Business Empowerment and Mentorship

Santa Barbara county

Work with seasoned local business professionals and entrepreneurs. Get practical guidance, resources, workshops, and volunteer mentors to help you take the next step—for free!

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Get matched with experienced mentors in strategy, marketing, finance, operations, and more.
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Share your expertise as a mentor. Flexible commitment, real local impact.
Mentor Directory
Our diverse team of mentors provides personalized advice to help you start, grow, and solve real business challenges.

Upcoming Events

Artificial Intelligence for Small Business

September 2, 2026
$25 non-member
$15 member rate
Students Get In Free! Code: STUDENTPASS

Join this interactive workshop with fellow entrepreneurs at WorkZones for an intimate, hands-on session designed to help you harness the power of AI for your business. Led by Rick Hancock, Fractional Chief AI Officer at RH Consulting, this workshop features practical demonstrations, real-world examples, and a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and get personalized insights.

Networking with wine and snacks begins at 4:30 PM, followed by the interactive presentation and Q&A from 5:15 to 6:30 PM.

Discover how today's AI tools can help improve productivity, streamline marketing, enhance customer service, and simplify daily operations, no technical background required.

More Profitable Services

September 23, 2026
$25 non-member
$15 member rate
Students Get In Free! Code: STUDENTPASS

Join this interactive workshop with fellow entrepreneurs at WorkZones for an intimate, hands-on session designed to help you build a more profitable service business. Led by Amari Trelles, this workshop features practical strategies, real-world examples, and a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and gain personalized insights.

Networking with wine and snacks begins at 4:30 PM, followed by the interactive presentation and Q&A from 5:15 to 6:30 PM.

Discover how better processes, improved quality, and continuous improvement can help reduce costs, and create long-term profitability for your business.

What do you need help with right now?

We offer practical resources to help you start and grow your business.

BEAM Santa Barbara Presents:

Santa Barbara County Business Start-Up Guide

Starting a new business is exciting but navigating the paperwork is not. The Santa Barbara Business Start-up Guide can help: a place to start, clear steps to take, referrals to abundant easy-to-access resources. Good luck! 

For English, Click here!

Spanish version coming soon!

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