Doing Business In California
http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/resources.htm—
View a step-by-step guide in either English or Spanish that includes a Chamber of Commerce directory, guidelines of choosing a business structure, how to file tax and employer identification documents, a checklist of starting a business, and much more. You can also find a list of business resources including different state departments, a list of trade associations and partners, a list of California codes and new legislation in California. This is a government site, therefore provides up-to-date, necessary information.
Sponsoring Organizations
City of Selma Selma Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County Central California Small Business Development Center Pacific Gas & Electric Valley Independent Bank Union Bank of California Reedley Community College Central Valley Business Incubator SBC Excelerator
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/womeninbusiness—
Are you a woman in business or looking to start a business? If you are, this is the site for you. It is a resource of the U.S. Small Business Administration that addresses the needs of women and provides information on different opportunities and topics related to women in business.
Selma Small Business Support Center
1710 Tucker Street Selma, CA 9366 Phone: (559) 891-2200 Fax: (559) 896-1068
This on-line Resource Guide includes only a few of the great web-sites on the Internet for small business owners and entrepreneurs. It is important to know that there is much more out there to take advantage of. If you need assistance with this guide or would like more information , please contact the Small Business Support Center at 559/891-2200. Enjoy!!!
On-Line Resource Guide
1710 Tucker Street Selma, CA 93662 Phone: 559-891-2200 Fax: 559-896-1068
A Range of information on various business topics!!!
On-Line Small Business Resource Sites
Mission
The Selma Small Business Support Center (SBSC) is a nonprofit economic development program with the mission to empower and increase the entrepreneurial capacities of the socially and economically diverse people of the City of Selma. This guide gives information on various web-sites covering small business and entrepreneurial topics. There are many more useful sites besides those that are listed here, please contact the SBSC for more site information.
www.toolkit.cch.com—Although this site gives information on all business topics, it provides more specific information on areas different than most web-sites. It ranges from how to start a business to how to develop an exit strategy to get out of business. You can also access many national and international trade regulations.
Legal Issues of Business
www.nolo.com—Go to this site, click on the small business section on the left-hand side of the homepage and find all the legal information you would need if you are the owner of a small business. http://my.safaribooksonline.com/—This is online book site where you can find, download and read books on business topics and technology.
www.business.gov—This is a site with a twist! Instead of providing information, it provides a list of great web-sites that will meet every need. Go to this site, click on the topic and receive a list of resources that can help you!!! http://www.free-ed.net/ — This sit is a free online educational site that offers information in business, management and economics using video and interactive models.
Business Services
www.elance.com—This site matches buyers and sellers of services that can be delivered over the Web, by mail, fax, phone or email—from consultation involving marketing to web development to accounting and more. www.smallbizmanager.com—Small Biz Manager reviews, screens and recommends “best of breed” business services and products for all your business needs.
The following web-sites are organized by topic:
Overall Business Information
www.sba.gov http://www.sba.gov/training/courses.html
—This is the site of the U.S. Small Business Administration. New businesses and experienced business can both take advantage of the information offered in this site.
Business Plans
http://www.bplans.com/samples/index.cfm? affiliate=bplans—It is important to have a business
plan, if you don’t have one this site is for you. This site provides samples of business plans and marketing plans for all industries.
www.score.org—SCORE is a resource of the U.S.
Small Business Administration. SCORE counselors are retired professionals who volunteer their time to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs. The best thing about this site is that you can ask questions on-line and a SCORE counselor will reply efficiently.
Retirement Plan Options
http://www.irs.gov/retirement/— This site provides information on some of the different retirement plans available.
Business Finance
www.businessfinance.com—This site provides detailed information regarding loan and capital sources, business credit, and writing a loan request. You can also take advantage of a section that matches you up with the best finance options related to your life and business.
http://www.businessknowhow.net/bkh/startup.htm
This site offers a wide range of information, but there is a special item—the start-up calculator. It helps you determine if you have enough capital to start a business and gives you a chance to plan your business’ finances.
www.ideacafe.com—Idea Café is an interactive website that provides much-needed and professional advice on all business topics. You can receive information already posted and ask questions on-line. This site is fun and helpful!!!
Technology
http://www.sbtechnologymagazine.org/—
This is a free on-line magazine that is released quarterly that provides small businesses with the latest technology information. It is a great publication, no matter what your technological knowledge is.
www.myownbusiness.org—Run by a non-profit, this
site offers free, online business courses; do-it-yourself style!