No cost consulting services and access to funding to help small business owners start, grow or exit their business.
Hosted by Yavapai College and funded by the Small Business Administration.
Business Owners / Entrepreneurs Start Here

Workshops and seminars for the busy entrepreneur. Designed to help small business owners return back to the business of doing business.
Yavapai County Economic Resource Alliance
To provide Yavapai County businesses and displaced employees with the best information, partners across the County have joined together to create this website to streamline the information flow as our community tries to navigate the ever-changing resources available to those impacted by the pandemic.
- Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization
- SEDI's Dollar for Dreams Program
- Access traditional lending services with SBA preferred lenders by registering for no cost confidential consulting with Yavapai College SBDC.
Topics for successful small business ownership include:
- Accounting and Records
- Access to Capital
- Business & Strategic Planning
- Business Start-Up/Acquisition
- Business Liquidation/Sale
- Cooperative Business Structures
- Cyber Security
- Financial Analysis/Cost Control
- Government Procurement
- International Trade Inventory Control
- Marketing and Sales
- Personnel Management
- Social Media & Online Marketing
- Website development
- Woman or Minority Owned Business Advantages
We work with business owners through the challenges and obstacles that await and we have the tools to help you succeed.
Benefits and Resources for Entrepreneurs
Government Contracting
The AZSBDC proudly hosts the Arizona Procurement and Technical Assistance Program (AZPTAC). Connect with procurement specialists, who can prepare you to pursue government contracts and procurement opportunities.
Resource Library
Carefully selected titles address the needs of small business owners. Check out a book any time - or ask for a recommendation. We also have a great many online tools available to assist you in developing your business plan and managing your business.
Workshops, seminars, and Community Events
We invite guest lecturers, design classes, and partner with other community organizations to provide training, educational, and networking opportunities to Central Arizona entrepreneurs.
Opportunities for Veterans
We are your source for assistance in obtaining loans and other resources available to veteran entrepreneurs.
Benefit from our Partnerships
Our dynamic relationships with organizations, governmental, educational, and business entities, can provide you with valuable connections and resources.
Visit the SBDC channel on Youtube
- Prescott Area
- Marie Platowski-Beals
- marie.platowski-beals@yc.edu
- 928-771-4819
- Karen Eads
karen.eads@yc.edu - 928-771-4808
- Verde Valley Area
- Ruth Ellen Elinski
- ruthellen.elinski@yc.edu
- 928-649-4580
- Fanny Zapata
- fanny.zapatasanchez@yc.edu
- 928-717-7232
- Danusia Szumowski
- danusia.szumowski@yc.edu
- 928-649-5465
Learn more about our team of experts