Small Business
California Small Business Collective
Are you a small business owner or hoping to be one soon? The California Small Business Collective is here to provide free legal information, services, and resources to small business owners in the Central Valley.
What We Do:
Through the Small Business Collective, CCLS and its partners seek to empower low-income entrepreneurs by providing legal information and advice on issues critical for small business owners. These legal services help small business owners create a strong foundation for a successful business.
We offer a range of legal services, including one-on-one attorney consultations related to your specific business issue, informational webinars, and other informational materials, on various legal topics relevant to small businesses, including:
Business Formation & Choice of Corporate Entity
Contract Drafting & Review
Trademark Protection
Employment Law
Limiting Liability
And Many Others
Register for one of our Small Business Webinars.
December 2, 2026 – Leasing Smart: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
Learn the key terms, common risks, and important considerations
involved in entering into a commercial lease. This webinar will help
small business owners better understand lease agreements and
make informed decisions when securing space for their business.
Apply for one of our Small Business Clinics
Free 1-Hour Virtual Consultations with Attorneys for Eligible Small Business Owners
Employment Law Clinic
Appointments available in October 2026
Doing Business Online Clinic
Appointments available on November 4th and 12th
Entity Selection Clinic
Appointments available on November 16th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM