Start a Maker Business

We provide simple, easy-to-use tools and resources that help you quickly master the skills you need to quickly launch your successful maker business.

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Join the Pop-up Accelerator

Have something you love to make and want to learn if you can turn it into a small business? This training series can help. Register for our free online workshops, Wednesday nights from 6-8 starting March 13th

Come to our Pop-up Markets

We provide an affordable marketplace for new makers to launch their businesses. Markets are held every third Saturday from 11-3 at the Bay Area Entrepreneur Center! Booths are free for entrepreneurs in the Skyline community.

For more information, contact Leah McGlauchlin at mcglauchlinl@smccd.edu

Featured Businesses

Learn more about businesses our students are launching.

La Homegirl Bakes

Jacqueline Moreno

@lahomegirlbakes

Hi! I have my small business that I started in May 2020, during the pandemic. I 1st started making Chocoflan (Latin American dessert) and slowly added more flavors. I make big flans and everyone’s favorite - mini flans! I was also featured on Telemundo 48 - nuestros negocios segment supporting the Latinx community. I make chocoflan, vani-flan and Berry flan. I’ve done other flavors per request but those are the top 3 that gets requested.

You don’t see a lot of businesses that sell homemade flan especially with the half cake half flan part, It’s a science and takes real patience for it. For me it’s special because being a Latina, a Mom and going through certain circumstances it’s surreal that I have my own business especially having a child that sees you can also follow your passion. :)

Elite 360

Yvette Valdez-Beas

@Elite__360photobooth

Hello! At Elite 360 Photobooth, we provide our clients with a memorable experience for the guests at your events (ie weddings, birthday parties, graduations, etc.).

Guests step onto the platform and get to leave with a take home video on the spot.

Granddessipurpp

Destinie Alferez

I make handmade products with resin, concrete, & candles. Most of my resin pieces are customizable, but I make trays, bottle openers, painting pallets, keychains, and many more. With my concrete art I create candles jars and paint them with different movie characters.

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