BusinessSource Overview
The Los Angeles BusinessSource Centers provide startup ventures and current small business owners various cost effective tools to make their business a success. Through these tools, small businesses can grow and remain competitive within the City of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles BusinessSource Centers are funded by the City of Los Angeles Community Development Department (CDD) under the Los Angeles Business Assistance Program (LABAP), and operated by nine community partners in strategic locations.
BusinessSource Provided Services
1. One-on-One Consulting
Our in house-staff can provide expert business advice that will help your business overcome any strategic management issues.
Below are a few consulting services available:
- Needs and Marketing Assessment
- Business Plan Development
- Site Location
- Lease Negotiation Assistance
- Legal Considerations for Small Businesses
- Procurement Assistance
2. Small Business Financing
We offer small business financing technical assistance. The advice we offer will increase the likelihood that your small business loan will be funded.
Small business financing advice includes:
- Loan Qualification & Requirements
- Credit Repair
- Loan Packaging Assistance
- Financial Re-Structuring
- Financial Planning Needs
- Alternative Financial Services
- SBA Loans
3. Employee Hiring/Work Force Development
Business cycles are not always predictable, so "right sizing" the work force—while retaining the right team talent—is crucial. With WorkSource's array of business offerings, you can augment your own resources with:
- Outplacement Services
- Retention Strategies
- Organization Assessments
4. Business Plan Development
Prior to launching a business venture, entrepreneurs must develop a strategic and comprehensive plan. Participation in the Entrepreneaur Trainting Program (ETP) results in the healthy development of a business. We also offer personal, one-on-one business plan assistance.
5. Tax Incentives & Credits
- Local and Statewide Tax Incentives for Qualifying Small Businesses
- DWP Electric Rate Discounts
- Employee Tax Hiring credits
6. Business Courses
- Entreprenurial Workshops
- Fiscal Management
- Marketing
- Technical Training
- E-Commerce
- Employee Training
- Green/ Cleantech Transitions
- Accounting Courses
Most services are provided at NO COST to City of Los Angeles business owners and resident entrepreneurs. Please note that some workshops might charge a nominal fee to attend.
More Information
North Valley |
East Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA (323) 264-9020 5271 E. Beverly Blvd. |
South Valley |
South Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90047 (323) 789-4515 1130 W. Slauson Ave. |
Central / West |
Harbor |
West Valley 28645 Sherman Way, Suite 114 Reseda, CAÂ 91335 (818) 705-9977 |
Hollywood 4311 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CAÂ 90029 (323) 454-6115
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Mid-City 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 405 Los Angeles, CAÂ 90010 (310) 221-0644 |
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