Build a Business 101
Ever wanted to start your own small business, but didn’t know how to start?
The Business Innovation Center provides resources and information to build your very own business.
An entrepreneur is an individual who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards. Entrepreneurs are essential to any economy and are commonly seen as innovators, sources for new ideas, goods, services, and business procedures.
Still confused? Check out this Crash Course video about who is an entrepreneur to learn more.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is a free platform for Porterville College students to access numerous courses on how to become a small business owner.
Resources
- AllBusiness.com: AllBusiness.com | Your Small Business Advantage
- City of Porterville Starting a Business: Welcome to Porterville, CA
- Community Services Employment Training (CSET) Biz Hub: Biz Hub — CSET
- CSET's Bridge Loan Fund Program: Bridge Loan Fund Program — CSET
- Entrepreneur.com: Entrepreneur - Start, run and grow your business.
- Idea Café: Small Business Help - Business Owners Idea Cafe, Small Business Ideas, Information, Networking...
- Inc.: Everything You Need to Know to Start and Grow Your Business (inc.com)
- Library of Congress – Small Business Information: Introduction - Entrepreneur's Reference Guide to Small Business Information - Research Guides at Library of Congress (loc.gov)
- National Federation of Independent Business: Small Business Association | NFIB
- SCORE: Homepage | SCORE
- U.S. Small Business Administration: Small Business Administration (sba.gov)
