Entrepreneurship Books
How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie
Available in Verdugo library: Call number: 158 C289h, 2009
The lean startup : how today's entrepreneurs use continuous innovation to create radically successful businesses by Eric Ries
Available in Verdugo Library: Call number: 658.11 R559L
TAP into Your Potential by Rick De la Guardia
Available online.
Entrepreneur Voices Book Series by the Staff of Entrepreneur Media
Available online. Includes titles like: Entrepreneur Voices on Elevator Pitches, Entrepreneur Voices on the Science of Success, Entrepreneur Voices on Emotional Intelligence, etc.
Careers : paths to entrepreneurship by Allison Blake, Deborah Funk, and Cynthia McCormick
Available in Verdugo Library: Call number: 658.421 C271 and online.
Entrepreneurship Getting Started Resources
- Start Your Business in 10 Steps (SBA.gov Help)Small Business Administration (SBA) is a government agency that helps you plan, fund, manage, and market your small business.
- Small Business Development CenterSBDC’s in coordination with federal, state, local and private sector resources, deliver business management and operations assistance to small businesses. We provide business owners with assistance in business planning, management, marketing, sales, procurement, and strategic planning as well as access to financing. Includes free workshops, grants, and business counseling.
- Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Business Assistance SiteList resources for relocating a business, funding, loans, and permits.
- Secretary of State Business SupportFile a trademark or register a business in the state of California. Connects to bizonline filing system.
- Los Angeles Business Legal AidConnects small business owners with legal experts who can provide them with help ranging from basic legal information and guides regarding the legal issues impacting them to representation by an attorney to help address their immediate and long-term legal issues.
- EWDD Incubators for BusinessesBusiness incubators are specially designed programs to help young startups innovate and grow.
- Harvard Business School Startup GuidePractical and Tactical Tools for Entrepreneurs at each stage of the startup journey.
Funding Your Business in California
- Operation HOPEOffers financial education, one-on-one coaching, courses on credit score improvement, as well as pathways toward homeownership and starting a business.
- Score Los AngelesOffers confidential one-on-one business counseling remotely via phone, video, or email in the Los Angeles area. Also has workshops for both start-up entrepreneurs and seasoned small business owners.
- EWDD Financial SupportOffers loans and free debt counseling to qualified businesses.