Our Services
The Southeast LA BusinessSource Center provides start-ups and current small business owners free and cost-effective tools to make your business a success! Working one-on-one with a BusinessSource Center team member will help you navigate your business needs and the tools at your disposal to grow and prosper in the City of Los Angeles. Most services are FREE to South LA business owners and entrepreneurs.
Tax Incentives and Credits
Learn how to identify and manage tax incentives and credit opportunities to get the money you may be entitled to
Marketing
Workshops & Training
The Southeast BusinessSource Center offers 40+ workshops annually, providing entrepreneurs with essential skills to start and grow their businesses. Our team and expert contractors offer specialized services in accounting, marketing, certification, and capital access
Permit Assistance
Southeast LA BusinessSource Center can help you with some common permit assistance needs. Take a look at the links below for additional information
Procurement
Provide training on the procurement process for contractual opportunities with the City and other government entities including navigation and enrollment on the Los Angeles Business Virtual Network (LABAVN) system.
Business Registration
We are here to help you navigate the sometimes-challenging process of registering your business with the City of Los Angeles by assisting with the completion of registration forms and guiding you through the process.
Fictitious Business Name Filings
File, publicize, and verify your fictitious business name
Site-finding Assistance
Assist businesses in finding or relocating to optimal locations with cost analysis for lease evaluation.
Start-Up Guidance (Self-paced)
Enhance, refresh or learn new solid business skills and principles at your own pace along with the support of our staff as needed
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 using the buttons 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 (323)450-7226
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 (323) 450-7226
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
(323) 450-7226