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The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber is now the host to the Alameda County Small Business Development Center. The SBDC is your gateway to all small business resources in Alameda County. For more visit: http://acsbdc.org.

Small Business Resource Directory

Starting Your Business

Getting Started
Entrepreneurship
Buying a Business
Buying a Franchise
Incubators
Market Research
Mentoring and Counseling
Writing a Business Plan

Starting or Doing Business
Just got Easier with eReg

A new online Electronic Registration system
will help businesses get their necessary permits
with BOE and start operating faster.

Financing
Financing Options

Finding a Location
Choosing a Location
Real Estate Brokerage in Bay Area

Permits and Legal Matters
License and Permits
Tax and Regulation
Patent Info
Legal Advice

Hiring Help
Hiring Procedure

Growing Your Business

Accounting
Advertising
Insurance
International Trade
Getting Contracts
Networking
Managing Employees
Purchasing Versus Leasing
Time Management
Training

Selling Your Business

Asset Valuation
Finding a Broker
Selling a Business
When to File Bankruptcy

Resources

Business Assistance Organizations
Government Resources
Sustainable Green Business Resources

Business Contract Opportunities

For Export related questions and assistance, please visit Oakland Export Assistance Center.
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For even more information on how start up and run your business, please visit the Alameda County Workforce Investment Board's Business Resource Directory