Counseling

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, 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
- Call for phone counseling: 707-445-9035
- Email your request
All services and all client information are held in strict and complete confidence by the North Coast Small Business Development Center.

