Plan, Launch, Manage and Grow Your Business
OPL has many online resources, links to information, and business reference materials that can help owners and entrepreneurs like you.
Business Resources
Guidestar
GuideStar is the most comprehensive source of nonprofit information, with access to over 2 million+ nonprofits.
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.
Business Reference Materials
Local Business Information
- City of Oakland's resources for Oakland businesses, nonprofits and workers to plan, prepare and respond to COVID-19
- Oakland Business Assistance Center: permits, incentives, assistance and training, redevelopment areas, demographics, etc.
- Alameda County Assessor's Office: Business and real property assessments
- California State Board of Equalization: Sales and use tax and other business related taxes. Forms and frequently asked questions.
