Small Business Loan Guarantee - CalCAP California Capital Access Program insures loans made to small businesses to assist them in growing their business. Loans can be used to finance the acquisition of land, construction or renovation of buildings, the purchase of equipment, other capital projects and working capital.

There are limitations on real estate loans and loan refinancing. The borrower's business must be in one of the industries listed in the qualified Standard Industry Classification (SIC) or the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes list.

Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence is the leading national not-for-profit provider of micro loans and business education for women entrepreneurs.

Count Me In provides microloans ranging from $500 to $10,000 to women who are starting or growing their businesses. First loans must be $5,000 or less, but each time a loan is repaid in full business owners are eligible to borrow again.

Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist, and protect the interests of small business concerns and protect the interests of small business concerns; helps start, build, and grow businesses.

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) Business Assistance Program offers free, confidential assistance to business owners, decision makers, and consultants representing large and small, domestic and international businesses.

Their business team can facilitate access to private and public financing resources for your business in conjunction with other technical assistance. Contact the LAEDC for more information at (888) 4-LAEDC-1.