Every small business needs access to information and resources when they need to address issues impacting their business. Below you will find a high-level roster of business resources that may be a of assistance to you. Of course – nothing will ever replace the opportunity to talk directly with a subject matter expert/seasoned professional who specializes in a given topic. For that we encourage you to reach out to our GGBA members for assistance in meeting the challenges/development of your business!

Business Toolkits

• City and County of San Francisco Office of Small Business

• SBA Small Business Planner

Starting a Business

• Courses on How to Start Your Own Business

• Doing Business in Marin County

• Doing Business in Oakland

• Getting a Business Started in San Francisco City & County

Business Plans

• How to write a Business Plan

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Please contact our GGBA Member Accountants/Bookkeepers
  

Business Opportunities 

• Local Business Enterprise (LBE)

• BART Contracting and Procurement Opportunities

• Federal Business Opportunities

Business Development

• San Francisco LGBT Center Small Business Services

• United States Small Business Administration

• SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business

Career Development

• Out & Equal LGBT Career Link

• Trans Employment Program

• LGBT Center Employment Services

• Goodwill Job Center

• San Francisco Employment Center

Finance & Financing

• Please contact our GGBA Member Finance/Banking Members

• US SBA Guaranteed Loan Programs

Fraud, Scams, Hoaxes

• Federal Trade Commission: ID Theft

• Internet Crime Complaint Center

Human Resources

• San Francisco Department of Human Resources

• Workplace Resources for GLBT Employers

• California State Personnel Board

• US Department of Labor: Employment Law Guide

• US Department of Labor – Wages

• Model Employment Policy for Organizations

• Tips for Working with Transgender Colleagues (with key terms)

Insurance:

• Please contact our GGBA Member Insurance Agents/Brokers

• How to File a Business Insurance Claim

• Small Business Insurance

Legal

• Please contact out GGBA Member Lawyers/Legal Services

• US Copyright Office

• US Patent & Trademark Office

• Transgender Employment Law

Permits & Licenses

• San Francisco Green Business Program

• San Francisco Office of Small Business: Permits and Licenses

• San Francisco Department of Building Inspection

Safety

• OSHA – Occupational Safety & Health

• CDC – Workplace Safety & Health

• Guide to Workplace Safety and Health

San Francisco City Resources

• Office of Small Business

• Office of Labor Standards Enforcement

• Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector – Business Zone

• San Francisco Human Rights Commission

State of California

• Franchise Tax Board

• Employment Development Department

• Secretary of State

• State Personnel Board

• State Controller’s Office

Taxes

• Please contact out GGBA Member CPA/Tax Professionals

• Internal Revenue Service

• Franchise Tax Board

• California Tax Service Center

• San Francisco Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector

• California Tax Library

• USA.gov – File Your Taxes