Whether you are starting a business or expanding an established one in Northern California, in the following counties, Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Humboldt and Lake, we can help you. (If outside our area, see below)
There is no charge for counseling, no matter how many sessions are needed. And of course, it's confidential.

Start-ups who are just thinking out how to start a business, we try to answer your questions, and then guide you through the main issues you should consider, to writing a business plan, be it one page or ten, and beyond in starting the business.        
Current business owners can get their questions answered, and if desired, work with a counselor who can become a long-term asset to your business. The time to start can be anytime, buying a business, issues that arise doing business, all the way to sale of a business.       

To request counseling by phone, you can call us at ... (707) - 571 - 8342 ....  The answering machine is always on.
We generally answer all calls left on the machine within a business day. 
The best way to request counseling is by registering directly is by filling out the online form:  
                                                 
                     Counseling Request Form

Based on your registration, you will be contacted to set up a time and place convenient to you. Note that at the bottom of the online form is a large box, "other" and feel free to write on what your needs are into that box.  If you have specialized needs, we will try to match a counselor who might best answer them. We will continue to be interested in your progress, so follow-on sessions are encouraged.

For counseling outside the our area , please go to:  http://www.score.org.  On that webpage, see "Find Score Now" and enter your zip code.  A list of Score chapters in your area will appear.  Select a chapter and request counseling.
Range of Expertise and Skills Available in Counseling
Architecture
Buy/Sell Business/Acquisitions/
Business Accounting/Budget/Collections/Bookkeeping/Record Keeping/
Business plans
Customer Relations
Cash Flow Management
Commerce (Using the Internet to do business)
Engineering
Franchising
Financing/Capital (such as applying for a loan, building equity)
Government Contracting (including certifications)
Human resources/Managing Employees
International Trade/Import-Export
Legal Issues (such as; should I incorporate;Call your Attorney)
Managing a business
Marketing/Sales (Promotion, Market Research, Pricing, etc.)
Manufacturing
Non-Profit
Product Development
Publishing
Real Estate
Retail
Restaurant-Food Service
Start up assistance
Technology/Computers
Trade Shows
Hospitality/Tourism