The SBA's research shows that the single largest determinant of state economic growth is small business births. Similarly, small business deaths have a direct opposite effect. Tools for Business Success, sponsored by The California Academy for Economic Development in partnership with The California Association for Local Economic Development, allows every city, county, economic development association, and chamber of commerce to provide a full toolkit for small business success.

• Have a strong foundation with a Business Plan, a Business Formation Kit and using funding and business incentives.

• Have ongoing training with our goldmine of business books and online classes.

• Use the employer tools to grow their business

• Take advantage of incentives to sell to the government.

EDCs, cities, counties, chambers and others: Add this feed to your website - customized to match your website's look and feel.

Cost: $95/month for CALED members; $125/month for non-CALED members + $200 set up; payable annually

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