I feel like small business owners are so used to being self-reliant that they have a hard time asking for help. Main Street Launch has a great network of partner organizations that specialize in a different aspects of small business assistance. By contacting me and letting me know what they need, I can be a great resource by directing small businesses to the right resource.
Main Street Launch is proud to partner with organizations like Start Small Think Big, another San Francisco Economic Development Alliance (SFEDA) member organization. Start Small provides eligible entrepreneurs…
Coworking can be a viable alternative to dedicated brick and mortar space for some entrepreneurs. In the Bay Area and beyond, coworking as a model continues to grow, becoming more…
Visual merchandising encompasses the way that you present product to grab the customer’s attention. Strategies to create effective visual marketing displays can help you maximize the impact of your retail…
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…
This post was written by Katie Taylor, Vice President – Marketing & Executive Projects at Main Street Launch. As your business grows, it becomes impossible to do it all…
Facilitated by a lawyer, this workshop is designed to give you an overview of the various legal structures that are available to you if you decide to start your own…
The Bay Area is full of great resources for your business. Main Street Launch is proud to partner with Uptima Business Bootcamp. Our Entrepreneurs in Residence work through Uptima’s program,…
This article was written by Emily Starbuck Crone and originally appeared on NerdWallet on January 2, 2018. It is shared here with permission. When starting or growing a business, it’s…
Below is information about changes to state employment laws that impact employers and employees in California. The recent Oakland City Council resolution prohibit any branch of city government from cooperating…