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Q: I have a business idea, who can I talk to about it? A: There are a number of business support organizations and small business service providers that offer either free or low-cost professional counseling and advice to potential small business owners regarding starting or managing a business. Business support organizations include the San Francisco Small Business Development Center (415) 908-7501, SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) (415) 744-6827, Business Information Center (415) 744-8496, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center (415) 541-8580, Mission Economic Development Center (415) 282-3334, Urban Solutions (415) 553-4433, Southeast Asian Community Center (415) 885-2743, Women's Initiative for Self Employment (415) 247-9473, Bayview Business Resource Center (415) 647-3728 or Northeast Community Federal Credit Union (415) 434-0738.
Q: Where can I find demographics for San Francisco neighborhoods? A: In the next 20 years, the City of San Francisco is expected to gain 102,800 jobs, including those in the life sciences, technology, and retail industries. For more information on economic forecasts and demographic data, please contact the San Francisco Center for Economic Development at (415) 352-8853 or visit one of the following websites:
Q: How can I sell to the City? A: In order to sell items to the city, you must become an official vendor. To do so, call the Purchasing Department at (415) 554-6702 and ask for a "vendor profile form". This will enable you to be listed in the Purchasing department's "vendor file".
Q: How do I get certified as a minority/woman/local owned business? What are the benefits to being certified as a MBE/WBE/LBE? A: San Francisco's Minority/Woman/Locally Owned Business Enterprise Program (MBE/WBE/LBE Program) is a comprehensive effort by the City and County of San Francisco to encourage parity for minority and woman owned businesses in City prime contracts. Please call the Human Rights Commission at (415) 252-2500 to get certified as a minority/woman/local owned business.
Q: What is the minimum wage in San Francisco? A:
The minimum wage in San Francisco is $8.50
Q: What is the "minimum compensation" ordinance and does it apply to me? A:
The
"minimum compensation" ordinance
Q: What is the "health care accountability" ordinance and does it apply to me? A:
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"health care accountability" ordinance
Q: Where can I get a list of business organizations and merchants associations located within San Francisco? A: Contact the Small Business Commission at (415) 554-6134. Top |
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