Business & Financial Literacy Resources

We’ve created the only guide on the web that helps protect consumers from these marketers. This is an extensively-researched compilation of each credit report marketer that reveals the actual costs involved.

You are entitled to a free credit report from each of three credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).

AEO is the national leadership organization and the voice of microenterprise development.  By providing cutting edge training, knowledge sharing, Federal and State public policy and advocacy, and communications, AEO empowers a community of nearly 500 member organizations to be uniquely effective in serving the needs of microentrepreneurs who do not have access to the traditional sources of business education or capital.

Butler helps brands communicate the right message, to the right people, on the right channels, through strategy, design and marketing.

(559) 797-3414

700 Van Ness Ave, Ste. 116B
Fresno, CA 93721

Your credit report contains information about where you live, how you pay your bills, and whether you’ve been sued or arrested, or have filed for bankruptcy. Credit reporting companies sell the information in your report to creditors, insurers, employers, and other businesses that use it to evaluate your applications for credit, insurance, employment, or renting a home. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy and privacy of information in the files of the nation’s credit reporting companies.

FICO’s education center explains the details of your credit score, credit report, and ID theft, and offers Q&A and Forums for any additional questions. 

The Fresno County Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit organization established to market Fresno County as the premier location for business prosperity. They strive to not only facilitate site selection for new businesses within Fresno County, but also assist in the retention and expansion of businesses that are already located in the area. The EDC, funded by both public and private investments, offers investors a wide range of benefits and services including business facilitation and advocacy, referrals through the EDC’s Business Expansion and Retention Program, known as the “BEAR Action Network,” and the opportunity to stay connected in the community through EDC events and publications.

This site offers comprehensive resources for small businesses starting in the City of Fresno.

Funding Fresno is a trusted, community-based collaboration of organizations that provide you access to funding and connect you to the resources you need to start or grow your business.

Office: (559) 673-3563

Office Fax: (559) 673-5009

120 North E Street

Madera, CA 93638

10800 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 201-224

Bakersfield, Ca 93311

Office 661.567.0410

Spanish 661.567.0414

www.mcscorp.org/kern

Kern Women’s Business Center FaceBook Page

800 W 20th St STE D

Merced, CA 95340

Office: (209) 384-9537

Fax: (209) 384-0934

Excellent consumer credit resources. Some key pages include:

• An overview of credit cards: http://www.moneygeek.com/credit-cards/
• A guide to checking your credit score for free: http://www.moneygeek.com/credit-cards/resources/free-credit-score/
• A guide to raising your credit score: http://www.moneygeek.com/credit-cards/how-to-raise-your-credit-score-guide/

Provides reviews of 20 credit report sites

Check here for a comprehensive list of resources and information regarding your small business.