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Small Business Resource CentersOakland One Stop Capital ShopThe Oakland One Stop Capital Shop (OSCS) provides an integrated network of business support and financing assistance to Oakland-based small businesses. OSCS" services include: referral services, assistance with loans and loan packaging, business counseling, a multi-media library (business information center) and training programs for start-up and existing businesses. Contact Information: Small Business Development CentersSmall Business Development Centers (SBDC) offer one-stop assistance to small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. The SBDC Program is designed to deliver up-to-date counseling, training and technical assistance in all aspects of small business management. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical problems and feasibility studies. Silicon Valley SBDC 1155 N. First Street, Suite 107 298 S. Sunnyvale Ave., Suite 204 San Francisco SBDC Small Business Administration Entrepreneur Center The SBA Entrepreneur Center provides assistance with business research and planning and provides more than 2,000 small business planning tools combined with free counseling and business seminars at no or nominal cost. The Center offers a variety of programs and seminars introducing small business clients to the latest in computer technology, management concepts, financial planning and related topics. Other resources include computers, software applications and a comprehensive business reference library to assist in the preparation of a workable business plan. Contact Information: SBA • Cisco Systems • San Jose Entrepreneur Center The SBA • Cisco Systems • San Jose Entrepreneur Center is a collaborative effort between the public sector, private industry and non-profit organizations to provide small business owners with the resources information and tools they need to be successful. Together, the sponsors and contributors have developed a one-stop location where start-up and existing businesses can come to fulfill all their needs-from financing to training to expert consulting to technology information and tools to the latest resources available on the market. Contact Information: Manex Manex is a California Corporation dedicated to serving small and mid-size companies by providing counsel, support and project resources to help them to grow and prosper. Manex is a non-profit, fee-for-services consulting and resource center providing personalized solutions by a team of experts in areas such as business development, manufacturing technology, training & workforce development. Contact Information: Mission Economic Development Association (MEDA) The Mission Economic Development Association (MEDA) is a community-based, local economic development corporation located in the Mission District of San Francisco. MEDA provides small business technical assistance, loan packaging and advocacy targeted at minority and women-owned businesses in the Mission. MEDA provides a wide range of services to small businesses based in San Francisco to help with start-up or expansion. Here"s a list of areas where MEDA can help:
• General support services Contact Information: ADDITIONAL ONLINE RESOURCES ENTERweb ENTERWeb is an annotated meta-index and information clearinghouse on enterprise development, business, finance, international trade and the economy in this new age of cyberspace and globalization. The main focus is on micro, small and medium scale enterprises, cooperatives, community economic development, both in developed and developing countries. ENTERWeb lists and rates Internet resources in these areas, and complements search engines by providing shortcuts in identifying important sources of information. Entreworld The Kauffman Foundation"s comprehensive website on the subject of entrepreneurship and business development. Return to the Resource Center |
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