Small Business Adminstration
SBA loans explained and links to where you can learn more. Don’t forget our SBDC Finance Center can help you get funding too!
Federal Grants Search
Use this website to search for different federal grants and see which ones you can qualify.
Small Business Loan Calculator
The Small Business Loan Calculator will give you an idea of how much it will cost to take out a loan. Adjust the term and add extra monthly payments to see how much of an impact you can have on repayment.
The California Competes Tax Credit
This is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to come to California or stay and grow in California. Tax credit agreements will be negotiated by GO-Biz and approved by a newly created “California Competes Tax Credit Committee,” consisting of the State Treasurer, the Director of the Department of Finance, the Director of GO-Biz, one appointee each by the Speaker of the Assembly and Senate Committee on Rules.
Expensify
Keep track of all of your expenses with this expense report tool!
Toshl Finance
Another finance tracking tool you can utilize to keep budgets and organize bills.
Wave
This is a free accounting software for small businesses. Create invoices with ease and keep finances organized!
A checklist of required documents to submit to our lending partners.
Download this form to check if you qualify for the federal Community Development Block Grant.
What to know and what to do before applying for a business loan for your …
This spreadsheet is for start-up businesses to use for projections.
“In a time of destruction, create something.” – Maxine Hong Kingston, Chinese American author May is Asian American and Pacific
The biggest hurdle is always taking that initial step–that initial leap. It’s usually up to the entrepreneur to find that drive within themselves to take that first step. Most people are usually afraid of what it will entail, but everything is all about taking little baby steps. Ask for help, find mentors, get friends or family to pitch in — get some guidance.
Nobody can do everything on their own. Take it from OCIE SBDC consultant, Lisa Napolitano: “the more you can create a network for yourself around your business, the better you can do sales and marketing.” When you open yourself up to teamwork within your own business or our network, you gain resources and insights that you wouldn’t have had otherwise.
“Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn’t havethe power to tell you yes” – Eleanor Roosevelt With
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Funded in part through a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
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