Resources for business owners

Licenses and Permits - Where and how to obtain all the legal documents you'll need to operate a business in Kern County, and where find them.

Small Business Administration - Easily the most comprehensive site for small businesses.

Small Business Plan Guide - An excellent resource for any business!

Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, the Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

IRS Small Business - Yes, the IRS has a great collection of resources for small businesses and the self-employed. All information is at no cost and is confidential.

Zapdata.com zapdata.com is the leading B2B source for sales leads, mailing lists, and business information. Register for immediate access to powerful prospecting tools and services.

ESRI - Demographics, market segmentation and consumer spending information for site selection, customer analysis, trade area analysis and target marketing.

Check out our Resources for Young Entrepreneurs!

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.