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Office of Small Business


News & Events

Updated January, 2012  
 

Mayor Lee Proposes Charter Amendment to Improve Small Business Input Through Jobs Impact Review Process
Mayor Edwin M. Lee recently introduced a proposed Charter Amendment to require further analysis of all legislation introduced at the Board of Supervisors that may result in a net job loss. Amongst the proposed changes is a requirement that the Small Business Commission (SBC) conduct a special hearing with possible development of alternative policy proposals. This allows the SBC more time to gather input from the small business community on important policy matters that will directly impact San Francisco small businesses.

New Minimum Wage, Health Care Expenditure Rates & Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) Provisions Take Effect on January 1, 2012 
New Minimum Wage: $10.24/Hour; New Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) Expenditure Rate: $1.46/Hour (20-99 Employees); and New HCSO regulations take effect on January 1, 2012. Please visit the Office of Labor Standard Enforcement's website for more details.

New State Law Requires All Employers to Provide Employees at the Time of Hire with Written Notice of Specified Information, Effective January 1, 2012
New State labor law, AB 469, requires employers to provide nonexempt employees at the time of hire with a written notice of specified information. Click here for details.

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"How to Start a Business in San Francisco" Booklet: [English PDF]  [Chinese PDF]  [Spanish PDF

How to Start a Restaurant in San Francisco (Online Tool)

Small Business Assistance Center Regular Hours:
Services are available by phone, walk-in, and by appointment, M-Th, 8am-5pm, and Fridays by appointment only.
 

Commissioners
Commission Meetings- Public Notices
Legislation Impacting Small Business
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Office of Small Business Programs
Small Business Week 2012:
May 14-20, 2012 - Save the Date!

America's Cup Business Connect 
AC Business Connect is an online portal that will highlight local businesses and their offerings for those seeking services. AC Business Connect will also serve as the one-stop shop for the America's Cup Event Authority to announce business and contracting opportunities. Click here for more details.

Video: "How to Start a Mobile Food Venture" This workshop provides the nuts and bolts of how to start a mobile food business in San Francisco. Industry experts and City agencies discuss government regulations, permits and licenses, food preparation, things to consider when purchasing a pushcart or truck, and the cost of starting a mobile food business. 

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Small Business Assistance Center, City Hall, Room 110, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-554-6134  Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 AM - 5 PM, Friday by Appointment Only

 
Last updated: 1/18/2012 1:29:21 PM