You’ve got a business idea and a name in mind, but how do you go from idea to opening the doors of your new business?
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Starting a Business
Calculators for Running Your Business
Check out our new set of financial calculators for business owners:
Make it a Habit to Review Your Business Account
Experts say it can take as little as three weeks to form a habit, and if you own or operate a business, make it a daily habit to check your account(s) activity in online banking. Review debits and credits as they occur so you can catch any fraudulent checks, duplicate check numbers or unauthorized ACH debits.
Local Insights: 2021 Local Shopping
In October 2021, we sent out our second Member Pulse Survey, where we asked our valued SESLOC members about their local shopping and spending habits. 853 responded, revealing four key insights into local spending:
Now Is a Good Time to Review Access Controls For Your Business
Your Business Online Banking Account is a critical part of your operations, so it’s important to periodically review and update access controls. Here are a few tips for maintaining a secure account: 1. Update Your Password
Financial Education Resources for Your Business
SESLOC Business Services has tools and resources to help local businesses thrive. Whether your business is big or small, or newly minted or well-established, we’re here to help.
7 Ways to Use a Business Revolving Line of Credit
For businesses that find their cash flow isn’t a steady stream month-after-month, a Revolving Line of Credit (RLOC) is a valuable tool. This loan helps smooth cash flow fluctuations due to inventory needs, timing of accounts receivable or seasonality of a business.
10 Tips to Help Businesses Stay Safe Online
October is National Cybersecurity Month, and our Business Services team has ten tips to help you protect the cybersecurity of your business or nonprofit while online:
Recent News
Say Hello to Your NEW Level Up Dashboard
Log into Online Banking and look for the Level Up dashboard to see your current points and benefits in our easy-to-read charts.
SESLOC Members Break Shred Day Record in Tenth Year
For all of 2025, members shredded 191 bins at our six events across the Central Coast, for a grand total of 17.95 tons of documents destroyed.
SESLOC Expands Commercial Real Estate Lending Territory Across Central & Coastal California
To help even more projects get off the ground, we’re expanding our lending territory for commercial real estate loans. In addition to serving our home area of San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara counties, commercial real estate loans are now available to an expanded field of membership.
Auto Buyers Get Enhanced Resource with Expanded Preferred Dealer Program
SESLOC is making the experience even better for members shopping for a new auto across the Central Coast with the Preferred Dealer Program.
Celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Tips Keeping You Safe
In the spirit of “People Helping People,” SESLOC marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month to help you stay aware of cyber threats.