Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Wide range of free classes and training programs for entrepreneurs across the Bay Area, with multiple in-person locations and virtual options available.
Marin Economic Forum
Reports, news, and advising for Marin County business owners, along with a forum for collaboration on improving the area's economic vitality while enhancing social equity and protecting the environment.
Legal Services for Entrepreneurs
Free legal services to low-income entrepreneurs, including legal representation, counseling, and workshops on issues including intellectual property, entity formation, employment issues, and contracts.
NerdWallet
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.
Pacific Community Ventures
Small business advising program featuring one-on-one advising, strategy roundtables, educational events, and promotional opportunities.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
Free individualized advice and guidance regarding the formation, management, financing, and operation of your business, with many in-person locations and virtual options available.
Sonoma County Economic Development Board
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.
San Francisco Smart Money Coaching
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.
SF LGBT Center
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.
Centro Community Partners
Entrepreneurship and financial literacy training programs, along with one-on-one business advisory services, to low-to-moderate income entrepreneurs.
Alliance for Community Development
Free, COVID-specific navigation sessions to small business owners seeking support, with a special focus on Oakland entrepreneurs.