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Starting and Operating a Small Business in Sacramento
The Economic Development Department works with Sacramento area organizations that provide or administer a number of programs to assist businesses with finance, training and incentives. In addition to our external partners, other City departments play a role in facilitating business development and supporting the small business and entrepreneur program.
Below is a brief list of agencies and contacts that offer a variety of business resources and incentives. These agencies can provide the support you need to start or expand your business. The Small Business Resource Guide and Sacramento Business Guide, at the bottom of the page, has more information and resources.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) The SBA provides financial, technical, and management assistance to help entrepreneurs start, run, and grow their businesses. With a portfolio of business loans, loan guarantees, disaster loans, and venture capital. In addition to the SBA's financial guarantee programs, SBA's resource centers provide businesses with the tools for enhancing and growing their businesses including management and technical assistance to more than one million small business owners. The Sacramento SBA resource center offers numerous workshops and training that provide the tools and skills needed to enhance and grow business. For more information see the U.S. Small Business training calendar. Greater Sacramento Small Business Development Center (SBDC) The SBDC provides group training, business workshops and personal one-to-one consulting in areas including licensing and business regulations, bookkeeping, accounting and tax management, promotion, marketing and sales, and acquiring financing. In addition, the SBDC provides existing business owners with expert consulting resources from lawyers, CPAs, bookkeepers, brand and market enhancement specialists and change management coaches. These services are available at the SBDC or on-site at the participating business. Business counseling provided by the SBDC is subsidized through federal and state grants for economic development of the region and is offered at no-cost to the business owner. For more information see the SBDC training calendar. Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) SETA is effective in connecting people to jobs and business owners to quality employees. SETA is responsible for coordinating with the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) for the delivery of employment development programs through One-Step Career Centers. SETA also administers the Sacramento Works One Stop Career Center which offers employment and training. The Sacramento Career Centers are also affiliated with Sacramento Business Information Centers (BICs). BICs provide library materials and research and information gathering resources for established and potential business owners. There are six BICs in Sacramento County; two are located in the City.
City of Sacramento Office of Small Business Development (OSBD) The OSBD is designed to enhance the contracting and procurement opportunities for emerging and small businesses. The OSBD provides assistance to companies seeking to conduct business with the City. Assistance may include providing information on opportunities, business training and development, and providing Ombudsman and advocacy services for small business. For more information see the ESBD training calendar. Small Business Resource Guide and Sacramento Business Guide Please download the Small Business Resource Guide (pdf) to see more valuable resources offered in the Sacramento region. The Sacramento Business guide is a quick seven step guide (pdf) to lead you in the right direction to starting a new business. For more information on Incentive Programs please contact our Marketing Division at (916) 808-7223.
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