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Dates are subject to change.For more information, call (415) 553-4433 x101 or info@urbansolutionssf.org.Event Sponsorships are still available. Contact Development and Communications Director Janice Lee.
Fillmore Tour
Tuesday, April 24
4:30-6 p.m.
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Hear from small business owners how Urban Solutions has contributed to the revival of this neighborhood, a destination for live music and culture. Meet at Marcus Books, the oldest African American bookseller in the United States. The tour concludes with dinner at Sheba Piano Lounge.
RSVP required for the tour. Send your name, title, company, e-mail address and phone number to: Janice@urbansolutionsSF.org or (415) 553-4433 ext. 106.
San Francisco Small Business Week
May 12-20
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Celebrate the contributions of San Francisco small businesses! Connect with more than 4,000 members of the small business community! Focus on making your business soar! Learn about best practices and innovative technology. Join this inspiring free annual event that honors small business' contribution to San Francisco's prosperity. See the full schedule of events.
South of Market Tour
Thursday, May 24
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Hear directly from entrepreneurs how Urban Solutions has worked to attract small businesses that serve the community and bring new visitors. Meet at Bindlestiff Studio, a theater that showcases Filipino American performing arts. The tour will conclude with lunch at an area restaurant.
RSVP required for the tour. Send your name, title, company, e-mail address and phone number to: Janice@urbansolutionsSF.org or (415) 553-4433 ext. 106.
Best Practices for New Employers
Thursday, May 31
1-5 p.m.
Location TBA
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Urban Solutions will host a free forum open to San Francisco Bay Area small businesses, focusing on legal and human resource issues specifically designed to protect small businesses. A panel discussion of legal professionals will address common pitfalls for small business employers and what to do to proactively address these issues and prevent lawsuits from employees. The panel discussion will be followed by one-on-one sessions between entrepreneurs and pro bono employment attorneys to answer their own general employment practice questions, as well as appointment sign-ups for small businesses to have their personnel policies reviewed during Urban Solutions' Legal Office Hours.
Financial Management and Recordkeeping
Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, August 2
5-7 pm
West Bay Conference Center
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After taking this intensive two-session course, you can expect to increase your business profits and performance. The sessions will cover the importance of budgeting, and the purpose of different financial reports so that you will know where your cash is going and how much working capital you have saved in the bank. Learn to create spreadsheets to improve business performance and track customers and products.
Legal Office Hours
Wednesday, July 11, August 1, September 5, October 3
4–6 p.m.
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At our Legal Office Hours, small
business owners and entrepreneurs can make appointments
with Urban Solutions to receive the following
services:
- Appointment with a lawyer from Hanson Bridgett
LLP about your business lega issue
- Appointment with a lawyer from Legal Services
for Entrepreneurs for referrals to other resources
for your business legal issue.
During your appointment, Hanson
Bridgett lawyers will be available to discuss
your business transactions, common legal terms
used in the business world, and the impact of
your business decisions on your legal rights and
obligations. Raise questions concerning:
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Leasing Terms, Negotiation
and Renegotiation (tenant’s rights, right
to terminate, option to renew)
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Entity Formation (forming
a corporation or limited liability company)
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Intellectual Property (trademark,
software license, website privacy policy)
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Contract Terms and Negotiation
(scope of work, limiting liability, right
to terminate)
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Employment Issues (hiring
and firing personnel, working as an independent
contractor)
After this appointment, a lawer from Legal Services
for Entrepreneurs will be able to offer the following
services:
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Referrals to LSE pgrograms
that provide legal training and free legal
assistance on an ongoing basis
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Referrals to other legal service
providers, including immigration, employment,
and civil rights organization
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Referrals to moderate-fee
attorneys who can help you with your business
needs
ANY SMALL BUSINESS OWNER OR ENTREPRENEUR
with a relevant question will be able to sign
up for office hours. If space is available, community
non-profit organizations may also participate.
This is a free legal clinic that takes place monthly.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Reserve
your appointment today by calling (415) 553-4433
ext 101 or emailing
janelle@urbansolutionssf.org.
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