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Education plays a crucial role

Education plays a crucial role in the success of any business endeavor. It equips entrepreneurs and their workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand market trends, customer preferences, and financial strategies.

A strong educational background allows business leaders to make informed decisions and drive growth in a competitive landscape. By investing in continual learning, businesses can remain adaptable and innovative, fostering an environment that fosters creativity and promotes long-term success.

The permits required for California businesses

The CalGOLD online permit assistance tool can help you identify local, state, and federal permit information

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The online tool provides resources, application forms, and contact information for the various agencies that administer and issue these permits. For permits and registrations administered by the State of California, CalGOLD also includes a Forms and Fee Finder with direct links to applications and fee information. Simply enter your city and type of business. If your business is not listed you can select General Business Information.

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Are you ADA Compliant

Is your Website ADA Compliant?

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Inaccessible web content means that people with disabilities are denied equal access to information. An inaccessible website can exclude people just as much as steps at an entrance to a physical location. Ensuring web accessibility for people with disabilities is a priority for the Department of Justice

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How to Start-Up a Small Business in California

Access State Resources to help you start-up a small business in California

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California funds a network of small business technical assistance centers that provide no-cost one-on-one consulting and low-cost training services to small businesses and entrepreneurs with all stages, including but not limited to:

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Los Angeles Certification Portal

Boosts contracting opportunities for small businesses in LA County.


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The County's business preference programs encourage business owners who are minorities, women, disadvantaged or disabled veterans to capitalize on opportunities in government and private-sector procurement programs. The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) provides the following certification programs: 

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Veteran-owned businesses

Access State Resources to help you grow a small business in California

Business Education

California funds a network of small business technical assistance centers that provide no-cost one-on-one consulting and low-cost training services to small businesses and entrepreneurs with all stages, including but not limited to

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doing business with LA County

The County does business with both large and small firms as well as individual entrepreneurs

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Programs can benefit your business in more ways than one and offer vital resources for expanding your services throughout Los Angeles County.

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