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How to Start a Business was developed thanks to the unceasing support of Gillian Murphy at the San Joaquin Delta College Small Business Development Center in Stockton, CA.

While we have attempted to identify many of the requirements and concerns that apply to starting a small business, we cannot guarantee that this compilation is complete. The information found here does not relieve people of the duty to ascertain what laws apply to their activities or the manner in which they must comply with those laws. All requirements and other information are subject to change.

This publication was prepared under contract with the California Community College with financial support from the Office of Economic Adjustment Department of Defense. The content does not reflect the views of the California Community Colleges or the views of the Department of Defense.

This document was produced pursuant to Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense Contract ID#94535-94-01, and the Chancellor's Office, California Community College contract.

The San Joaquin Delta College Small Business Development Center is a participant in the California Small Business Development Center program and is funded by: San Joaquin Delta College, California Trade and Commerce Agency, Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. This is a partnership program under the current Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the California Trade and Commerce Agency. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Small Business Administration or the State of California. Reasonable accommodations will be made, upon request, for handicapped individuals.

No person shall be excluded from participation in, or denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under this program on grounds of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sex orientation.

This document was prepared by the San Joaquin Delta College Small Business Development Center. Send comments to: Gillian Murphy

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