Business Information Centers
Empowering Small Businesses
Sacramento Works’ Business Information Centers (BICs) helps small and start-up businesses access the information, tools and guidance every entrepreneur needs to ensure the success of his or her business. All of Sacramento Works’ BIC services are low cost to free.
Business Information
Through the BICs, you have access to an extensive library of business information to help manage your business. You can benefit from the large selection of resources at the business library that will help guide you through the many challenges facing your small business.
Workshops and Seminars
In addition to the many services offered to employers through the Business Information Center, there is also a large selection of workshops and seminars on various business and management topics including:
- Developing Business Plans
- Marketing and Promotions
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Business Management Skills
- Financing Information
- Loan Information Referrals
- Tax Incentives
- Procuring Government Contracts
- Computers and Software
At most of the BIC’s you have access to a computer lab for your business needs. Each computer is loaded with useful business software, including spreadsheet, word processing, database and accounting software.
Recruitment and Hiring
An important element in the success of a small business is the staff it hires. The BICs have a wide selection of services designed to facilitate the recruitment, screening, interviewing and hiring of qualified workers.
Counseling for Private Businesses
There’s nothing more valuable in the development of a business than experience. Our small business experts and retired entrepreneurs are available to share their wealth of experience with you. If you’re looking for advice or help developing an effective business plan, our experts can provide customized counseling to fit your needs.
Call your local Sacramento Works’ Business Information Center today for more information on these and other services.
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Partners ...top
Sacramento Works’ Business Information Centers work closely with our partners to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs the tools and information need to start and grow a successful business.
Our partners include:
- City of Sacramento Office of Small Business Development
- Employment Development Department
- Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance
- Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
- SCORE - Counselors to America’s Small Business
- Small Business Development Center
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Local Chambers of Commerce and Business Organizations:
♦ Carmichael Chamber (916) 481-1002
♦ Citrus Heights Chamber (916) 722-4545
♦ Elk Grove Chamber (916) 691-3760
♦ Folsom Chamber (916) 985-2698
♦ Galt Chamber (209) 745-2529
♦ North Sacramento Chamber (916) 925-6773
♦ Rainbow Chamber membership@rainbowchamber.com
♦ Rancho Cordova Chamber (916) 273-5688
♦ Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber (916) 446-7883
♦ Sacramento Black Chamber (916) 427-4222
♦ Sacramento Hispanic Chamber (916) 486-7700
♦ Sacramento Metro Chamber (916) 552-6800
♦ West Sacramento Chamber (916) 371-7042
Business Resources ...top
Workshops and Seminars
Advertising Information
Business Directories
Business Organizations
Business News
Employee Information
- US Department of Labor
- Labor Law Posters
- California Department of Industrial Relations
- SSA’s Employer Reporting Instructions & Information
Financial Resources
- Small Business Administration
- US Tax Code Online
- Dun & Bradstreet/Live Capital
- IRS Forms & Publications
- SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business
General Business Information
- Small Business Administration
- Download Free Business Forms from Office Depot
- IRS Record Keeping
- Microsoft - Free Business Software
Government Contracting
- About the Federal Market
- Federal Business Opportunities
- GovLink Bid-Matching
- Government Contract Resource Center
- How To Do Business With the State of California
- Doing Business in Sacramento


