There are many resources to help you small business start and grow, and figuring out what will work best for your business can be overwhelming. Here’s an overview of another organization that can help you achieve your business development goals: Start Small Think Big. Start Small Think Big is a nonprofit organization that offers…
Most of the successful entrepreneurs that I work with have developed ways to spend money on marketing that result in profitable customers, i.e. customers who make purchases in excess of the cost of the marketing.
In preparation for Tax Day, we pulled a few articles about small business taxes to help you prepare. Intuit’s April Maguire: New Small Business? 5 Things To Know About Federal Income Taxes This article is worth the quick read. Here are the five topics they covered: Your legal entity affects your tax burden You…
Our offices are closed on Monday in recognition of President’s Day. Still known as “Washington’s Birthday”, this year it falls on George Washington’s actual day of birth (February 22). On this day off, we want to share the virtues of taking time off for entrepreneurs. Taking breaks is critically important to sustaining our mental…
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…
Jen Garrido is a lifelong entrepreneur, always creating work and opportunities for herself. When the recession hit her fine art business was impacted, so Jen had to get creative about other ways to make money. “Jenny Pennywood produces home textiles that mix patterns and design, but can all be used together. Her combination…
This week Venturize launches, a campaign designed to help small business owners understand their financing options so they can make the best choice for their business. Nationally, there are nearly 8 million small businesses owned by people of color and 11.3 million small businesses owned by women that help power their communities. However, entrepreneurs of…
Electric Bicycle Superstore started as Len Rodgers’ hobby. When he formalized his business, building electric bicycles and converting conventional bicycles, he needed capital for inventory and for his storefront. “’The process took a great deal of involvement and paper work, but it forced me to look at the numbers and make some decisions…
Cafe Santana, owned by Richard Santana offers empanadas, bagels, and more, but for Richard and his team, it’s all about the coffee. The roast onsite in small batches, so their customers can walk out with a warm bag of roasted coffee beans on demand. Check out an excerpt from Cafe Santana’s profile: “Opening the…
Main Street Launch’s Oakland Business Sustainability Program offers Central and East Oakland businesses impacted by the upcoming Bus Rapid Transit construction business advising and small business capital to help their businesses develop growth strategies during the construction period and thrive by taking advantage of the new opportunities this project will bring. Artesanias Mexicanas El Sol is…