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Below are links to federal, state, and local agencies that provide information and tools for the small business owner, many of which are free of charge.

  • Small Business Administration


  • Federal Resources

    This section includes federal agencies with statistical and legislative information that may be helpful if you own a small business, or are planning to start one.

    The Better Business Bureau's Business Library is a great resource for issues such as check fraud, effective complaint handling, and financial advice.

    The Internal Revenue Service's website has a special section for small businesses and the self-employed. It includes a checklist for new businesses and information on meeting small business tax requirements.

    STAT-USA, an agency in the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economics and Statistics Administration, has a website that provides economic, business, and international trade information produced by the U.S. Government that you can use to make informed business decisions.

    The U.S. Department of Commerce - California webpage includes a directory of state offices, covering International Trade, the Marine Fisheries Service, and the Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.

    The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office has a small business outreach webpage.

    The U.S. House Committee on Small Business is a good way to keep up on what the Senate is doing to promote and protect small businesses.

    The U.S. Department of Defense Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has many opportunities available for small businesses.

    State of California Resources

    The State of California Website's Business Section is a wealth of information for the small business owner. Below are a few links offering information and resources on topics such as entrepreneurial training, state business codes and regulations, and permits and licenses.

  • Small Business Resources
  • Business Permits Made Simple
  • California Business Portal

  • California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency
  • Office of Small Business and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE)


  • Resources for Women and Underrepresented Groups

  • American Business Women's Association
  • Asian Women in Business
  • California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
  • Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles
  • Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce
  • MinorityBank.com
  • Minority Business Development Agency
  • National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), California
  • Womenbiz.gov
  • Women's Initiative For Self Employment


  • National Guard & Reserve Member Small Business Resources

    The Small Business Administration has a special program that offers assistance for small business owners who are National Guard or Reserve members, and small businesses who employ National Guard or Reserve members called up to active duty.

    Click here if your small business has an SBA direct or guaranteed loan. You may seek deferral for loan repayment, reduction in the interest rate, and other credit/financial assistance. The SBA has a list of Veterans Business Development Officers in California you can contact.

    Click here to find out if your small business qualifies for a Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loans (MREIDL).

    Washington, DC Office:

    U.S. House of Representatives
    2443 Rayburn House Office Building
    Washington, DC 20515
    Phone: (202) 225-3536
    Fax: (202) 225-3478
    Vancouver Office:

    O.O. Howard House
    750 Anderson Street, Suite B
    Vancouver, WA 98661
    Phone: (360) 695-6292
    Fax: (360) 695-6197
    Olympia Office:

    120 Union Avenue
    Suite 105
    Olympia, WA 98501
    Phone: (360) 352-9768
    Fax: (360) 352-9241