Our goal at CB&T is to help minority and women-owned businesses make informed decisions and to overcome challenges in getting access to financing. That’s why we provide access to trained and experienced business bankers who understand the financial needs of businesses. California Bank & Trust also provides local decision-making, within your community. With this local expertise, and the resources you’ll find here online, you can trust us to guide you as you embark on starting or expanding your business.

CB&T Business Resource Center—Visit our extensive collection of helpful information, articles and tips about launching or growing your business.

“Work Your Assets”—A helpful article on how to meet working capital needs in a tight credit market with an asset-based loan.

“Loan Requirements: Securing Funding to Grow your Business”—An insightful look from our banking experts on how to prepare your loan for success.

“7 Tips for Securing an SBA Loan”—Learn more about obtaining government backed loans.

“Growth Opportunity: How to Expand Your Business through an SBA Loan” —An article that discusses growth opportunities for small to mid-sized business through an SBA loan.

“The Business Plan: An Inside Look at a Lenders Perspective” —An article that outlines how to develop a business plan to increase chances of obtaining a business loan.

“Customer is King: How to Attract New Customers and Boost the Bottom Line through Merchant Services” —An article that discusses the opportunity to cost-effectively attract new customers through merchant services.

“Keep Cash Flowing: How to Manage Your Company’s Cash Flow through Online and Mobile Banking” —An in-depth look at the ease and advantages of managing cash flow through mobile and online banking.