Micro-enterprise assistance
Small Business Development Center counselors can help you prepare a business plan and apply for bank loans.
Northeastern California SBDC-Greater Sierra
1410 Ethan Way
Sacramento
916-563-3210
http://sbdc.net/sierra-sbdc-website/
EnterFund Micro Loan Program
EnterFund, administered by the California Capital Small Business Development Corporation provides direct "micro-loans" to small businesses -- including start-ups, newly established, or growing small businesses -- which are unable to access capital through conventional lenders. EnterFund was created by the Northern California Reinvestment Consortium (NCRC) to fill a unique and unmet credit need faced by many small and "emerging" businesses. In addition to giving individuals who have been historically underserved the financial opportunity to create and grow small and micro-businesses; EnterFund provides business training, consultation, and skill development. Also, clients are encouraged to build assets through an Individual Development Account
(IDA), with matching contributions from EnterFund, as a means to achieve economic independence.
Click here for information about the EnterFund Micro Loan Program
In addition,
click here for organizations which assist micro-enterprises in training and funding.