Free resources on a variety of business topics including banking and insurance, along with 'Ask an Advisor' forums to get your critical questions answered by an expert.

Small business advising program featuring one-on-one advising, strategy roundtables, educational events, and promotional opportunities.

Free individualized advice and guidance regarding the formation, management, financing, and operation of your business, with many in-person locations and virtual options available.

Free, personalized, one-on-one assistance to help new and existing businesses understand and fulfill permitting, licensing, registration, and regulatory requirements and find financing and resource referrals.

Free, one-on-one advising and mentoring in person or via email for all stages of business.

Financial education resources including webinars and virtual debt counseling to set goals, develop a budget, and discuss debt repayment options.

Free and confidential financial guidance, in-person or virtually, for anyone living or working in San Francisco, regardless of citizenship status. Coaches are fluent in Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin, with additional translation services available upon request.

Free, on-demand webinars about everything from marketing to justice reform for entrepreneurs, plus short clips about funding essentials.

Una serie gratuita y a su alcance de entrevistas cubriendo temas básicos e importantes para emprendedores sobre cómo pueden escoger la adecuada estructura legal para su negocio, planificar para el futuro, cuidar su crédito personal y comercial, y formalizar sus pequeñas empresas.

Guidance on debt payments, budgeting, obtaining and understanding your credit report, and accessing low-cost banking services.

Business training and loan readiness support, with a focus on Black-owned businesses.

Free credit counseling, home buyer and foreclosure counseling, and financial literacy education.

Free assistance to help pay off debt and avoid bankruptcy, along with guidance in designing a spending and savings plan and buying a first home.

Free small business counseling, connections to expert mentors, and 8-week New Entrepreneur Training Program to help entrepreneurs develop their businesses from the ground up.

Matches job seekers with open positions and reimburses employers when they hire through the program.

Grants of up to $2,000 to San Francisco businesses impacted by deliberate actions resulting in damages. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

The San Pablo Economic Development Corporation offers multiple funding opportunities to support small business owners in the City of San Pablo, including Business Improvement Grants and the Nano Loan Fund. Visit their website to learn more.

Entrepreneurship and financial literacy training programs, along with one-on-one business advisory services, to low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs.

In-depth business incubator that integrates business incubation, asset-building, and social responsibility to help entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.

Free, COVID-specific navigation sessions to small business owners seeking support, with a special focus on Oakland entrepreneurs.