West Center cannot assist with helping you find employees.

To become a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), apply for certification through the new process on beta.certify.sba.gov or go through an approved third-party certifier. Read more about the SBA certification process here.

West Center offers webinars on tax preparation.

Yes! West Center helps connect entrepreneurs with potential funding sources once a business plan and financial plan are in place. Our business advisors are available to help you understand, develop and create your business plan. In addition, we can help you determine the financial feasibility of your idea before any risk is taken or money is spent. To get started, book an orientation call and we’ll help you find the path to success!

Call West Center at 707-964-7571 to talk with our Customer Care Specialist who will refer you to a business advisor who will be able to assist you with hiring protocols and best practices.

West Center has business advisors who can provide guidance on which e-commerce solution is best for your business. Call our Customer Care Specialist at 707-964-7571 to set up an appointment. West Center also provides trainings on all aspects of e-commerce so check our upcoming and past webinars to learn more.

West Center has specialist advisors who can assist with helping you determine what kind of business entity will be most beneficial to you.

Currently, West Center’s webinars are no-cost. Webinars are archived on our website and may be accessed by entering your email address.

If you registered for a workshop but missed it, check your email for a link to the recording. This email will typically arrive within a week of the original date of the webinar. The majority of our webinars are archived and may be accessed via the Webinar Library on our website. You will need to provide an email address to access the webinar library recordings.

West Center offers no-cost one-on-one business advice counseling, training and education in the form of webinar workshops, economic development planning and strategy services, financial advice, and more. We have business advisors on staff to work with you on getting started and running your business. We also have specialist advisors who focus on a variety of different industries. Our assistance includes:

• Starting a business
• Applying for loans
• Understanding your finances
• HR & Operations
• Expanding your business
• Marketing
• Building your brand