Starting Your Business
Those who live and work on the Leading Edge have a keen entrepreneurial spirit, so it should come as no surprise that business formation rates high here. Local cities and public agencies offer a wealth of resources to assist new entities to get off on the right foot.
Resources for Starting Your Business
The Small Business Development Center offers a wide range of classes and seminars aimed at providing small businesses with the information they need to succeed. Classes cover everything from writing a business plan to balancing the books and are held regularly throughout the region as well as in the SBDC’s two regional offices in Bakersfield and Santa Clarita. Find out more at our local SBDC at College of the Canyons at https://cocsbdc.org/ or the statewide network at www.californiasbdc.org.
The Governor’s Office of Business Development (GO-Biz) has a wealth of ideas for budding entrepreneurs. They’ll walk you through the steps required to set-up the most appropriate business entity (sole proprietor, partnership, LLC, LLP, or corporation); registering your business with state and local authorities, choosing the right location, equipment and resources; and offers tips on managing your business and its employees. You’ll find all the details at www.business.ca.gov.
The Service Corps of Retired Executives offers free counseling to help startups get through their early stages. Additional information on the SCORE program and local affiliates can be found at www.score.org.
The Cities of Lancaster and Palmdale publish helpful guides for small business with a wealth of information on how to set up a successful business venture. Other cities within the region also hold special events and seminars aimed at entrepreneurs. AV EDGE can help you connect with the right city or county office to assist your needs. Feel free to contact us or visit each city’s website for additional details, at cityoflancaster.org and cityofpalmdale.org.
The State Treasurer’s Office has a resource guide that is available for all to browse and potentially get some assistance. Additional information about the available resources can be found at treasurer.ca.gov
The Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) offers a Business Assistance Program that provides no-cost, comprehensive services that can help business owners navigate operational challenges. Whether you need startup business help, small business assistance, or more. The LAEDC’s Business Assistance Program can help. More details can be found at laedc.org.
The Kern Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) has programs ready to help businesses looking for areas to expand and also works with existing local businesses to help ensure that they have what is needed in order to thrive and grow in Kern County. If you are looking to do business in Kern County visit kernedc.com to get the assistance you need.