Grow Your Business
Small Business Development Center - SBDC Digital Media Lab
Open to all students, family and friends, the Orange County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helps stimulate economic growth across the county by providing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with no-cost consulting, a wide variety of training opportunities, and access to an extensive network of resources, since 1991.
In 2020, the Orange County SBDC, which is located at the Digital Media Center, started focusing on helping businesses with digital marketing. The new Digital Marketing Lab specializes in providing no-cost marketing services to business, such as search engine optimization (SEO), website audits and enhancements, social media commerce, brand assessments and even product photography. As a government-sponsored program, all of our services are at no cost to you.
Whether you're an early-stage startup, or mature business, our expert marketing consultants can identify areas to improve your digital presence and increase your revenue. And, with over 100 consultants in our Orange County/Inland Empire network, we can also match you with an expert who will help you get started or expand your business through the array of programs, training and services that SBDCs offer.
View our upcoming workshops or set up an appointment to speak with one of our consultants today – we're ready to assist you to start, grow and succeed!
Welcome to the OCIE SBDC
We are your community of business experts. Whether you are looking to grow your business or are just getting started, the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC is ready to help you on your journey.
Phone Number: (800) 616-7232
Helping businesses succeed.
With a team of more than 100 business owners and industry experts, the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network is the consulting firm you need for your business. We offer no-cost resources to entrepreneurs throughout the Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
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Elevate your bidding strategy, exceed customer expectations, and position yourself for success! Join us for an exciting deep dive into winning bid strategies that will give you the edge in today’s competitive market!
Export Growth Through California STEP Grant
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) helps small businesses expand into international markets. Its goal is to reduce the cost and risk of exporting, supporting small businesses to grow through global trade.
In 2024, our consultants served over 14,000 clients and helped small businesses in our region increase sales by over $120 million. Take a look at how our team supported these entrepreneurs and learn more about how we can make a difference for you.
Our Services
The OCIE SBDC offers confidential one-on-one expert business consulting. From planning and marketing to lease negotiations and government contracting, the OCIE SBDC team will be by your side working with your business to achieve that next milestone.
From lunch-and-learn webinars to cohort training programs, we offer an array of learning opportunities designed to help you grow your business and achieve success. Our training programs are taught by both our team of experts and partners — all of whom are industry professionals positioned to answer your questions.
Financing and refinancing your business is tough and it’s hard to know where to start. Our team of financial consultants will assist you in exploring your options, matching you with a credible lender from among our network of more than 100 institutions, and helping you determine the best loan terms.
There is a wealth of resources available to business owners, and the OCIE SBDC can help you access them. Whether you are positioned to utilize a hiring subsidy when hiring a new employee, need to connect with a public official, have human resources needs, or would like market research for your business, the OCIE SBDC can connect you with these resources and many more.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic
Development.