Long Beach Small Business Development Center

Long Beach Small Business Development Center The Small Business Development Center at Long Beach City College offers one-on-one business counseling services at no cost to the business owner.

The Small Business Development Center at Long Beach City College is a part of the Los Angeles Regional network of the California Small Business Development Center. SBDC counselors are industry experts that have signed on to apply their expertise in assisting our clients. Counseling is divided into to general, core counseling services basic to all businesses and specialized counseling for unique bu

siness needs. Examples of counseling services offered include:

-- General Business Consultation
-- Business Plan Development
-- Financing
-- International Trade
-- Marketing
-- Web development and scoial media
-- Other specialized business needs

05/27/2026

This is what happens when people are given the tools, support, and confidence to believe in their vision?

They stop dreaming about entrepreneurship… and START building it. ✨

We at the Long Beach Small Business Development Center so inspired by the graduates of the 6-week Maker to Market program pictured here at Long Beach City College.

These new entrepreneurs didn’t just learn business theory… they rolled up their sleeves and brought their ideas to life.

Thanks to our expert Business Advisors: Kari Armstrong, Charlie Lowe and Mike Huntley.

From business planning and product sourcing to marketing and selling at local farmers markets, night markets, and swap meets, this program helps aspiring business owners move from overwhelmed to empowered.

And the best part?
All 14 participants officially launched their own businesses by graduation day. 🙌🏽

Watching them showcase their products and services at the graduation event was such a beautiful reminder that success with ease and grace starts with taking the first step.

A huge congratulations to the incredible SBDC advisors Karie Armstrong, Charlie Lowe, and Mike Huntley for mentoring these future business owners every step of the way.

This is what community impact looks like.
This is what economic empowerment looks like.
And this is what happens when people are supported in turning their vision into reality.

Next stop: local markets, new customers, and continued growth on their entrepreneurial journey. 🚀

Which dream or business idea have YOU been putting off? This might be your sign to start. Let the Long Beach Small Business Development Center help you get started. Visit our website in the bio.

This is what happens when people are given the tools, support, and confidence to believe in their vision?They stop dream...
05/26/2026

This is what happens when people are given the tools, support, and confidence to believe in their vision?

They stop dreaming about entrepreneurship… and START building it. ✨

We at the Long Beach Small Business Development Center so inspired by the graduates of the 6-week Maker to Market program pictured here at Long Beach City College.

These new entrepreneurs didn’t just learn business theory… they rolled up their sleeves and brought their ideas to life.

Thanks to our expert Business Advisors: Kari Armstrong, Charlie Lowe and Mike Huntley.

From business planning and product sourcing to marketing and selling at local farmers markets, night markets, and swap meets, this program helps aspiring business owners move from overwhelmed to empowered.

And the best part?
All 14 participants officially launched their own businesses by graduation day. 🙌🏽

Watching them showcase their products and services at the graduation event was such a beautiful reminder that success with ease and grace starts with taking the first step.

A huge congratulations to the incredible SBDC advisors Karie Armstrong, Charlie Lowe, and Mike Huntley for mentoring these future business owners every step of the way.

This is what community impact looks like.
This is what economic empowerment looks like.
And this is what happens when people are supported in turning their vision into reality.

Next stop: local markets, new customers, and continued growth on their entrepreneurial journey. 🚀

Which dream or business idea have YOU been putting off? This might be your sign to start. Let the Long Beach Small Business Development Center help you get started. Visit our website in the bio.

05/21/2026

Your business needs more than a logo or a product—it needs a clear story. 🎯

If someone asked you today, “What do you do and why does it matter?” — would your answer truly connect?

Join us TODAY for The Importance of Vision and Mission When Marketing Your Business and learn how to define the heart behind your business so your marketing becomes more meaningful, memorable, and effective.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
✔️ Define your vision and mission
✔️ Communicate what makes your business unique
✔️ Build a stronger brand story
✔️ Create marketing that actually connects with people

Your vision gives your business direction. Your mission gives people a reason to believe in it.

📅 Today – May 21
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
💲 Free

Don’t just market what you sell—learn how to communicate why it matters.

04/29/2026

Tip Tuesday🙌

Audit your online presence like a first-time customer.
Search your business name and look at what comes up. Visit your website, click your links, read your reviews, and check your social profiles.
Ask yourself:
Is it clear what you offer?
Is the information up to date?
Is it easy to take the next step?
Small fixes—like updating your bio, fixing broken links, or refreshing photos—can make a big difference in how professional and trustworthy your business feels.
Sometimes growth isn’t about doing more… it’s about improving what’s already there.

04/25/2026

Still guessing when it comes to pricing, profitability, or hiring? 📊
It’s time to start making decisions backed by data.
Join us for Learn CFO Skills: Financial Modeling – Part 2 and see how a financial model can help you answer the most important questions about your business.
In this session, you’ll watch a financial model be built and analyzed using a sample company—so you can understand how to track sales, manage overhead, and measure profitability with confidence.
👩‍🏫 Led by Lori Williams, CFO turnaround consultant, banker, professor, and known as the “guru of all numbers.”
📅 Apr 28
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM
💻 Free webinar
⚠️ Not recorded | Presentation materials provided
🔗 Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8730891337077805918
Smarter numbers = smarter business decisions.

04/21/2026

Posting consistently is great… but posting with a plan is what actually drives results.🤔

If your marketing feels scattered or inconsistent, it might be because there’s no clear path for your customer to follow.🤗

Think beyond individual posts and start looking at the full journey:

😃How people find you, what keeps their attention, what helps them decide, and what brings them back again.
When each step is intentional, your marketing stops feeling random—and starts working together to move people forward.

Take a few minutes this week to map it out. You might be closer to a strategy than you think.🙌

Check out website and schedule free advising ✨ link in bio or DM for more information ℹ️

04/20/2026

North Long Beach — this one is for you.🤩

We know the entrepreneurial spirit in this community runs deep. The side hustles, the family businesses, the dreams being built in garages and spare rooms on South Street and Atlantic and anywhere in between.❤️

And we want you to know — Long Beach SBDC is right here with you.

We bring FREE in-person workshops directly to North Long Beach at the North Long Beach Higher Education Center, 635 E. South Street and at Bldg O2, 4900 East Conant St. Building 02
Long Beach, CA 90808 United States— because coming to your community matters to us.

This Thursday April 23rd we have TWO free workshops in North LB:🤔

11:30am-12:30pm — Funding Your Growth
Are you ready to scale but unsure how to fund it? We cover loans, grants, cash flow strategies, and how to know exactly how much capital you need.

2:00pm -3:30pm— How to Build a Road Map to Start Your Business
Have a business idea but don’t know the first step? This workshop answers the 13 most important questions every new entrepreneur needs to ask.

Both workshops are completely free. Both are in person. Both are for YOU.
✨🤗
Seats are limited — register now at the link in our bio.👌

And if you know a North Long Beach entrepreneur who needs to hear this — tag them below. You might just change someone’s life today.

180,000 people are coming to Long Beach this weekend for the Grand Prix. Are you ready?Here are 5 quick moves every Long...
04/15/2026

180,000 people are coming to Long Beach this weekend for the Grand Prix. Are you ready?
Here are 5 quick moves every Long Beach small business should make RIGHT NOW:

1. Update your Google hours — visitors are searching local businesses today🤔
2. Create a Grand Prix special — a deal, a themed item, a bundle, anything that makes you memorable😜
3. Post on social ALL WEEKEND — tag to get discovered by new customers👌
4. Put a sign outside — foot traffic is everything this weekend, don’t let people walk past✨
5. Collect emails — offer a discount in exchange for an email address and turn one-time visitors into loyal customers😎

The businesses that prepare for big local events grow faster than the ones that don’t.

And if you want help building a real marketing strategy that brings in customers all year long — not just race weekend — that’s exactly what we do. For free.🤓❤️

Long Beach SBDC. Free advising. Free workshops. Real results.

Book your free session at the link in our bio.🙌

Tag a Long Beach business owner who needs to see this.

LongBeachSmallBiz GrandPrixLB SBDC

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4900 E Conant Street
Long Beach, CA
90808

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15629385100

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