Get the Basic Info

Starting a Business is a major commitment. To get you started, we provide some useful tools and resources.

Self-Assesment

Before you embark on your new business venture, it's a good idea to determine whether you have the right personality to start a business. To assist you with this, we provide some links to help you decide whether entrepreneurship makes sense for you.

Learn More About Starting a Business

The local office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) can answer some of the basic questions you may have about starting up your business. The Los Angeles Public Library also has many different resources that can help generate some business ideas.

If you need some hands-on assistance, the Los Angeles Business Assistance Program (LABAP) can help you get your business started. Also, the Minority Business Development Agency Business Center - Los Angeles (MBC-LA) offers free services to existing Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) firms that want to sell to the government and private agencies.

SBA Los Angeles District Office Los Angeles Public Library LA Business Assistance Program Minority Business Development Agency Business Center - Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles City Hall
    200 N. Spring Street, 13th Floor
    Los Angeles, CA 90012
    Phone: (213) 978-0671
    www.lamboc.org