Picnic on Third
“It takes more than your in-house team to be successful. We love that everyone who works with us is really part of the business.”
“It takes more than your in-house team to be successful. We love that everyone who works with us is really part of the business.”
Regardless of where you operate your business (from home, online, a storefront, etc), all businesses must obtain all the necessary licenses and permits. Different types of businesses require their own specific permits and licenses, so having a clearly defined business plan and structure can be helpful through the permitting process. Get started The Small…
We often ask our clients what do you wish you would have known as you were starting that you know now? This month, Kanitha Matoury, owner of Spice Monkey, an Oakland-based, veteran-owned restaurant-market-bar told us: “Some people think that your accounting system comes later as you develop your business, but I recommend establishing it early.…
VIP Grooming is a full-service dog salon. They provide exceptional full-grooming services including bathing, nail trims, and haircuts. VIP Scrub Club is a dog washing and dog social club that offers self-serve tubs and full-service bathing. They host events to teach customers how to bathe their dogs and to offer opportunities for dog owners to…
Dominick reflects, “After two years, we’re realizing the full vision that we started with. It’s incredibly rewarding to see it all come together.”
Kiva & Millennia Minds are co-hosting a co-working event on August 22 to connect small restaurant owners and business experts to navigate the challenges of running a small restaurant in San Francisco. Our own Darius Mahajer will be speaking on the panel. Click here to register. Event fees are fully reimbursable by sending an…
Spice Monkey brings mouth-watering, globally inspired cuisine together with a warm-hearted service staff. “Seeing the joy when someone relaxes around a table with the people they love is the real benefit I get from my business,” says Kanitha.
OBDC Small Business Finance believes that our unique partnerships and staff expertise are critical components to connecting our borrowers to the funding, education, and relationships they need to thrive. This year continues to be full of exciting new partnerships and staff contributions…
Main Street Launch launched our Entrepreneur in Residence program in 2016. One of our EIR companies is Civil Labs, a social enterprise with a mission to empower young people to make change in their community and to give them the resources to do so. The most recent youth-focused company Civil Labs is incubating is True Pops.…
Sean Sullivan has been an advocate for the LGBTQ community and the Oakland small business community for 15 years. He and his partner Richard Fuentes saw an opportunity to create a gathering place open seven days per week, specifically focused on serving LGBTQ people and Uptown. From that combination of passion and opportunity, The Port…
Last Updated: 10/2/2023
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