Free Resources for your Business

When starting a business, advice from non profit organizations such as SCORE, Small Business Development Centers and the SBA can help you avoid common pitfalls.

SCORE – is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship

SBA – The U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses.

SBDC – The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) stimulates economic growth in the South Bay by providing small businesses and entrepreneurs with expert consulting, effective training and access to resources.

LABC – The Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) is renowned for its effective advocacy and educational programs throughout the region, and is a vital representative of business leaders from all industry sectors. The LABC provides its members with strong conduits to local, state and federal officials through targeted policy recommendations and key issue briefings.

U.S. General Services Administration  – Certify as a small business

SAM.gov – Businesses must have an active registration to bid on contracts or apply for federal assistance.

Cal Chamber, Small Business Policy Council The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (Cal OSBA) is teaming up with the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) and the CalChamber Small Business Policy Council to bring small business owners a free, easy-to-understand webinar series on important labor and employment topics.

California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) Our mission is to help all California small business-owners find and navigate resources, programs and regulations so they can start, manage, grow, become more resilient, and thrive. By ensuring equitable access to capital, markets and networks, we aim to help Democratize Access to Capital, Diversify the Innovation Economy and Drive Economic Mobility through Entrepreneurship.

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) was founded in 1981 as a private, nonprofit, public-benefit organization to harness the power of private sector in collaboration with L.A. County, to guide economic development and create more widely shared prosperity. LAEDC collaborates with all stakeholders in the region including education, business, and government.

Rio Honda America’s Job Center – assists you in meeting your workforce needs by helping you source, recruit & hire motivated talent while also helping you tap into available workforce tax credits and financial incentives.

Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board  The One-Stop Business & Career Centers use the most cost-effective strategies to build a world-class workforce to be matched with quality businesses & jobs that are attracted to the local labor market.

IRS -Tax information for businesses

Cal Gold – This website assists you in finding appropriate permit information for your business. It also provides contact information for the various agencies that administer & issue these permits.

Worker’s Compensation -Answers to frequently asked questions about workers’ compensation for employers.

Santa Fe Springs Library  – Business Resource Center

City of Santa Fe Springs:

Business Start-Up Checklist

Economic Development  Includes Zoning & Land Use, Utility/Tech Maps, Current Inventory, Available Incentives, Permit Portal and more

City of Santa Fe Springs Permitted Waste Haulers:

CR&R and State Regulations 

Serv-Wel and State Regulations