California Business Portal

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Small Business Development Centers
Learn about California's network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) that provide one-stop access to free business counseling, planning, marketing and training programs.

U.S. Small Business Assistance
The federal Small Business Administration offers assistance to entrepreneurs and business owners, from start-up to business management and financing, and more.

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE offers free and confidential small business advice to help you build your business-from idea to start-up to success. SCORE's extensive, national network of 10,500 retired and working volunteers are experienced entrepreneurs and corporate managers/executives. These volunteers provide free business counseling and advice as a public service to all types of businesses, in all stages of development. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.