Free startup help and business advice at locations throughout the U.S.

Free services, information and tools to help you learn about business issues

The worlds largest business networking organization.

The Referral Institute provides the training and tools to help business professionals gain financial success through relationship-based referral marketing.

California's version of the IRS.Most California tax forms and instruction are available for download.

 

Offers a range of state demographic data. They offer a number of free reports and research papers on California's populations.

Download a seller's permit applications and other Board of Equalization publications.

For information on payroll taxes and other rules of employers.

This site has a wide range of information and downloadable forms for a number of different business related issues, including corporate and LLC filing and trademark and service mark registration.

Searching for federal trademarks and applying for trademarks online.

800-PTO-9199 or 571-272-1000.

The California Small Business Association (CSBA)

The CSBA is a nonprofit grassroots oranization dedicated to advocating the interest of small businesses to government officials. This group offers member benefits, such as discounted health insurance and Internet access.

The California Chamber of Commerce tracks business related legislation in California and lobbies for business interest. The Chamber also publishes a number of business guides.