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Small Business Development Center – Greater Sacramento
Serving  Sacramento, El Dorado & South Yolo Counties

1410 Ethan Way, Sacramento, CA  95825-2205
916-563-3210 ~ Fax: 916-563-3266
info@sbdc.net ~ www.sbdc.net ~ map to office

Example of a typical one-on-one counseling session between an SBDC Counselor and a Business Owner.
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Consultants available at the SBDC ...

The Sacramento SBDC maintains a staff of highly qualified consultants - business people who have been there, done that - to assist our clients.  Meeting with these counselors is free to SBDC clients. 

To schedule an appointment contact our main office at (916) 563-3210.  Please Note:  Attendance at one of our introductory seminars may be required prior to this one-on-one counseling.

Panda Morgan:  SBDC Director, Business Plans, Financial Projections,   Strategic Planning,

Panda Morgan served as a business consultant for the Greater Sacramento and Yuba Community College SBDC's for thirteen years, specializing in writing business plans, personnel handbooks and marketing strategies. She worked with clients to assist them in structuring their business plan and pro forma projections toward the goal of securing financing

Sacramento native, Panda Morgan has owned three businesses; a business planning and development consulting firm, a van and storage company, and a website marketing business. Prior to owning her own companies, Panda worked in the financial industry for over 25 years, with experience in both operations and lending. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from St. Mary's College in Moraga.

Helena Fisk:  SBDC Customer Service Consultant

Helena received a degree in business from Sacramento State University, with an emphasis in merchandising. She has 30+ years experience in customer service, administration, and retail.

Clyde Green:  Start-up, Human Resources, Contracts, Insurance, Healthcare, and SBDC Legal Structure Consultant

Clyde has more than 29 years of office management, administration and operations. His experience includes managing and directing operating budgets, human resources and operations for large corporations. His proven record of accomplishment for problem solving and profitable operations focus on entrepreneur development.

Ester Gordillo: SBDC Marketing and International Trade Consultant

Ester consults our Spanish speaking clients for all areas of business development, marketing, and public relations. She is also an international import and export trade consultant with the Center for International Trade and Development.

Morton Meiers: Start-up and SBDC Management Consultant at South Lake Tahoe

Morton has spent 20 years working in industry as an Engineer and Manager. His degrees include; B.S. in Civil Engineering and an MBA in Marketing. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California. Mort has been owner and manager of several small businesses during his career. These included a travel agency, a golf tour business, a property ownership and management concern, and a Learning Center franchise. His professional career also included 22 years as a full time business instructor, most of which was spent at Lake Tahoe Community College. Mort specializes in helping clients with business startups, turnarounds and marketing, organizational and financial business plans.

Jim Ornelas, CPA: SBDC Accounting Consultant

Jim has 30 years of experience in the fields of accounting and taxation, having spent the first 15 years of his career in California State government as a Senior Accounting Officer as well as a Lead Management and Tax Auditor. Mr. Ornelas has been the principal of his own tax and accounting firm for the last 15 years, having received his CPA license in May 1988. His emphasis is on tax planning and preparation and assisting independent owners for growth.

Greg Roquet: Buying and Selling Businesses, and  SBDC Franchising Consultant

Greg has been involved with franchise activities for the last 29 years. He was a franchisee for 12 years, he was a Vice President for Big O Tires franchise for 13 years, and for the last four years.

Mike Saccomano: SBDC Internet Solutions  Consultant

Mike is a small business owner providing internet solutions to small businesses including, but not limited to, e-marketing, e-commerce, and feasibility analysis.

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