Starting out as a subcontractor in Los Angeles or Orange County? Primes want more than skill—they expect you to be business-ready before you bid. This checklist shows you what to have in place so you’re prepared, organized, and the sub they call back for future work.

Starting a business in Los Angeles or Orange County isn’t just about opening your doors. From DBAs and business licenses to insurance and taxes, here’s how to build the right foundation — and position yourself for government contracts.

Your legal, licensing, and liability documents are the foundation of government contracting success. Learn how to keep your business in good standing, maintain active licenses, and protect yourself with the right insurance — so you’re always bid-ready.

Break into local government contracting with confidence. From LA Metro to Orange County schools, discover free and low-cost resources that help you register, certify, and connect with the right agencies. Practical steps, expert insight, and a roadmap to get government-ready.

Still scrambling every time a bid drops? You’re not alone—and the fix isn’t more effort. It’s about solving the right problem. Learn the five issues holding subcontractors back from government success—and what to do instead.

Government contracting can feel overwhelming—especially for small businesses in the Greater LA area. In this post, I break down why it feels so intimidating, where small businesses get stuck, and how to move forward with clarity, compliance, and confidence.

Already completed the Subcontractor Readiness Checklist? In Part 2 of The Subcontractor’s Edge, you’ll learn how to interpret your results, turn “No” into “Yes,” and take smart, strategic action. Whether you're almost ready or just getting started, this post is your playbook for moving forward with confidence.

Discover how subcontracting can open doors for small businesses in government contracting. Learn where subcontractors fit in the GovCon chain of command, the pros and cons of partnering with primes, and how to find opportunities in Los Angeles and beyond.

July 1 marks a new fiscal year—and new public contracting opportunities in the Greater Los Angeles area. Help 4 LA Subs explains why this matters for LA subcontractors and how to prepare your business to secure government contracts as budgets reset.

Ready to pursue government contracts in the Greater Los Angeles area? Start here. Help 4 LA Subs guides LA subcontractors through essential first steps to get government contract-ready, from registrations to documents you need to bid on public contracts.

Curious about government contracting? Learn how LA small businesses can enter the public contracting market, understand bid processes, and discover why government contracts offer powerful growth opportunities for subcontracting in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Welcome to Help 4 LA Subs, your trusted resource for LA small businesses ready to explore government contracting. Get practical advice, tools, and strategies to win public contracts in the Greater LA area and grow your business with confidence.