Open Hours for Business owners!

Do you have a question or challenge? Want a fast brainstorming or problem-solving conversation with one of our advisors? Sign up for a 30 to 60 minute speed consulting session. It’s free and confidential.

You MUST be a client to access this service. Not a client yet? Sign up here, ignore the intake interview request, and tell the advisor below that you’re brand new. Not sure if you’re a client? Ask Madison McLaughlin at admin@northcoastsbdc.org or (707) 445-9720.

For more in-depth help you can sign up for full business advising services.

Meet the Team


Scott Q Marcus

Have a quick question about marketing or sales? Looking for ideas to increase your profits? Would you like to run some promotional ideas by a professional? Are you looking for someone to help wordsmith your business plan or advertising materials?  Scott ‘Q’ Marcus is on call to help.

  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Advertising and Promotions
  • Business Planning

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Contact: scottq @scottqmarcus.com, (707) 834-4090

Beth Shipley

Are you new to Quickbooks online? Having trouble reconciling your checking account? Not sure how to manage your sales tax? Need to prepare financial statements for your tax accountant?

I can help you with:

  • Bookkeeping
  • Quickbooks
  • Reconciling Accounts
  • Sales Tax
  • Preparing Financial Statements

Email Beth for an Appointment

Want an appointment with Beth? Send her an email with your preferred meeting times.

Contact: bethship159 @gmail.com, 707-633-8114

Traci Fansler

Call Traci for help understanding the rules and regulations for starting up, hiring and managing employees, keeping the books, and your bottom line. She works with any Del Norte and many Humboldt County clients.

I can help you with:

  • Financial Management
  • HR
  • Office Management

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Contact: traci.fansler @yahoo.com, (619) 309-5873

Danielle Marshall

Do you have a business expansion idea, but are unsure how to implement it? Are you feeling “stuck” in any area of your business? Are you in need of for quick time management tips?  Danielle Marshall is looking forward to helping with business efficiency, adding value to your business and work through those pain points.

  • Business Expansion
  • Time Mangagment
  • Business Efficiency
  • Adding Value

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Contact: danielle @emforgroup.com, (916) 420-5453