Business Development Center (Long Beach)
A guide for doing business in Long Beach, including information on obtaining licenses, building permits, operating the business, taxes, federal and state employer requirements.

California Small Business Association (CSBA)
CSBA is a grass roots, volunteer driven, non-profit small business advocacy organization who's mission is to provide small business with a meaningful voice in state and federal government.

Business.gov
Official business link to the U.S. government. Offers steps to take when starting a business.

Entrepreneur.com – Solutions for Growing Businesses
Guide for starting and growing a new business.

SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business

SCORE’s Cyberchapter has more than 1,200 business counselors ready to assist you with business planning, financing, marketing and more. SCORE counselors are professionals with time-tested knowledge and expertise. Counselors have extensive experience in business and are objective.