Business Center
Get practical support to start, grow, or strengthen your business.
Our Team of Business Experts Are Ready to Help
The Small Business Utilization Center (SBUC) is CalAsian’s centralized hub for small business support. Our advisors work directly with entrepreneurs to understand your goals, challenges, and next steps, then connect you to the right programs, partners, and resources.
Whether you need help accessing capital, preparing for contracts, navigating certifications, or building capacity, our team is here to help.
Tell us what you need.
We’ll help you take the next step.
How We Can Help
Whether you’re starting your business or looking to grow, we offer a comprehensive list of services to help you solve your biggest business challenges.
Access to Capital
Looking for funding? We help businesses understand financing options, prepare applications, and connect to loans, grants, and capital programs.
Procurement & Contracting
Interested in government or corporate contracts? We support businesses with certifications, readiness, and navigating procurement opportunities.
Marketing & Digital Readiness
Trying to reach more customers? We connect businesses to tools, training, and resources to strengthen marketing and online presence.
Certification
Unsure which certifications you need? We help businesses understand requirements and prepare documentation to obtain various certifications that will provide advantages in obtaining public and private contracts.
Business Advising & Strategy
Not sure what to do next? Work one-on-one with an advisor to clarify priorities and plan your next steps.
Workforce, Technology & AI Readiness
Need help hiring, retaining, or adapting to new technologies? Learn how to use workforce resources, practical technology, and AI tools to operate more effectively.
Success Stories
Small businesses across California work with CalAsian to access resources, overcome challenges, and pursue new opportunities. Here are a few examples of businesses we’ve supported.
When Alex Chester-Iwata founded Mixed Asian Media, she set out to amplify the stories and perspectives of mixed Asian communities—voices often overlooked even within broader AAPI spaces. While the platform was gaining traction among readers, it struggled with a challenge familiar to many mission-driven startups: building visibility, funding, and institutional support for a niche but deeply important community.
While working two jobs and attending college part-time, Beverly Go was determined to build a better future—but unsure how to turn hard work into long-term financial stability. Supporting her family while balancing responsibilities at Highlands Community Charter School, Bach Viet Association, and Sacramento State University, she faced the uncertainty and self-doubt many first-generation young adults experience when navigating education, career, and financial independence simultaneously.
Business Resources
We connect businesses to trusted partners, tools, and programs that support growth, compliance, and long-term success.
Wells Fargo Works for Small Business
Insights and tips on everything from credit and financing to business planning and operations.
Metrix Online Training
Access thousands of Fortune 500-level professional training courses at a fraction of the cost.
Translation Services: Language World
Offers a variety of interpretation and translation services in multiple languages.
Get Support
Wherever you are in your business journey, the Small Business Center is here to help you take the next step.
