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Savantis Group, Inc., San Francisco

"Tom Camerato is the best. He not only showed us how to properly project the numbers, but he also helped us to understand what is behind the numbers and so we can make better decisions."

SF SBDC Client is National Cover Story in BizJournals

"Always know where your next buck is going to come from -- where and how long that process will take." -- Jill Litwin
 

Pupuseria Gemelos, San Francisco

"We are very grateful with SBDC, who helped us with the long application process"

Zadin Restaurant, San Francisco

“The SBDC really taught us how to survive and how to focus. The Consultants gave us knowledgeable guidance and structure.”

Bottle Cap Food & Drink, San Francisco

“We're thrilled that our local SF SBDC associates coupled us with the VEDC so that we are now serving the neighborhood and the Bay Area. Without them, this beloved restaurant space could still be vacant and we may have seen our chance slip away."

Saafara, San Francisco

“Without [Gabriela Sapp's] support I would have never got my loan approved. Great job! I wish you I have known about the SBDC a year earlier.”

Jamber Wine Pub, San Francisco

“Working with the fantastic SBDC team helped make my dream come true: their advice and support is a big part of Jamber's success!”

Cake Coquette, San Francisco

“I was glad to have connected with Gabriela Sapp at the SBDC. I am very thankful that she helped me to develop all the financial reports the lender was asking for so I could secure my loan and hire a baker that I needed for so long.”

Way Latino, San Francisco

“I have received business training in Spanish and business counseling that helped me clarify my business idea and implement powerful marketing strategies.”

Peas of Mind, San Francisco

“(My SBDC advisor has) done it. She’s been there emotionally,” says Litwin. “She gets it in every way.”

About the San Francisco SBDC

The San Francisco Small Business Development Center helps individuals start, manage and grow their businesses.

We provide free, confidential one-on-one customized consulting services and training workshops in English, Spanish and Chinese to established and start up businesses in San Francisco and Northern San Mateo County. Our team of professional consultants are not only counselors but also business owners  with diverse backgrounds and expertise in a variety of industries such as restaurant and specialty food service, fashion retail and manufacturing, wholesale, technology and social media, government contracting, among others.

SFSBDC Services Include:

  • Business Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Projections & Budgeting
  • Technology Integration
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Human Resource Management
  • Access to Capital
  • More...

SBDC Mission Statement:

To provide quality management and technical assistance for small businesses, resulting in business growth and sustainability for our clients, and economic growth and prosperity for the communities we serve.

Economic Impact:

According to a recent study SBDC in-depth clients experienced 13% sales growth, and created 14.8 times the jobs of average businesses.  *Read More
 

The San Francisco SBDC is dedicated to increase the economic vitality of the communities we serve by:

 
  • Assisting struggling businesses to retain employees
  • Developing new small businesses
  • Helping businesses expand and develop
  • Promoting minority and women-owned business
  • Creating jobs

All one-on-one consulting services are offered at no cost to the client.  Sign up here.


For workshops in San Mateo: Click here


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