Legal Services for Entrepreneurs (LSE) provides free business legal services to low-income individuals, including women and persons of color, who want to start or develop for-profit businesses; and certain for-profit businesses committed to community economic development. The legal services provided by LSE include entity formation, intellectual property (trademark, copyright), commercial leases, zoning compliance, employment issues, and customer and supplier contracts.

MOEWD oversees activities and programs related to business attraction and retention, workforce training, development planning, and neighborhood commercial revitalization.

SFBizInfo is San Francisco's premier source, connecting businesses to the City. Whether you are a small business owner or a Fortune 500 company, this innovative program will simplify the process of doing business in San Francisco.

The City and County of San Francisco's business Web site offers comprehensive information for current and prospective business owners regarding starting and doing business in the city.

The San Francisco District Office of the SBA includes the Business Information Center and Entrepreneur Center directly across from the district office. In addition to the SBA's financial guarantee programs, these centers provide businesses with the tools for enhancing and growing their businesses.