California Business Rocks!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
It's time to start a business in California and ride the crest of the wave.
If you're thinking about starting the next big California success like Apple, Disney, Cisco, Chevron or In-N-Out Burger, go for it now. As a Californian, you possess unmitigated power.
Are you one of thousands of folks with the California Dream of a small business, such as a restaurant, shop or service company? 2011 is your year to make it happen.
California still has the eighth largest economy in the world, with a gross domestic product of $2-trillion, despite a recent economic recession.
Consumer spending is up and California businesses are hiring. Even the vacant retail spaces around my own community are filling up with new businesses again.
The time is right, and California is the place to build your business success story in 2011.
Ignore the 'prophets of doom' and naysayers. They're full of it. Heed your own intuition instead.
Some of California's most successful corporations and small businesses are about to be replaced --- by YOU and YOUR business.
Now it's your turn. Go out and make it happen. Below are resources which may help you on your journey:
California Business Resources
Debra Bowen's office has everything you need to get your business (big or small) started-off on the right foot with the State of California.
The epicenter of the California business community statewide. You'll also want to be actively involved in your local community's chamber of commerce.
Economic and business statistical data 'to die for'. If it's about the economy and business climate in the Golden State, RAND has it all in one place.
A corporation is 'where it's at' if you really want to protect yourself to the max in California. Let the state help you construct your "corporate veil".
Get free business advice from business experts who have 'been there, done that'. This national organization has plenty of California locations and counselors.
Believe it or not, a pretty exciting site from Jerry Brown's office which reflects his bold nature as well as the corporate experience of First Lady Anne Gust Brown.
That should be enough to get you started on opening up your own California business. It's your turn to rock the world.
