How to Tell Which Is Right for You: Starting a Business vs. Buying a Franchise
This post was written by Lucas Parker and is shared here with permission. Are you a creative person? Do you have hundreds of ideas, and you’re looking for a chance…
Meet Our Clients: Fair Game
Terry Watts recently acquired Fair Game in Sacramento, with help from a loan from Veteran Launch. “Fair Game in Sacramento, now owned by Marine Corps veteran Terry Watts, celebrates…
5 Tips For Starting a Business While Working Full Time
This post was written by Steve Nicastro and originally appeared on Nerdwallet on July 25, 2017. It is shared here with permission. It’s tempting to want to put 100% of…
Meet our Client: Awesome Bars
The two sisters and owners of Awesome Bars, Leah and Stefanie Melnik, were inspired to start their business after getting awesome feedback about their tasty and wholesome snacks from their family and friends.
Meet our Clients: Manifesta
At the end of 2013, three entrepreneurs opened Manifesta. The entrepreneurs, Lindsay Barnhardt, K.C. Lutes, and Mireya Albarra, knew that they wanted to open a hair salon, but they also wanted to serve the community.
Resource for your business: Pacific Community Ventures
At Main Street Launch, our innovative partnerships enable us to provide small business owners with the capital, education, and relationships that allow them to thrive. One partner that supports this…
Meet Our Clients: Nido
Nido opened on Oak Street in Oakland, and since then, more small businesses have opened in the Jack London Square area. When you visit their space, you get great cocktails,…
NAWBO SFBA From Chaos to Clarity in Your Business
Join us for an entertaining and informative evening of networking, noshes & drinks. Learn practical tools to help transition your business to the next phase of growth! From Chaos to…
Meet Out Clients: Black Jet Baking Co.
Owned by Gillian Shaw Lundgren, Black Jet Baking Co. is a family-owned, neighborhood wholesale and retail bakery in Bernal Heights. They specialize in classic American-style desserts and are now offering…
Freelancer Accelerator – San Francisco
In our Freelancer Accelerator, we guide you through a hands-on process of defining your service offering, developing client relationships and establishing the foundation to thrive as your own boss. This program…