Our Services
The South LA BusinessSource Center offers start-ups and existing small business owners free, practical tools to help make your business a success! Working side-by-side with a BusinessSource Center team member will assist you in addressing your business needs and utilizing the resources available to grow and thrive. All services are provided at no cost to City of Los Angeles business owners and entrepreneurs.
Tax Incentives and Credits
Discover and manage tax credits and incentive programs your business may be eligible for, and understand the process to claim them successfully.
Marketing
Develop a stronger brand and expand your business with expert insight on content, tools, and strategy. Discover how to drive greater visibility and connect with more customers using digital marketing strategies and social media channels.
Workshops & Training
The South BusinessSource Center hosts more than 40 workshops each year, equipping entrepreneurs with key skills to launch and expand their ventures. Our staff and seasoned experts provide focused sessions on accounting, marketing, certification, and funding access.
Permit Assistance
Receive guidance on common permitting needs and utilize resources to help you proceed with confidence.
Procurement
Discover how to compete for contracting and procurement opportunities with the City and other public agencies. We offer support navigating the RAMP LA platform and the ProcureLA Toolkit to guide your business through the process.
Business Registration
Navigate the process of registering your business with the City of Los Angeles with hands-on support and clear guidance every step of the way.
Fictitious Business Name Filings
File, publicize, and verify your fictitious business name.
Site-Finding Assistance
Find the right location for your business with support on site selection and lease cost analysis.
Start-Up Guidance (Self-paced)
Enhance, refresh or learn business fundamentals at your own pace along with the support of our team as needed.
Financial Education Services
Build your personal credit, budgeting skills, and financial readiness to support successful business financing and growth. With personalized guidance, build the confidence to make sound financial choices at every phase.
Workforce Development
Looking to hire qualified professionals? CRCD’s Vernon-Central WorkSource Center located inside LATTC offers training and job placement support for small and medium-sized businesses. Learn more about our Workforce Development services through the Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) at coalitionrcd.org. Explore opportunities below.
Adult Workforce Development
CRCD Adult Workforce programs provide dislocated workers, veterans, and justice-involved individuals with training, employment, and financial coaching services.
Youth Workforce Development
CRCD Youth Workforce offers various programs to provide training and employment opportunities to ensure youth and young adults are prepared to enter the community as educated, skilled, and ready to succeed.
Ask about our sponsored training opportunities and how they can help your business!
Business Certification
Federal
The federal government is the largest purchaser of products and services in the US and the world. There are 24 federal departments primarily responsible for collectively spending at least $500 billion on contracting opportunities. Contact us to research the variety of programs available to help your small business compete for contracts with a federal certification.
State of California
California is home to more than 4 million small businesses, which employ 7.1 million people across the state. Small businesses make up 99.8% of all businesses within the state and employ 48.8% of the state’s workforce, making them a vital part of the Golden State economy. Contact us to review opportunities at the state level and certifications available to your business.
County
If Los Angeles County were a nation, its economy would be the 19th largest in the world. It is home to more than 244,000 businesses, with more minority- and women-owned businesses than any other in the nation. Los Angeles County's $40 billion budget offers extensive business opportunities to the private sector, both in contracts for goods and services. Contact us to review contracting opportunities available to your business.