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How to Get a Small Business Loan in 5 Steps

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Katie TaylorMarch 14, 2019

This article was written by Steve Nicastro & Teddy Nykiel and was originally posted on Nerdwallet on August 25, 2017.  It is reshared here with permission.   Getting a business…

Resource for your business: NerdWallet

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Katie TaylorMarch 13, 2019

Main Street Launch is proud to partner with NerdWallet­—a personal finance company on a mission to provide clarity for all of life’s financial decision. In today’s world where finance has…

6 Key Questions when Evaluating an Investment Opportunity

Small Business NewsBy Katie TaylorDecember 12, 2018

This post was written by Lucas Parker. Making a good investment opportunity can bring you a small fortune, while a bad one is something that could ruin you financially in…

Main Street Launch Fall Newsletter

Newsletter, Oakland, San Francisco, VeteransBy Katie TaylorOctober 10, 2018

As the end of the year gets closer, we are reflecting about the innovation that our clients, staff, and partners bring to their work. From business owners like Mandy Harper, owner of Wholesome Bakery, who wanted delicious food for people with restrictive food allergies and created a business to support her community, to our partners…

Women in Business

By Katie TaylorAugust 31, 2018

Do you have a new business idea or concept? In this 14-week program, you will learn about the basic tools you need to start a successful business and will have…

Resource for your Business: SFEDA

San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Katie TaylorJanuary 11, 2018

Main Street Launch’s Intern – Impact Evaluation & Marketing Linda Ho offers information about SFEDA.   SFEDA, or San Francisco Economic Development Alliance, is a collaboration of non-profit organizations that…

Guest Blog: How Much Will an Accountant Cost My Small Business?

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Katie TaylorOctober 4, 2017

Main Street Launch is excited to feature a guest post from Rachel Blakely.  Rachel Blakely is a content writer for Patriot Software, LLC, a provider of online accounting and payroll…

Legal Workshop: Legal Entity Choices for Our New Economy

By Katie TaylorSeptember 1, 2017

Sole proprietorships, general partnerships, LLC’s, many different types of corporations, newer alternatives like co-ops and triple bottom line entities for socially responsible businesses: how do you make a good legal entity choice for your business?

Why Your Online Presence Matters

Newsletter, Small Business News, UncategorizedBy Joyce WindrossAugust 30, 2017

Karla De Leon, Main Street Launch’s Assistant Vice President – Business & Economic Development, offers the following tip for small businesses. For a lot of businesses that have been around…

Guest Blog: 7 Ways to Reduce Business Costs During Your Startup Phase

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossAugust 9, 2017

Main Street Launch is excited to feature a guest post from Amanda Cameron.  Amanda Cameron is a content writer for Patriot Software, LLC, a provider of online accounting and payroll…

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