Mayor Garcetti Boosts Support For L.A.’s Small Businesses With New Online Platform
Mayor Eric Garcetti is offering small business owners a helping hand with a new online platform that walks them through the startup process step-by-step, and provides free, custom-tailored guidance that gives local entrepreneurs the resources they need to thrive.
The L.A. Business Portal, launched today, is designed to help small business owners across Los Angeles open their doors as quickly and efficiently as possible, and overcome difficult challenges like finding a location, negotiating a lease, and securing a business loan.
“Running a business is already a tough job — the last thing entrepreneurs need is confusing red tape that slows them down, or prevents them from achieving their dreams,” said Mayor Garcetti. “Small businesses are the beating heart of our economy, and the L.A. Business Portal will make City Hall more responsive to their needs by giving them the help and support they deserve, all in one place.”
The L.A. Business Portal, available now at www.business.lacity.org, is a comprehensive, open-source platform with three core features: a startup assistance tool, a resource library, and a business preparedness guide. It is designed to respond directly to the needs of small business owners, no matter what type of company they own. The purpose of these features is to assist small business owners through a variety of challenges, from the startup process through the various stages of a company’s growth.
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