Workshop: Business Foundations: Navigating Entities and Government Filings

Wednesday, 3/12/2025
10:00 - 11:30
Steve Silver Music Center - 4th Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Learn the essential steps to legally start a business, from choosing a business structure to obtaining the necessary licenses and registrations. This workshop will explore different business entities—Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, LLC and S-Corp—to help you determine the best fit for your needs. The workshop will also cover essential licenses, permits, registrations and fictitious business name filings, with a special focus on Bay Area-specific requirements.

Offered in partnership with SCORE San Francisco. Mitchell Grunat is a seasoned executive with experience in consumer goods, food service, retail and medical industries. He has expertise in multi-unit national retail operations, marketing, lease negotiation, contract manufacturing and franchising. A SCORE mentor for nearly a decade, Grunat has helped aspiring entrepreneurs launch their businesses and assisted existing business owners in overcoming challenges and achieving growth.

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Small Business

Provide support to both aspiring and existing small business owners to boost their entrepreneurial skills and success.

Spotlight

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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