US Small Business Administration, Los Angeles District Office
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Los Angeles District Office (LADO) serves Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties. Technical assistance is readily available through the Small Business Development Center Network comprised of 9 Small Business Development Service Centers in the Tri-County area and an extensive network of SCORE counselors. The Los Angeles District Office 30 member staff is committed to providing quality service to all customers, small businesses, prospective entrepreneurs, lenders and resource partners.

California Employment Development Department (EDD)
The EDD provides specific services for small business; payroll tax information, tax rates and withholding schedules, electronic filing and payments, forms and publications, tax and hiring incentives and more.

CalGOLD
The California Government Online to Desktops (CalGOLD) Website assists in providing businesses the information they need to comply with regulatory and permitting requirements. CalGOLD offers direct Internet links and contact information to state, local, regional, and federal permitting authorities for more information.

California Business Portal California Secretary of State, corporate registration information, downloadable forms, regulatory and tax information with links to business related State departments.

Business.gov guides you through the maze of federal government rules and regulations and provides access to services and resources to help you start, grow, and succeed in business.

The Social Security Administration provides information to help employers and employees explain the value of Social Security. You will find important information for business owners regarding Social Security taxes and regulations at this site.

The Internal Revenue Service has a site that offers information, forms and training for small business owners. This site provides extensive information regarding tax laws that are a must for business owners.

The US Census Bureau has a wealth of information regarding demographic treads and data in the US It is a great source for business owners conducting marketing research and identifying marketing opportunities.

The Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)'s role has remained the same: to promote the progress of science and the useful arts by securing for limited times to inventors the exclusive right to their respective discoveries Entrepreneurs can visit this site and learn how to research and file for trade marks and copy rights for their business.

The US Postal Service (USPS) can help small businesses serve their customers better by delivery goods more faster and more cost effectively. USPS has a special section for business owners which explains how they can help businesses succeed.

The US Department of Labor provides a wide variety of information for the business owner including regulations on minimum wage, work safety, work hours, pensions and much more. This site is a must for any entrepreneur who has employees or will be hiring personnel.