Need help starting or growing your business? We can help! LA-BOOST is a program designed to assist small business owners in the 2nd Supervisorial District (Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas) through direct counseling, business development training, and ongoing support. Our 6 month program includes:• Comprehensive written business assessment• Monthly one-on-one consulting• Monthly educational seminars• Round table discussions with other business owners• Quarterly networking events(Specific areas of assistance are listed below)LA-BOOST is available to entrepreneurs and business owners in the low to moderate income bracket who are located in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County's 2nd District. Participants must make a commitment of two evenings a month for 6 months. Our next program begins in March 2011. For more information, please call 1-866-632-6678 or visit www.laboost.org.Specialties:  Upfront Assessments Business Plans Choosing the Right Business Model Marketing Plans Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks Social Marketing General Accounting Principles Practical Tools, Templates, Worksheets QuickBooks Federal, State & Local Certifications Strategies for Winning Proposals/Bids  Loan applications Project Management Estimating Contracts/Agreements