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 appointments: 707-445-9720
• Sign-up online and you will be contacted within 48 hours--> Click HERE.
• Call for phone counseling: 707-445-9035
• 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.