California makes it easier for businesses to get started

California entrepreneurs can now file to create or update information online about limited-liability companies — a cumbersome process that was before just done through mail.

Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced the digital tool Wednesday at a press conference in San Francisco.

Padilla also unveiled Bizfile California, a portal where people can file, search and order business records online.

All of the newly digitized information has always been public record, but it required a written request.