College of the Canyons

College of the Canyons Economic Development Division

Our business resources are a powerful tool

Connect to our quick links below, or schedule a consultation with one of our business advisors.  We have the tools to help you learn about business plan development, accounting and bookkeeping, marketing and sales, and technology.  We can also provide you with assistance in accessing capital, state and federal government contracting and much more.

Business Resource Links

Small Business Administration (SBA) Links

Small Business Administration

Federal Grant Resources

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program

HUBZones

Small Disadvantaged Business

FREE online Courses by the SBA 

US Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy

SCORE

SBDC Technology Assistance Program

Centers for International Trade Development (CITDs)

Federal Resources

US Business Advisor

US Census Information

US Department of Labor

US Environmental Protection Agency

US Federal Trade Commission

US Government Export Portal

US Government's Web Portal

US Internal Revenue Service

US Minority Business Development Agency

US Patent & Trademark Office

US Postal Service

United States Department of the Treasury

Social Security Administration

United States Department of Homeland Security

United States Department of Commerce

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

State Resources

Welcome to California

California Franchise Tax Board

California Employment Development Department

California State Board of Equalization

The State Bar of California

California Secretary of State

California Department of Consumer Affairs

California Department of Corporations

California Department of Motor Vehicles

California Department of Insurance

California Department of Real Estate

California Department of Education

California Department of Transportation

California Public Utilities Commission

California Department of Consumer Affairs Licensing and Permit Information

California Department of Finance

California Electronic Job Listing Service

California Employment Development Department

California Employment Training Panel

Small Business Resources
Listed below are some of the sites that we have found to have comprehensive, useful information for people interested in starting a business or in improving their existing businesses.

About Business 

American Express Open for Business

Better Business Bureau

Bizmove

Bplans.com

Business Dictionary.com

Business Owner's Toolkit

California Association of Business Brokers

California Chamber of Commerce

California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development Program

California Employer Advisory Council

California Healthcare Foundation

Center for Business Planning

Dun & Bradstreet

Eventuring

Federal Technology Center

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

Intuit’s Learning Center for Small Business

County of Los Angeles

County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder

County of Los Angeles Office of the Assessor

Welcome to the City of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

Microsoft Small Business

Business.com Money Channel

My Own Business

National Association of Securities Dealers

Nolo

Resource Guide to Financial Opportunities with State Government

SAFE-BIDCO

Small Biz Manager

Small Biz U

Small Business Resources

Superior Court of California

Tradeport

Tradeshow News Network

United States Chamber of Commerce

UCLA, Anderson School of Management Center for International Business Education and Research

SBDC Resources

IRS Tax Center

Schedule a Counseling Session

Online Training Courses

New!

Employee Training Institute Online Training Courses! [+]

Small Business Development Center Online Training Courses [+]

Health Insurance Conference

The SBDC and Advanced Technology Incubator (ATI) program are pleased to host a half-day conference focused on helping small businesses understand the new health care legislation. Friday, September 17th 8:00 a.m. [+]

Young Entrepreneurs

Through creative partnerships, the SBDC's Young Entrepreneurs Program implements business training programs and offers free business counseling aimed at young people between the ages of 14 and 27. [+]

Winner: 2007-08 Exemplary Innovation Award

California Community Colleges' Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) Program

Excellence in entrepreneurship
and innovation