How to Start a Business in Unincorporated Riverside County

PREPARE AND PLAN Preparation and planning are critical to the success of your business. Begin thinking of how you will turn your dream into a reality and create an effective business plan that includes financing, marketing, implementation and beyond. The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center can assist with creating a business plan, as well as financial options, marketing and provide resources to get your business from start-up to success. Small Business Development Consulting (SBDC) Riverside County has several small business development centers that offer no cost business consulting, training and other resources in a variety of areas like start up assistance, debt and equity funding, attracting and retaining customers, product commercialization and more to aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners. Consultants are current and former small business owners, ready to assist you with even your most complex business needs. They are ready to help your business start, grow and succeed. Inland Empire Small Business Development Schedule a Free Consultation Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center UC Riverside EPIC Small Business Development Center UC Riverside’s EPIC SBDC provides individualized support to early stage tech entrepreneurs and companies in the Inland Empire to grow their businesses at no cost. Services include specialized consulting, training programs and workshops, access to capital and SBIR/STTR assistance. EPIC SBDC has a pool of seasoned professionals who serve as Entrepreneurs in Residence to provide business consulting to help you launch or grow your company. Entrepreneurship Support (EPIC)

Business Assistance NOW Program We understand working with some local government processes can be complicated and confusing at times. Through the Business Assistance NOW Program, the County of Riverside’s Economic Development business support team will work closely with the County’s Ombudsman to provide a clear path to navigating Transportation Land Management Agency’s Planning and Building and Safety departments to get your business established and growing within Riverside County. The Business Assistance NOW Program will support your business with occupancy permit assistance, financial resources, hiring and training, site selection, and more. Visit the Business Assistance NOW Program request portal.

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