Business news and trends

The Bakersfield Californian (registration required, but it's free). If you're in business in Kern County you must know what's happening locally, and The Californian is the best source for that.

MoneyWiseGuys - A local trio who host an excellent radio program.

Inc. Magazine - One of our favorite resources for small business owners.

BizJournals - Not as well known as Inc., but another great website.

BusinessWeek - The "Small Biz" Resource Center at BusinessWeek has some excellent resources for small business owners.

CNN Money / Fortune Magazine Small Business - There's a dedicated section to small business in this well-known publication.

Business Wire - A collection of business news from many different sources.

NYT Small Business page - Many timely tips, news and trends of interest to all small business owners.

The Weill Institute of Bakersfield College SBDC, an economic development program of the Kern Community College District, is partially supported by the Small Business Administration (SBA), the University of California, Merced, and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.