Six ways we support your success.
Every FCC client receives access to a full suite of technical assistance and coaching services, at no additional cost.
1-on-1 Business Counseling
Private sessions with experienced advisors who help you plan, grow, and navigate every stage of your business journey.
- Business plan development
- Growth strategy sessions
- Problem-solving & troubleshooting
- Goal setting & accountability
Loan Readiness & Capital Prep
We prepare you before you apply, so when the time comes, you're confident, organized, and lender-ready.
- Document checklist & review
- Financial projection support
- Application coaching
- Lender relationship guidance
Credit Education
Build the credit profile that opens doors. We provide personalized guidance to understand and strengthen your credit standing.
- Credit report review
- Score improvement strategies
- Dispute guidance
- Credit-building tools
Financial Literacy Workshops
Group workshops covering the money skills every entrepreneur needs, from budgeting basics to reading financial statements.
- Budgeting & cash flow
- Reading financial statements
- Tax basics for small business
- Personal vs. business finance
Resource Referrals
We connect you to a trusted network of partners, so you always have the right resource for the right challenge.
- SBA programs & resources
- SCORE mentor matching
- SBDC network access
- CFPB consumer tools
Ongoing Business Planning
Post-loan support to help you stay on track, adapt to challenges, and continue building toward long-term success.
- Quarterly check-ins
- Plan revisions & updates
- Performance tracking
- Scaling & expansion guidance
How coaching works at FCC.
A clear, supportive process from your first conversation to long after your loan closes.
Initial Consultation
A free, no-obligation conversation to understand your goals, assess your needs, and match you with the right advisor and services.
Custom Action Plan
Your advisor builds a personalized roadmap, covering loan readiness, credit, financials, and business planning milestones.
Coaching & Workshops
Attend sessions, complete workshops, and work through your plan with hands-on guidance every step of the way.
Ongoing Support
Even after funding, we stay in your corner, available for check-ins, growth planning, and new challenges as they arise.
A closer look at our three core programs.
Business Coaching
For entrepreneurs at every stage, from first idea to established business seeking growth.
Business Coaching Program
Our flagship coaching program pairs every entrepreneur with an experienced business advisor who provides personalized, ongoing guidance. Whether you're launching your first business or scaling an established one, our coaches meet you where you are and help you get where you're going.
Coaching is available in English and Spanish, and all sessions are confidential. Clients typically meet with their advisor monthly or more frequently during critical growth periods.
Personal Financial Services
For individuals working to build financial stability and a stronger credit foundation.
Personal Financial Services
Financial health is the foundation of business success. Our personal services program helps individuals understand, strengthen, and take control of their personal financial picture, from credit education to budgeting, debt management, and financial goal setting.
This program is especially valuable for clients preparing for a loan application, those rebuilding after financial hardship, or anyone ready to take their finances to the next level.
Resource Center
Access to a curated network of programs, tools, and organizations to support your journey.
Resource Center & Referral Network
FCC's resource center connects clients to the broader ecosystem of small business support, from federal programs and nonprofit mentors to legal resources and state agencies. We know what's available and how to help you access it.
Our advisors actively maintain relationships with these partners so referrals are warm, informed, and directly relevant to your situation.
Topics that build real skills.
Our workshops run throughout the year, open to clients and community members. All workshops are free to qualified participants.
Budgeting Basics
Personal and business budgeting skills to take control of your cash flow.
Business Plan Bootcamp
Step-by-step guidance to write a compelling, fundable business plan.
Credit Education 101
Understand your credit score, how it's calculated, and how to improve it.
Tax Basics for Small Business
Demystify small business taxes, deductions, and recordkeeping essentials.
Access to Capital
Understand your financing options and how to navigate the loan process.
Reading Financial Statements
Learn to read and use your P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
Marketing on a Budget
Low-cost marketing strategies for small businesses using social media and more.
Entrepreneur Networking
Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, and community partners.
A network built to support you.
We connect clients to trusted partners who extend our reach and deepen your support system.
SBA Programs
Access to Small Business Administration loans, grants, training programs, and federal contracting opportunities through FCC's referral network.
SCORE Mentors
Free, confidential mentoring from experienced executives and entrepreneurs through SCORE's nationwide network of volunteer advisors.
SBDC Network
Small Business Development Centers offering no-cost consulting, training, and market research to help small businesses start and grow.
CFPB Tools
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau resources for financial education, complaint resolution, and consumer financial tools.
Legal Guides
Business formation, contracts, and compliance guidance through our curated library of legal resources and community law partner referrals.
State Business Resources
California state resources including licensing, permits, employer resources, and economic development programs.
Coaching that changes lives.
"The coaching I received from FCC was just as valuable as the loan. My advisor helped me think through every part of my business plan and gave me the confidence to move forward."
"I didn't just get a loan. I got a mentor. The financial literacy workshop changed how I look at my money. I finally understand my numbers and I'm profitable for the first time."
"They worked with me on my credit, my business plan, everything. FCC didn't just see what I had. They helped me build what I needed to succeed."
Ready to start your coaching journey?
Coaching is available to all FCC clients and community members. Schedule a free consultation today, no loan required to get started.