebates and incentives) through an unsecured loan to the customer at 0% interest. The customer repays the loan through their regular utility bill. In many cases, the monthly loan payment is completely offset by the energy savings. Once the loan is repaid, the business keeps the monthly savings, helping their bottom line. Continue reading ‘Cut Energy Costs and Finance Your Energy Efficiency Upgrades at 0%’
Starting a Project? Maybe Kickstarter Can Help
Published August 30, 2010 marketing for small businesses , small business financing 2 CommentsTags: assistance, budget, business loan, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, financial management, financial planning, financing, help, kickstarter, leads, loans, management, marketing, resources, sba, sbdc and citd, sbditc, small business, small business financing, social networking
You may have heard about KickStarter already. SBDC and CITD staff learned about them after hearing about a Facebook competitor who used KickStarter to fund their start-up. Kickstarter is a new way to fund creative ideas and ambitious endeavors. It is powered by a unique all-or-nothing funding method where projects must be fully-funded or no money changes hands. It helps entrepreneurs inspire potential funders (every day folks) to open their wallets by offering smart, fun, and tangible rewards such as products, benefits, and experiences. Continue reading ‘Starting a Project? Maybe Kickstarter Can Help’
SBDC and CITD Make Headlines in the San Diego Union Tribune
Published August 5, 2010 SBDITC announcements Leave a CommentTags: assistance, budget, business plan, customer service, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, financial management, financing, help, leads, loans, management, marketing, resources, sales, sba, sbdc and citd, sbditc, small business, small business financing, tax planning, taxes, training, workshop
We’ve been featured in the San Diego Union Tribune! The story explains our small business services and details our track record. Check it out…
