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  • 5 Mistakes That Get Small Business Loan Applications Rejected

    January 28, 2026   Webinar Wednesday, Episode 369 Every year, the CSUB SBDC helps local businesses unlock millions of dollars in capital. But for every success, there are applications that never made it to the lender’s desk — or made it there unprepared. Here are…

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  • Tariffs, Oil Prices, and Effects on Small Businesses

    Are tariffs hitting your bottom line? Worried about rising fuel costs? You’re not alone — and we’ve got answers. In this power-packed 375th episode of Webinar Wednesday, CSUB SBDC Director Kelly Bearden and CSUB Emeritus Professor of Economics Dr. Mark Evans break down exactly…

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  • We need your help – Small Business Credit Survey

    Would you help us by answering some questions?   We recognize the financial challenges many small businesses face in today’s economic climate, especially when it involves access to capital.    We are asking you to participate in this year’s Small Business Credit Survey. While it is…

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