Resources for New & Small Businesses

San Jose is devoted to nurturing the success of new start-ups and businesses in the city. Here, we list a number of resources to help small businesses tackle the many challenges facing them every day.

Also visit the Business Assistance and Incentives and Getting Started pages in this section for more helpful information.

BusinessOwnerSpace.com

The City of San Jose is proud to partner with a number of local and regional agencies to operate www.businessownerspace.com - an integrated source of information and services for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to start, grow and sustain a business. This website can help you:

• Assess whether you are ready to start a business.
• Identify and follow the appropriate steps to launching and growing your business.
• Connect with local business services that can support you through this process.
• Learn about news that you can use to better ensure your chances of success.
• Stay informed about small business events such as mixers, workshops, and seminars offered by BOS partners.

County, State and Federal Agencies

Listed here is information compiled by various other government agencies (county, state, federal) about doing business in their jurisdiction. This includes both helpful tips and requirements related to things like: fictitious names, business structures, taxes, health regulations, insurance and employees.

Santa Clara County:

• Doing Business webpage
• Helpful Santa Clara County contacts

State of California:

• Secretary of State's Starting a Business webpage
• Helpful State of California contacts

United States Government:

• Internal Revenue Service's Starting a Business webpage
• Helpful federal government contacts