Opportunity Fund helps you create pathways to business success.
Building a business isn't just about the money. You need guidance about licensing and permits, financial planning, and credit repair. Take a look at the following resources:
Business Licensing and Permits:
CalGOLD: A searchable database listing all license and permit requirements for your business
California Secretary of State: Partnership and corporation filing information
Business Planning:
SBA Business Plan Template: A Small Business Administration guide to business plans
Cash Flow Template: Use our Excel template to map out your monthly financials
Business Acquisitions: Learn how to find the right business to buy and how to write up a sales agreement
Money Management:
Mint, Buxfer: Free online budgeting software
Opportunity Fund IDA Savings: Are you a low-income individual trying to save? See if you're qualified for our matching grant program to save for an asset goal up to $4,000.
Credit Repair:
MyFICO: Learn how credit scores are calculated, and how you can manage and improve your credit
Free Credit Report: Every year you are entitled to one free credit report from each credit bureau. Here is the official site to access your information
Credit Counseling in Santa Clara and Credit Counseling in San Francisco: These non-profit agencies can help you with debt reduction, bankrupcy counseling, and general credit counseling
Entrepreneurship Training:
E-Center: Business training courses in San Jose
Renaissance Center: Training for business development in San Francisco
C.E.O Women: Business training and ESL courses in Oakland for immigrant and refugee women
Women's Initiative for Self Employment: Business training for women in San Jose, Oakland & SF
Anew America: Business training for immigrants in San Jose, Oakland and Berkeley
SCORE: Business counseling, mentoring, and training from retired executives
SBDC: SBA management assistance to current and prospective small business owners
Legal Services:
Legal Services for Entrepreneurs: Legal counseling and workshops for low-income entrepreneurs
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