Our goal is to provide a place where business owners find useful links to help keep the wheels of business turning. In this section, we provide a myriad of resources from starting a business to hiring employees and beyond…
Local, State, and Federal Resources
Local
San Francisco wants your business. And the City offers unique opportunities, credits and incentives to attract your business. Below are links to help you learn about “only-in- San Francisco” opportunities for business and how to take advantage of the City’s unique offerings.
- Workforce Investment San Francisco (WISF)
- Starting a Business in San Francisco
- SF Labor Standards & Laws
- Prevailing Wage Standards
- San Francisco Chamber of Commerce for helpful events and tools
State
Welcome to California. Business leaders in the Golden State need to have a voice, and a roadmap to the issues that affect them – important matters such as health care, workers’ compensation and business taxes. They need to know what and how policies and legislation affect businesses large and small, what products and services are available, all applicable labor laws and much more. Below is a list of helpful links to encourage business in California.
- California’s Employment Development Department (EDD)
- California Labor Agency
- California Chamber of Commerce
- HRCalifornia
- CalGOLD
Federal
The United States operates some of the world’s largest and most comprehensive websites. Despite this fact, most are relatively easy to navigate. These federal links offer information on almost every aspect of business and are geared toward big business leaders and small business owners alike. Learn about energy issues, agricultural, environmental, defense, science and technology, international trade, taxes, economic and demographic data, financial assistance, business plans, selling to the government and much, much more.
Everything you need on the business continuum – how to start a business, how to grow a business and how to close a business. Information, regulations, and guidelines – it’s all here. The official business link to the US Government Business includes:
- SBA (Small Business Association): Register Your Business
- Veteran-Owned Businesses
- Women-Owned Businesses
- US Census Bureau census data can be useful for most business applications.
- US Chamber of Commerce provides a national view of employment and business.
Human Resources
- US Department of Labor Statistics
- Employee Benefit Research Institute
- State of California Department of Industrial Relations
- Society of Human Resource Management
- International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Employer Reference Materials
This section covers labor trends and workforce data, and legal and business resources, designed for employer reference.
Labor Information
- California Labor Agency
- California’s Employment Development Department
- Labor Market Data
- Prevailing Wage Standards
- SF Labor Standards
- US Census Bureau
Business and Legal Resources
- California Chamber of Commerce
- Employer Best Practices for Workers with Caregiving Responsibilities
- Guide for New Contractors
- HR California
- Certification and Referral Services
- SBA: Home-based businesses
- International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
- LEED
- Legal Zoom
- Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development
- National Council on Aging
- Nolo
- San Francisco Bar Association
- SF Chamber of Commerce
- US Department of Labor Statistics
- USGBC
- US Small Business Administration
- Veteran-Owned Businesses
- Women-Owned Businesses
Hiring Resources
San Francisco offers a myriad of civic organizations, religious groups and specialized training programs that work together to keep San Francisco’s unique pool of local talent working locally. We’re proud to be part of that effort and to provide a place where job seekers find the map to the perfect job and where business owners find useful links to help keep the wheels of business turning.
Hiring the right people is a crucial step in building a better business. San Francisco offers many social, civic, faith-based government and private agencies/associations dedicated to promoting local talent. Check out the links provided below.
- SFHSA
Human Services Agency of San Francisco - Arriba Juntos
Promoting economic self-sufficiency - The Family School
Promoting self-sufficiency through family support, education, etc. - Mission Hiring Hall
Meeting the immediate and long-term employment needs of SF - Goodwill
Helping businesses fill entry to mid-level positions - SF Chamber
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce - SFCC
San Francisco Conservation Corps - City Build
Construction industry job training - SFCDMA
San Francisco Parents Association - Tech Bridge
promoting girls excellence in science, technology, and engineering - Toolworks
Cost-free placement services in warehousing, janitorial, etc. - Service League
NorCal Service League- working inside and outside prisons - NCOA
National Council on Aging- employment of our older workers - Jobs for Youth
Job opportunities and training programs for youth - CCSF
Career Connection Job - NCN
National Council of Non-Profits - AARP
Promoting employment opportunities for older workers - ASAE
Association Career HQ
Hiring Graduates
They’ve worked hard, they’ve graduated and now they are ready to work harder for you. If you’re looking for entry-level or specialized jobs, students are a great resource. Below we have listed colleges in the City which allow employers to post jobs on their career sites.
- CCSF
City College of San Francisco Career Connection - SFSU
San Francisco State University Career Center - USF
University of San Francisco Career Center - UCSF
University of California, SF Office of Career Development - GGU
Golden Gate University Office of Career Planning - CIIS
California Institute of Integral Studies Career Development Office
