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Consumer Credit Information:

Credit Education from FICO

Annual Free Credit Report

You are entitled to a free annual credit report from each of the 3 credit reporting agencies.

 

Business Plan Development

Free Sample Marketing Plans
Great collection of free sample marketing plans.  Lots of how-to's and planning software resources.

Free Sample Business Plans
Largest collection of free sample business plans.  Lots of how-to's and planning software resources.

Resources for Entrepreneurs:

Fresno Startup.com
Comprehensive resource for small businesses starting in the City of Fresno.

California Business Portal

Central Valley Business Incubator
The Central Valley Business Incubator, fueled with community resources, helps startup companies launch successfully. A public/private partnership, CVBI creates an entrepreneurial community where people learn how to balance their passion and ideas with the structure of running a successful business.

Small Business Administration Fresno Office

CalGOLD
To assist you in finding the appropriate permitting information for your business, the CalGOLD database provides links and contact information that direct you to agencies that administer and issue business permits, licenses and registration requirements from all levels of government.

Central California SCORE
Free counseling and resources for Small Business - Local Chapter

Fresno Economic Development Corp. - BEAR Action Network
Business Expansion, Attraction, and Retention (BEAR) Action Network program is designed to enhance the stability and growth of Fresno County’s existing companies by connecting them with specific resources, information, and services offered through the Network.

Central California Small Business Development Corp.
Serving Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare Counties

Small Business Network Resource Library
The California State Library is working with more than 40 public libraries in the state to offer a range of services to small businesses. Libraries participating in the small-business-reference program have access to two subscription business databases, which contain information about marketing, taxes, financial assistance, and the steps needed to start a small business.


Microenterprise/Small Business Development Organizations:

CDFI Coalition
unified national voice of community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Our mission is to encourage fair access to financial resources for America's underserved people and communities.

Association for Enterprise Opportunity
The national leadership organization and the voice of microenterprise development. By providing cutting edge training, knowledge sharing, Federal and State public policy and advocacy, and communications, AEO empowers a community of nearly 500 member organizations to be uniquely effective in serving the needs of microentrepreneurs who do not have access to traditional sources of business education or capital.

California Association for Microenterprise Opportunity
Seeking to reduce the wealth gap in our communities by promoting economic opportunity through microenterprise development.

Community Investment Network
Resources & Networking for Community Leaders & Financial Service Providers


Sponsors & Funders:

Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services - Office of Refugee Resettlement

U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services - Office of Community Services


 

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Fresno, CA  93721
(559) 263-1351
(559) 263-1094 fax

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