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Build a Profitable and Rewarding Small Business

The Oregon Small Business Development Center at Portland Community College has helped thousands of business owners in the Portland, OR metro region over the last 35+ years. We combine one-on-one business advising with training programs taught by business experts, giving small business clients the resources they need to grow. We’ve celebrated many successes with clients at all stages of business development.

We encourage you to attend our no-cost Intro to SBDC orientation. At orientation, you will:

Identify where your business is on the small business growth curve
Discover education opportunities, advising services, and other resources available to you
Create a plan for action to guide your next steps in your business journey

Register for Orientation

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Starting a New Business

Start your business on the right track, from refining your entrepreneurial idea to stabilizing your business for growth.

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Managing Your Established Business

Keep your business growing by making the right decisions. Maintain your competitive edge through innovation.

Global Trade Center

Grow your business through exporting and importing.

Be prepared for the Oregon Construction Contractor’s Board exam, or the Certified Global Business Professionals exam.

Exam Prep

Get ready for the CCB and CGBP exams.

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Getting Your Recipe to Market

Turn your recipe into a commercial-ready food product.

SBDC Course Schedule

From the SBDC Blog

Make More Sales at Holiday Markets: Part 2

Mon, 12 Nov 2018

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Holiday season is quickly approaching, and for many retail businesses this time of year has the potential to make or break the entire year financially. It’s vital to start preparing as early as possible, so you don’t leave any potential sales or revenue on the table after the holidays are over.

Holiday sales make up about 18 percent of overall annual retail sales, and in 2016 those numbers are expected to grow around 3.7 percent. Combine this with recent evidence that a growing majority of American consumers favor buying and shopping local, and it’s no wonder holiday craft fairs have seen a boom in recent years.

Awesome Opportunity for Coffee Cart in Hillsboro

Wed, 07 Nov 2018

The Portland Community College Willow Creek Center is seeking Informal Requests for Proposals for: Coffee Cart at Willow Creek Center

The College is seeking informal competitive proposals for an indoor coffee cart at the Willow Creek Center located at 241 SW Edgeway Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006. This is a 100,000 square-foot educational center and serves as a one-stop destination for customers of Washington County Workforce Development as well as those wishing to take classes from PCC. Portland State University and Oregon Institute of Technology also offer classes at the center.

Make More Sales at Holiday Markets: Part 1

Mon, 05 Nov 2018

The Holidays are such an important time of year for small businesses. For many, especially in retail, the Holidays may make or break the entire financial year. Craft fairs and holiday markets have become popular among both consumers and small businesses during this time. But are businesses doing all they can to maximize their retail sales from holiday markets?