Library Resources
Library Resources
San Francisco Business Times
Bay Area business news & tools to help local businesses grow, network and hire, available in Main Library’s Magazines and Newspapers room.
AtoZ Databases
Free search tool to look up jobs, businesses, and people.
Foundation Directory Online Professional (FDO) by Candid
Complete data on grantmakers and their grants.
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.
San Francisco Business Times
Bay Area business news & tools to help local businesses grow, network and hire, available in Main Library’s Magazines and Newspapers room.
AtoZ Databases
Free search tool to look up jobs, businesses, and people.
Foundation Directory Online Professional (FDO) by Candid
Complete data on grantmakers and their grants.
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.
Chambers of Commerce
Local Small Business Support Organizations
Local Small Business Support Services
Score East Bay
Free mentoring and workshops for entrepreneurs and small business owners, facilitated by experienced volunteers.
East Bay Small Business Development Center
Offers free consulting, training, and facilitates access to funding to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed in the East Bay.
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Provides training, resources, and support for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, particularly those from marginalized communities.
The Alliance for Community Development
Provides resources, training, and technical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Local Small Business Support Services
Unity Council - Business Assistance Center
Supports entrepreneurs and small businesses in the East Bay with business consulting, access to funding, and training programs.
Prospera
Supports Latino entrepreneurs in building and growing cooperative businesses. Services available in Spanish language.
IRC Business Support Program
Entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and resources to help immigrant and refugee community members start and grow small businesses.
Pacific Community Ventures
Supports small businesses in marginalized communities with services including access to capital, business consulting, and mentorship.
Local Small Business Support Services
Centro Community Partners
Offers training, one-on-one consulting, and access to resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses in underrepresented communities.
AnewAmerica Community Corporation
Supports low-income individuals and immigrants in starting and growing small businesses. Multi-lingual services are available.
ICA Fund
Dedicated to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs and small businesses through access to capital, coaching, and resources.
California Mosaic Small Business Center
Support for immigrant & refugee entrepreneurs through business training, mentoring, access to capital, and help to start & grow a business.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Bplans
Business plan templates, guides, and articles to help entrepreneurs develop and refine ideas.
Sky’s the Limit
Free online mentorship and resources for young entrepreneurs.
California Office of the Small Business Advocate
Provides resources, support, and information to help entrepreneurs navigate regulations, access funding, and connect with services.
LCCR Legal Services for Entrepreneurs
Free legal services to low-income individuals who want to start or develop businesses.
Steps to Starting a Business in Oakland
General overview of permits and licenses needed to operate a business in Oakland.
CalGold
Online resource to help entrepreneurs and small business owners in California navigate the permitting and licensing process.
California Grants Portal
A searchable database of state grants offered in California.
