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!

Request Mentorship
Get matched with experienced mentors in strategy, marketing, finance, operations, and more.
Become a Mentor
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

Upcoming Event: Women Who Build - July 2026

Battle of the Ages: Women Who Build

July 2026
TBD

Two women. Two generations. The real challenges women overcome to start and grow a business. Details coming soon. Sign up below to stay updated.

What does it really take to start and grow a business — at different stages of life? In this candid conversation, two women entrepreneurs — one under 30 and one over 65 — share their journeys of building and growing their businesses. From launching with limited resources to navigating risk, confidence, and change, they explore both the similarities and the differences across generations.

You'll gain real-world insight into:

  •     The unique challenges women face at different life stages
  •     What's changed — and what hasn't — when it comes to building a business
  •     How each navigated obstacles, uncertainty, and growth

Practical lessons you can apply to your own business journey.

Upcoming Event: Family Business - September 2026

Battle of the Ages: A Family Business

September 2026
TBD

Across generations - the real challenges of conflict, leadership, and succession in a family business. 

Family businesses can be some of the most rewarding — and most challenging — ventures to run. When multiple generations are involved, business decisions are often intertwined with family dynamics. Differing perspectives, leadership styles, and expectations can create both opportunity and tension. In this candid discussion, we'll explore what it really takes to build, lead, and transition a family business across generations.

You'll gain real-world insight into:

  •     Managing conflict between family members while protecting the business
  •     Navigating leadership roles and decision-making across generations
  •     Planning for succession and long-term continuity

Balancing family relationships with business responsibilities.

 

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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