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Office of Small Business


News & Events

Updated February, 2012  
 

Mayor Lee Announces Initiative to Boost Small Business & Create Jobs
Mayor Edwin M. Lee recently announced that he will make $1.5 million dollars immediately available to small businesses in San Francisco through the City’s successful Small Business Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to support business expansion and job creation. Click here for details.

• Mayor Lee Appoints New Small Business Commissioner, Mark Dwight 
Congratulations to Mark Dwight, Mayor Lee's recent appointee to the San Francisco Small Business Commission. Click here for details.

Important: SF Payroll Expense Tax Filings and Payments Due 2/29/12
All businesses with taxable SF payroll expenses greater than $150,000.00 and operating for any portion of time in 2011 must file. Click here for details.

Small Business Bulletin
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Small Business Assistance Center Small Business Commission

Start Your Business
Permits and Licenses
Tax Credits & Incentives
Finance Your Business
Sell to the Government
Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Certification
Green Your Business
Technical Assistance
Resources & Workshops
Change Your Structure
Closing a Business
Sell My Business
Internship Program

"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 & Engagement 
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.

AC Business Engagement and Outreach - Click here for details of the AC schedule of events and information on how to connect with upcoming opportunities for small businesses.

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: 2/17/2012 2:44:43 PM