You will discover an unprecedented array of information and services
for California’s small businesses and potential entrepreneurs.
The Tools are hosted by local cities, counties, chambers and economic development agencies that want to help your business succeed. Click on the map to go to the Tools in your area. You can enter any of these sites to learn about the forms you need to comply with federal and state laws, loans and financing programs, how to market globally, disaster planning and recovery, making sustainable business decisions, and much more.
If your area isn’t on the list, simply go into another community’s site to get general information on starting and operating a business and links to federal and state programs. You can then talk to your own city, county, chamber, or economic development agency about their local programs and free business counseling in your community.
The Tools are offered as a service through
the California Academy for Economic Development in partnership with the California Association for Local Economic Development, local hosts, and sponsors.


We are pleased to offer a link to Tools for Business Success.
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