BusinessSource Centers



BusinessSource Centers provide startup ventures and current small business owners with various cost-effective tools to make their businesses a success. Through these tools, small businesses can grow and remain competitive within the City of Los Angeles. Services are provided at NO COST to LA City business owners and resident entrepreneurs.

The BusinessSource Centers also provide free assistance for the City of Los Angeles Sidewalk and Park Vendor Permit Program. Bilingual advisors are available to help complete the required documentation to secure the City of LA, State of California and County of Los Angeles Permits.


Services and Programs



One-on-One Consulting

One-on-One Consulting

dedicated coaches and consultants to assist with specific business needs

Entrepreneur Training Program

Entrepreneur Training Program

strategic and comprehensive business training for start-ups

Access to Capital

Access to Capital

financial sources for expanding operations and overall business health

Business Education, Training and Workshops

Business Education, Training and Workshops

educational courses for developing, managing and growing a business

Employee Hiring & Work Force Development

Employee Hiring & Work Force Development

assisting employers with job retention and training, as well as job creation

Economic Incentive and Development Programs

Economic Incentive and Development Programs

programs to support local businesses and revitalize distressed urban communities


BusinessSource Centers offer services in multiple languages, including Spanish, Armenian, French, Korean, Mandarin, Russian and Vietnamese. Languages vary by location.


Locations by Region



Find your nearest BusinessSource Center in the regional location list below.

Central & East LA South & West LA Harbor San Fernando Valley
Hollywood

Hollywood

phone 213-989-3158
TTY 711 for TRS
languages English, Korean, Thai, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Español, Armenian, Farsi
Pico-Union/Westlake

Pico-Union/Westlake

phone 213-353-9400
TTY 711 for TRS
languages English, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Lingala, Tagalog, Thai, Armenian, Farsi, Hindi, Kanada, Gujrati, Marathi, Punjabi
East LA, Boyle Heights

East LA, Boyle Heights

phone 323-568-1520
TTY 711 for TRS
languages English, Spanish