Small Business Assistance
The Internet provides a wealth of information, data, and tools of use to small businesses. Below are just a few...
- U.S. Business Advisor
A one-stop electronic link to the information and services government provides for the business community
- Export.gov
The U.S. government's export and international trade assistance portal
- The U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration, established in 1953, provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses.
- SBA Los Angeles District Office
The U.S. Small Business Administration's Los Angeles District Office (LADO) serves Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties, with a population base of 11 million
- PRO-Net
An electronic gateway of procurement information -- for and about small businesses. It is a search engine for contracting officers, a marketing tool for small firms and a "link" to procurement opportunities and important information.
- TradeNet Export Advisor
Created to provide a one-stop access point to government for exporting. Takes the U.S. exporter, particularly the small and medium sized enterprise, to a wealth of information, services, and contacts from both government and industry.
- On-Line Women's Business Center
The SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership promotes the growth of women-owned businesses through programs that address business training and technical assistance, and provide access to credit and capital, federal contracts, and international trade opportunities.
- IRS Tax Info For Small Businesses
This site provides information for self-employed entrepreneurs, employers and small - large businesses. The site offers a broad range of resources across federal and state agencies, as well as industry/profession specific information.
Resources for Exporters
U.S. Commercial Service Resources
http://www.ita.doc.gov/cs/
http://www.buyusa.gov/
http://www.export.gov/
Contact a Trade Specialist in your area
http://www.export.gov/eac/index.asp
Export Assistance in the Inland Empire
http://www.buyusa.gov/inlandempire/
Find international contacts, market research services and trade shows in Southern California
http://www.buyusa.gov/downtownlosangeles/4.html
Export Financing
http://www.exim.gov/
Help for Small Businesses
http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/internationaltrade/useac/index.html
California Support Programs
http://www.calbusiness.ca.gov/cedpeygt.asp