Business Studies

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Links to resources for small business in California.

Click this link to look up an industry code. "The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy." -- web site description

Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses. --Web site description

Located at Southwestern College Main Campus, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Building 660, Chula Vista, CA 91910. "Funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Chancellor's Office of California Community Colleges, and Southwestern College -- SDCITD provides business assistance at no cost to our clients. The SDCITD is one of 30 Small Business Development Centers and one of 14 Centers for International Trade Development strategically located throughout the state of California."

Located at 880 National City Boulevard, Suite 103, National City, CA, 91950. Free and low-cost workshops for business start-ups and existing businesses; free one-on-one counseling for existing small businesses.