Central hub to help start, grow & run your business.

Central hub to help start, grow & run your business.

Register for sales tax, permits & fee accounts with the state.

Free/low-cost business advising and training statewide.

Local business registration and tax certificate.

Guides on entity selection, formation, and filings (LLC, corp, etc.).

A step‑by‑step QuickBooks guide that explains how to start a business in California, covering registration, licensing, funding, taxes, and compliance.

Resources related to local creative hubs, arts centers, and media incubators

California Art Council’s traveling tour to connect artists with resources.

State-supported workforce training tied to the tax credit