https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/how-do-i-register-a-business-name/
Generally, any business that operates under a name other than the owner’s personal name must file a Fictitious Business Name, also called a DBA (Doing Business As), with the County…
https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/does-west-business-development-center-serve-women-and-men/
Yes! West Business Development Center serves as the Mendocino Women’s Business Center as well as the Mendo-Lake Small Business Development Center. Our services are available to anyone in Mendocino and…
https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/how-do-i-get-financing-to-start-or-expand-a-business/
West Business Development Center helps connect entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs with potential funding sources once a business plan and financials have been developed and written. Our business advisors can help…
https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/where-can-i-get-a-grant-to-start-my-business/
Though limited specialty business grants surface from time to time, the Small Business Administration website states, “While the SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand…
https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/how-do-i-get-a-business-license/
A business license may be required by the city in which your business operates or by the county. Our Resources page will tell you who to contact for your business…
Yes, West Business Development Center can assist any small business, with between 1 and 500 employees, located in Mendocino and Lake counties.
https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/is-someone-from-west-available-to-speak-to-my-organization/
Yes. West Center is always available to speak to organizations. Please call our office at 707-964-7571 or send an email to info@westcenter.org.
Yes, West Center can accept you as a client if your business is located in Mendocino or Lake County but you live outside of those areas.
https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/i-am-located-outside-mendocino-county-can-i-become-a-client/
West Center is unable to accept you as a client if you live and do business outside of our service area. We can, however, refer you to a Small Business…
https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/i-need-legal-assistance-can-west-help-me-with-this-no/
West Center cannot offer legal advice. Local resources are the Mendocino County Women’s Bar Association and the Lake County Bar Association.
https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/i-would-like-to-write-a-business-plan-how-do-i-do-this/
A business plan is a fundamental element to starting a business. Call us to set up an appointment with our experienced business advisors who can walk you through the necessary…
https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/im-a-cannabis-business-can-i-work-with-west/
West Center is unable to assist with cannabis-related businesses. However, if the products are hemp-based, West Center can offer business advice and assistance.
https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/im-buying-or-selling-a-business-can-you-help-with-this/
Yes! Our business advisors can help you with the fundamentals and specifics of starting a new business including developing a business plan, financial guidance, permits and planning, and more. When…
https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/i-would-like-to-start-a-cooperative-can-you-provide-assistance/
Our business advisors can assist you with determining the best model for your business, from a cooperative to an LLC. West Center has offered a three-part series of webinars on…
https://www.westcenter.org/faqs/im-looking-to-hire-employees-where-can-i-find-workers/
West Center cannot assist with helping you find employees.
