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Most entrepreneurs are experts about their business products, but they might need outside expertise and support when performing new roles in managing and directing business operations.
Sustainable business success depends upon an entrepreneur's ability to provide a quality service or product, pricing of that product, forecasting demand and supply, and managing resources. The Entrepreneurial Resource Center provides links to assist with everything from initial business plans to strategies for streamlining daily operations.
Resources for doing business in Alameda County, including information about programs and events, contracting opportunities, licenses, permits, and taxes.
An exclusive organization for chief executives in Northern California who run public and private companies in virtually every industry and market sector.
A resource for operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics.
Services, news, resources, tips, and articles about starting, growing, and managing a small business.
News and information about businesses and charities for businesses and consumers. Links to a resource library with marketplace and security alerts, tips, books, video library, case reports, and training.
Free resources including guides, tools, and techniques for small business.
Sample business plans, mission statements, executive summaries, and informative articles about every facet of small business.
The website of this business speaker, author, and consultant offers free newsletters, tips, and a blog.
Resource for business technology management and knowledge management.
Ideas and resources for small business and home business.
Startup advice and more than 5,000 pages of cost-cutting tips, checklists, case studies, and business templates for small business owners and entrepreneurs. The site also offers a monthly newsletter, news topics, and an advice column.
Sample business plans, interactive tools, articles, software, expert advice, and resources.
Articles about news, getting started, marketing, leadership, smart answers, success stories, technology, and more.
Information about maintaining a safe workplace and free consultation services for California employers regarding regulations and other workplace safety standards.
State and federal regulations require employers to display posters and notices informing their employees of laws and regulations about employment and working conditions. The California tax service center provides access to many of these posters and notices.
All California businesses that hire employees are required to register with the California Employment Development Department. This resource offers detailed information and forms for registering as an employer.
An index listing types of small businesses and a corresponding sample business plan, profile, or book about the business with sources provided after each entry.
Plans featured in the Moot Corp Business Plan Competition where MBAs from top business schools present business plans to panels of investors who then choose the best new venture.
Extensive links to business news and information.
Resources from this management consulting firm include a free entrepreneur's dictionary, insights, executive briefs, and presentations.
Association for individuals involved in supply chain management, encompassing the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities.
Information about the book The Engine of America: The Secrets to Small Business Success from Entrepreneurs Who Have Made It! by Hector V. Barreto, former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administratio
An extensive resource for all facets of business management.
Lists of networking groups according to locale.
A membership organization of business owners, all of whom run companies that exceed $1 million in revenue, designed to help leaders grow and learn from others.
Helpful resource for financial and business services. Addresses areas of law, accounting, taxation, and management.
Resources for leadership and management covering approximately 650 topics and spanning 5,000 links. Topics include key practices to start, develop, operate, evaluate, and resolve problems in organizations.
Free articles by Philip Campbell, CPA, author of the book Never Run Out of Cash.
The Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship presents notes, articles, and cases offering practical advice to entrepreneurs.
Business templates, free online classes, how-to guides, articles and tips, and product information.
Small business networking and ideas for starting a business, marketing, financing, grants, work at home, and internet e-commerce.
Podcast interviews about innovation and entrepreneurship with renowned entrepreneurs and executives, produced by students of Stanford University's Business and Design schools.
Columns, how-to guides, articles, ask the expert, and recommended resources.
Extensive resources for entrepreneurship, finance and accounting, human resources, sales and marketing, products and services, and operations.
A nonprofit based on the Toyota Business System offering books, workbooks, case studies, webinars, podcasts, workshops, conferences, and research helping companies transform themselves into lean enterprises.
News and special reports about business and technology in and around Silicon Valley.
Sample business plans, marketing plans, templates, sample contracts, and business agreements that help entrepreneurs start and grow a small business. Information about startup, business planning, marketing, management, legal and accounting, and technology.
A nonprofit organization covering all the basics of starting and operating a business. This resource center offers free courses, newsletters, video clips, and more.
A private, nonprofit membership organization presenting information on the business incubation industry and entrepreneurship.
Ideas and information concerning entrepreneurship and public policy.
Information and online seminars.
This online book provides a wealth of information and resources for small business owners and managers. It also contains many links to resources and contacts.
Audio tips covering a wide range of topics for entrepreneurs.
This portal helps small businesses seeking government contracts.
Formerly known as the Roberts Enterprise Development Fund, this Bay Area nonprofit provides financial investments and forms alliances with businesses to employ people who would otherwise live in poverty. Find information about the fund, publications, resources, training, and opportunities.
Extensive resource for facts, research, quotes, current events, and history.
Free resources, guides, tools, and techniques for the small business owner.
Information about social entrepreneurship, based on the PBS television series "The New Heroes."
An overview of links, resources, and publications for entrepreneurs, specifically for the class Entrepreneurship: Formation of New Ventures, but valuable for anyone interested in entrepreneurship.
Information, articles, forums, and blogs covering all facets of entrepreneurship.
Information and resources for starting and managing a business.
Information on federal requirements for operating a business.
A comprehensive resource offering programs and services to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed in business.
How-to guides for entrepreneurs on every facet of running a small business.
A peer network that connects business leaders from around the world.
A career center helping businesses recruit employees, screen applicants, connect with training resources, draft duty statements and job announcements, and more.
The Department of Finance Demographic Research Unit offers research papers and statistics about California's population.
Information about funding for eligible employers to offset the cost of job skills training.
The Employment Development Department offers extensive information about the state's labor market, tax information and forms, training services, employer guides, and emerging trends.
Information about employment of disabled persons, veterans services, welfare-to-work, and other work training programs and services.
An extensive resource for all facets of human resources.
Free information about a host of human resources issues.
Columns, how-to guides, articles, ask the expert, and recommended resources.
http://www.ilo.org/global/lang--en/index.htm United Nations agency promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights.
International professional association.
A publicly-funded resource for jobs, employment, education, training, and business development in the Tri-Valley communities.
An Employer Tool Kit with many tips about issues ranging from hiring practices to terminating an employee.
Detailed labor information and regional resources.
Information on this page applies to all employers, but has been specifically designed for small businesses which may not have a human resources department or a specialized EEO staff.
