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Take the right steps to get financing for your small business in California.
Business loan resourcesWe serve as the portal of small business support and resources in Inland Southern California, connecting small business owners to the help and support they need to start and run successful businesses.
Find help nowLooking for small business loans and grant resources to help your business bounce back? Visit our curated grant and loan resource page.
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Find help nowDo you need advice on marketing, financial management, human resources, tax management, or any other aspect of running a small business?
Do you need help thinking through your business idea and planning the next steps?
Have you been turned down for a business loan or can’t find financing to start a business?
Welcome to your go-to guide for small business resources. We'll journey together through various topics, from developing an unbeatable business plan and securing funding programs for Southern California entrepreneurs to leveraging online tools for growth and staying informed via learning platforms. This isn't just any ordinary tour, though. It's tailored with diverse business owners in…
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“I began working with IEWBC in 2005 while in the process of establishing an Express Employment Professionals franchise. I have returned to IEWBC consistently over the years for assistance and consider the organization a valued and trusted advisor! Today, I own a building and have achieved success despite the recession and COVID. I am proud to share that we have provided over 16,000 jobs in the region and thus contributed to the direct growth of the companies we serve.”
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Microenterprises (or micro-businesses) are those that have fewer than 5 employees. That’s over 90 percent of the businesses that operate in inland Southern California. Successful microenterprises create jobs, generate tax revenue, supply needed goods and services, and improve the local economy.
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Your customers, clients, members or constituents may need advice with marketing, financial management, human resources, or tax management. They may need to develop a business plan to help think through their product or service offerings and launch their businesses.
Check out the resources listed under Small Business Assistance to gain access to business counseling and workshops.
ARE THEY HAVING DIFFICULTY GETTING CAPITAL NEEDED TO START OR GROW THE BUSINESS?
The microlenders listed under Small Business Financing are equipped to work with the special needs of new and growing small businesses. No need to worry about choosing the correct referral. All small business assistance agencies and microlenders work together to connect your customer to the correct resource for their needs.
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Become a Partner of the Microenterprise Collaborative and receive information on the programs and services offered in the region to help small businesses be successful.
