What kind of business liscences do I need for an (environmental) consulting buisiness (sole proprietor)?

Silvia wrote:I suggest you consult with the Small Business Development Center - their consultation is free and they can help you set up your business properly

In California, you can contact the following:

California - San Diego SBDC
Ms. Debbie P. Trujillo, Regional Director
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
900 Otey Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: 619-482-6388
Fax: 619-482-6402
E-Mail: dtrujillo@swc.cc.ca.us
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California - Fresno SBDC
UC Merced Lead Center
Mr. Chris Rosander, State Director
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - MERCED
550 East Shaw, Suite 105A
Fresno, CA 93710
Phone: 559-241-6590
Fax: 559-241-7422
E-Mail: crosander@ucmerced.edu
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California - Sacramento SBDC
Mr. Dan Ripke, Interim Regional Director
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ? CHICO
Chico, CA 95929-0765
Phone: 530-898-4598
Fax: 530-898-4734
E-Mail: dripke@csuchico.edu
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California - San Francisco SBDC
Northern California SBDC Lead Center
Ms. Margaret A. Gainer, Regional Director
HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
Office of Economic Development
1 Harpst Street 2006A, Siemens Hall
Arcata, CA, 95521
Phone: 707-826-3922
Fax: 707-826-3206
E-Mail: gainer@humboldt.edu

California - Los Angeles Region SBDC
Ms. Sheneui Sloan, Interim Lead Center Director
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
3950 Paramount Boulevard, Ste 101
Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-938-5004
Fax: 562-938-5030
E-Mail: ssloan@lbcc.edu

You can also check out CalGold database ("Business Permits Made Simple") where you can easily see the permits and licenses required for various types of businesses in various cities and counties in California This link is hidden. Please JOIN FREE and LOGIN to view this link.

these are good information

I am performing marine biological consulting and need to get business insurance. I think I will also need to get a business liscence. Does anyone know what liscences I need and where I can get them? Is there a non-profit service in San Diego or California that can help? I was told that there are some small business start-ups that will help.

thanks

-Tom

Talk to your local licensing dept.

I suggest you consult with the Small Business Development Center - their consultation is free and they can help you set up your business properly

In California, you can contact the following:

California - San Diego SBDC
Ms. Debbie P. Trujillo, Regional Director
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
900 Otey Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: 619-482-6388
Fax: 619-482-6402
E-Mail: dtrujillo@swc.cc.ca.us
Website: This link is hidden. Please JOIN FREE and LOGIN to view this link.

California - Fresno SBDC
UC Merced Lead Center
Mr. Chris Rosander, State Director
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - MERCED
550 East Shaw, Suite 105A
Fresno, CA 93710
Phone: 559-241-6590
Fax: 559-241-7422
E-Mail: crosander@ucmerced.edu
Website: This link is hidden. Please JOIN FREE and LOGIN to view this link.

California - Sacramento SBDC
Mr. Dan Ripke, Interim Regional Director
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ? CHICO
Chico, CA 95929-0765
Phone: 530-898-4598
Fax: 530-898-4734
E-Mail: dripke@csuchico.edu
Website: This link is hidden. Please JOIN FREE and LOGIN to view this link.

California - San Francisco SBDC
Northern California SBDC Lead Center
Ms. Margaret A. Gainer, Regional Director
HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
Office of Economic Development
1 Harpst Street 2006A, Siemens Hall
Arcata, CA, 95521
Phone: 707-826-3922
Fax: 707-826-3206
E-Mail: gainer@humboldt.edu

California - Los Angeles Region SBDC
Ms. Sheneui Sloan, Interim Lead Center Director
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
3950 Paramount Boulevard, Ste 101
Lakewood, CA 90712
Phone: 562-938-5004
Fax: 562-938-5030
E-Mail: ssloan@lbcc.edu

You can also check out CalGold database ("Business Permits Made Simple") where you can easily see the permits and licenses required for various types of businesses in various cities and counties in California This link is hidden. Please JOIN FREE and LOGIN to view this link.