Private, 1-on-1 counseling is available to all Humboldt and Del Norte County for-profit businesses (existing and start-up) through the North Coast Small Business Development Center. You can read about our technical assistance for non-profits here.

The SBDC offers counseling on a broad list of topics including but not limited to: start-up issues, the loan application process, licensing and permits, marketing, sales and distribution, international import/export, inventory control, hiring and managing employees, change management, financial management and bookkeeping, e-commerce, legal and tax issues, home-based businesses, and Small Business Administration programs including 8-A certification.

• All counseling is free to the business.
• All business counseling is confidential.
• Call for phone counseling: 707-445-9035

To meet with an advisor and/or request services please choose one of the following:

• Sign-up online and you will be contacted within 48 hours--> Click HERE.

This link allows you to create a new client profile.  It is not necessary to fill out this online form more than one time.  If you have received SBDC services in the past do not use this link, please call or email.

• Call in your request:
  • Eureka Office: 707-445-9720
  • Crescent City Office: 707-464-2168

• Email your request to:
  • Eureka Office: barry@northcoastsbdc.org
  • Crescent City Office: burke@northcoastsbdc.org

All services and all client information are held in strict and complete confidence by the North Coast Small Business Development Center.