Starter guides for small businesses

Find resources and processes for the most common types of small businesses in San Francisco.

Business type:

Art vendor

Bar

Business consultant

Catering business

Cleaning business

Event planner

Food & beverage manufacturing

Food truck

Freelancer

Hair or nail salon

Multiple uses in one location

Non-profit

Restaurant

Retail store

Small contractor

Short term rental

Street and sidewalk event

Temporary events or pop-ups

 

Get help

Phone

General business assistance

Small business permit specialist

Office of Small Business

City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Room 140
San Francisco, CA 94102

Office of Small Business

Permit Center
49 South Van Ness
2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

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Last updated March 28, 2024

Departments

Office of Small Business
Office of Economic and Workforce Development