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OPL has many online resources, links to information, and business reference materials that can help owners and entrepreneurs like you.
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Gale Business: Entrepreneurship
Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how to guides, articles, and more.
Gale Business Insights
Company and industry profiles, including SWOT, market share, and financial reports.
AtoZ Databases
Free search tool to look up jobs, businesses, and people.
CustomGuide
Free courses, courseware, and quick facts for popular computer software and tools such as Office/Office 365, Google Suites, and more.
Business Reference Materials
Local Business Information
City of Oakland
- Oakland Business Assistance Center
- Workforce Development Board
- Start a Business
- Business Permits
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
- Restaurant & Food Business Resources
- Zoning for Your Business
- Expand Your Business
- Financial Advice and Support for Small Businesses and Startups
- Manage Your Small Business
- Oakland Chamber of Commerce - Small Business Resources
Alameda County
State of California
Community Organizations
