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California Entrepreneurial Resources
Here's the first thing you should do. Our list of California entrepreneurial resources have proved useful to many new entrepreneurs. These are state-level resources that can be very useful to Bakersfield entrepreneurs . . . and any
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We've got lists of California angel investors, information on incorporating in California, California VC firms and many other resources.
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Useful Information on Bakersfield, California
Did you know that approximately 247,000 people live in Bakersfield? That's the count according to recent census data.

Bakersfield, California Newspaper Advertising
Interested in advertising a Bakersfield, CA business? To reach Bakersfield customers, newspaper advertising can be very effective.
To make your life a little easier, we've gathered up the newspaper advertising rates for newspapers in Bakersfield, California.
Radio Advertising Bakersfield, California
Radio advertising is a time-proven way to reach many prospectives customers.
To steamline marketing planning and advertising budgeting for Carrollton business owners, we've researched radio advertising rates in your area.
Starting a Business in Bakersfield, California
New entrepreneurs will like our starting-a-business guide that we've created for Bakersfield, CA.
Business Demographics for Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield has more than 8,000 businesses operating within its borders.
The most numerous types of business are:
| Business Type | # of Businesses |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) |
349 |
| Limited-Service Restaurants |
311 |
| Full-Service Restaurants |
215 |
| Offices of Lawyers |
184 |
| Offices of Dentists |
163 |
| Insurance Agencies and Brokerages |
154 |
| Religious Organizations |
134 |
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers |
127 |
| New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) |
125 |
| Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores |
113 |
| General Automotive Repair |
111 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors |
106 |
| Landscaping Services |
105 |
| Electrical Contractors |
101 |
| Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores |
96 |
| Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers |
90 |
| Engineering Services |
87 |
| All Other Specialty Trade Contractors |
85 |
| Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores |
80 |
| Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations |
76 |
| Child Day Care Services |
73 |
| Offices of Certified Public Accountants |
72 |
| Janitorial Services |
63 |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
62 |
| Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
58 |
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