Open Office Hours

Open Office Hours (OOH)

Wouldn’t it be nice if you always had an expert around to help you with all those tough business questions you can’t find answers for? Now you do. Each month we bring in local business professionals who donate their time and specialize in all aspects of business from accounting to marketing. They’re here to help you.

Our Open Office Hour program is an opportunity provided to SBDC clients. If you are interested in becoming a client please register below. 

If you are a current client, please contact slosbdc@gmail.com with any questions.

OOH Volunteers

Accounting & Tax

Caliber Accounting

Accounting & Tax

Caliber Accounting Group offers tax consulting, planning, and preparation services.

Glenn Burdette CPA’s

Accounting & Tax

Glenn Bur­dette is the lead­ing cer­ti­fied pub­lic account­ing firm on California’s Cen­tral Coast.

Banking & Lending

Ryan Maxwell

Banking & Lending

Ryan Maxwell of Banc of California provides tailored financial services to small businesses, including lending solutions, treasury management, and expert guidance to support growth and long-term success.

Jackson Perron

Banking & Lending

Jackson Perron of Bridge Bank specializes in providing customized financial solutions, including venture loans, growth capital, and cash management services, to support small businesses and innovation-driven companies.

State Government Contracts

Human Resources

Richard Myerscough

Small Business Outreach, Information, Advocacy

Meet with Richard Myerscough, the District Small Business Liaison for Caltrans District 5, who is passionate about helping small businesses connect with State government opportunities.

Hannah Huelin-Meek

General HR Compliance, Engagement & Culture, Talent Acquisition

Plan HR is committed to understanding your businesses HR needs and are committed to providing tailored solutions with a personal touch.

Legal & IP

Daniel Isaacson

Startup Formation & Financing, IP, General Corporate

Daniel Isaacson of Accelerator Counsel provides expert legal counsel to companies, founders and investors. He can help with your questions from formation to financings, to bespoke IP and employment issues.

Evan Buhler

Startup law, venture financings, employment

Evan Buhler of Generative Counsel can provide user-friendly legal counsel to venture-backed startups, founders and VC’s.

Joe Benson

Contracts, IP, Corporate Governance, Risk Management

As a seasoned legal professional with over a decade of expertise, Joe Benson is passionate about delivering strategic, business-focused legal solutions that empower organizations to innovate and succeed. Come to him with your IP & contracts questions.

Paul Tomita

Legal, IP, Patents, Trademarks

Paul Tomita of Staniford & Tomita LLP is a seasoned intellectual property attorney with over 20 years of experience. He has prepared hundreds of patent and trademark applications for individuals, startups, and global technology leaders. Paul’s expertise spans diverse technologies, including software, hardware, medical devices, energy systems, and more.

Steve Howarth

Commercial contracts, employment, dispute resolution

Steve Howarth is an experienced legal professional specializing in a broad range of commercial contracts, encompassing sales agreements, licensing arrangements, procurement contracts, and employment matters. Steve is also skilled in handling dispute resolution, helping clients navigate complex legal challenges with practical and effective solutions.

Tom Lebens

IP, Copyrights, Trade Secrets

Tom Lebens of Fitch Even LLP practices intellectual property law with expertise in business strategy, licensing, infringement & validity analysis, patentability, infringement, & validity opinions, and copyright for artistic works and computer software. He is a registered U.S. Patent and Trademark attorney.

Marketing & Sales

Al Lipper

MARKETING

Al Lipper is highly sought after as a master of internet business and marketing. Al emphasizes that building a successful online business requires dedication and time, similar to traditional businesses. He advocates for ethical business practices that focus on providing great products to customers without resorting to questionable methods.

Charles Peck

Supply Chain and Distribution, Sales, Marketing

Charles is highly sought after as an expert in supply chain and distribution, sales, and marketing.

Venture Capital Funding

Barry Lieberman

Venture Capital

Barry Lieberman is a General Partner at Central Coast Ventures, where he leverages over 40 years of experience in customer and market development, business formation, and growth to support early-stage startups on California’s Central Coast.

David Benham

Investment, Pitch Prep, Corporate & Non-Profit Leadership

David Benham is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in investment strategies, pitch preparation, and leadership within corporate and non-profit sectors. As a co-founder of multiple successful ventures, he has demonstrated expertise in scaling businesses and delivering impactful results.