The City of Oakland is marking National Small Business Week (May 1-6, 2017) with a series of workshops and events. See more
Legal related programs include:
Tuesday May 2 9 a.m. – Noon
Legal Issues for Businesses
Oakland City Hall, Hearing Room 2
FREEThis workshop addresses many of the legal issues of critical importance to the formation and success of new and existing small businesses. The topics covered include: How to choose the best type of legal entity for your business; How to deal with government regulations affecting your business; How to determine whether your workers are employees or independent contractors and the types of insurance you should have for your business.
Trainer: SCORE Eastbay
To register: http://bit.ly/1XrXFtW
and later on Tuesday
2 – 4 p.m.
Navigating the City of Oakland
Oakland City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor, Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (14th Street at Broadway)
FREEYour one-stop workshop to learn all about City of Oakland programs and services, as well as permitting and licensing requirements for small businesses. Hear City staff across several departments talk about what Oakland has to offer to local entrepreneurs and business owners. The workshop includes presentations, Q&A and a resource fair for existing and aspiring businesses owners to get the information and answers they need for their businesses to launch, grow and thrive in Oakland.
1:30 – 2 p.m. Registration
2 – 3:30 p.m. City of Oakland Department Presentations
Oakland City Council Chamber3:30 – 4 p.m. City Departments Resource Fair Oakland City Hall Rotunda, 3rd Floor, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza (14th Street at Broadway)
To register: http://bit.ly/1XrXFtW