Having your own small business can be the fulfillment of lifetime dreams. It can also be confusing, intimidating and frustrating. There are many things to think about—regulations, financing, taxes, permits and more. We hope that we can provide you with information and confidence to help you move through the maze.

There are several resources you can use whether you have been in business for many years or just starting out. Listed below are organizations that can help you grow your business or assist you in times of need.

Napa Valley College Small Business Development Center
1556 First Street, Suite 103 (right across the hall from the Napa Chamber).
(707)253-3068
www.napasbdc.org
The mission of the SBDC is to provide business owners and managers with information, training and expert individual consulting. We were established in 1988 to meet the specialized needs of the small business community in the Napa and Southeastern Sonoma County region. We are here to help you succeed, and through your success, to help stimulate our local and regional economy.

SCORE
Business counseling by seasoned executives provided free of charge to small business owners and budding entrepreneurs. Workshops on 'Starting a Business' and 'Business Plans' also provided. For appointments contact the Napa Chamber office at (707) 226-7455. For general information email mendee@napanet.net or call (707) 571-8342. SCORE is a Small Business Administration sponsored organization.  For more information visit www.score.org

Workforce Napa
Business & Career Center
650 Imperial Way Ste. 101
(707)259-8786
A program of the Napa County Workforce Investment Board, Workforce Napa is a one-stop business and career center comprised of partners dedicated to assisting businesses and career seekers throughout the county. Workforce Napa provides workforce and employer services that impact the sustainability and vibrancy of local businesses and the community.

Business Assistance Program
Workforce Napa
(707)259-8786
This service is designed to help you manage your business. The following services are available at low, or no cost throught the Workforce Napa network of buisness service providers.

• Business Consulting
• Management or Staff Training
• Access to Qualified Employees
• Access to Capital

Napa Valley Adult Education
1600 Lincoln Avenue, Napa
(707) 253-3594
www.adulted.nvusd.k12.ca.us
Napa Valley Adult Education, part of the Napa Unified School District, assists businesses in educating employees.  From helping employees attain their GED or high school diplomas to English as a Second Language classes, to computer, language and leadership classes at the workplace, we are dedicated to making your business more profitable through education.

 Tools For Business Success
http://www.toolsforbusiness.info/success/index.cfm?cx=napa
Pay rates for 850+ jobs; Business Start-Up Kit, Loan Payment Calculator, 85 business related online classes, 750+ business books, new hire email, Employer's Kit, a directory of sources of capital AND more!