Small Business Week San Francisco 2013 http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com Celebrating Small Business In San Francisco Fri, 17 May 2013 15:42:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Small Business Wisdom Nuggets http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-nuggets-2/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-nuggets-2/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:40:18 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3114 For the past months we have been conducting interviews with San Francisco small business owners and experts to glean some of their wisdom and insight to share with you. The San Francisco Small Business Week Committee is pleased to share wisdom from these experts who help the small businesses that shape our communities to succeed. [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-nuggets-2/feed/ 0 I learn something new, and learn it the hard way, every week — SFSBW Wisdom Interview with Nikol Elaine, Founder, Nikol Elaine Makeup Artistry http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/i-learn-something-new-and-learn-it-the-hard-way-every-week-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-nikol-elaine-founder-nikol-elaine-makeup-artistry/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/i-learn-something-new-and-learn-it-the-hard-way-every-week-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-nikol-elaine-founder-nikol-elaine-makeup-artistry/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 19:15:09 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3110 The theme of San Francisco Small Business Week 2013 is Small Business: Shaping Our Communities. Over the next month and a half we will be sharing interviews with the entrepreneurs whose small businesses form the bedrock of our communities. They will be sharing their own stories and their thoughts on the important role that small [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/i-learn-something-new-and-learn-it-the-hard-way-every-week-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-nikol-elaine-founder-nikol-elaine-makeup-artistry/feed/ 0 The global workforce is shifting, as workers with the top skills are able to pick and choose the jobs they want — SFSBW Sponsor Interview with Elance http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/the-global-workforce-is-shifting-as-workers-with-the-top-skills-are-able-to-pick-and-choose-the-jobs-they-want-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-elance/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/the-global-workforce-is-shifting-as-workers-with-the-top-skills-are-able-to-pick-and-choose-the-jobs-they-want-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-elance/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 19:01:59 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3108 San Francisco Small Business Week would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Our sponsors understand the importance of our small businesses and show their support for them every day. We interviewed our sponsor Elance to learn how they are connecting small businesses with capable freelancers. What role does your company play [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/the-global-workforce-is-shifting-as-workers-with-the-top-skills-are-able-to-pick-and-choose-the-jobs-they-want-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-elance/feed/ 0 Starting a small business is no joke — SFSBW Sponsor Interview with T-Mobile http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/starting-a-small-business-is-no-joke-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-t-mobile/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/starting-a-small-business-is-no-joke-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-t-mobile/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 16:59:02 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3105 San Francisco Small Business Week would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Our sponsors understand the importance of our small businesses and show their support for them every day. We interviewed our sponsor T-Mobile to learn how they are taking the hassle out of small business’ communication needs. What role does [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/starting-a-small-business-is-no-joke-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-t-mobile/feed/ 0 Under promise and over deliver — SFSBW Wisdom Interview with Zel Anders, Owner, Tomboy Tailors http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/under-promise-and-over-deliver-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-zel-anders-owner-tomboy-tailors/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/under-promise-and-over-deliver-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-zel-anders-owner-tomboy-tailors/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 18:01:08 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3102 The theme of San Francisco Small Business Week 2013 is Small Business: Shaping Our Communities. Over the next month and a half we will be sharing interviews with the entrepreneurs whose small businesses form the bedrock of our communities. They will be sharing their own stories and their thoughts on the important role that small [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/under-promise-and-over-deliver-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-zel-anders-owner-tomboy-tailors/feed/ 0 Celebrate Small Business Week Sidewalk Sales Starting this Saturday! http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/celebrate-small-business-week-sidewalk-sales-starting-this-saturday/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/celebrate-small-business-week-sidewalk-sales-starting-this-saturday/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 15:01:05 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3098 Shop local, meet the merchants, and enjoy San Francisco Small Business Week by visiting some of the many Sidewalk Sales taking place in neighborhood commercial corridors throughout the City. Get great deals, catch the entertainment, connect with your favorite community, or explore some new neighborhoods and make some new friends. All day on Saturday May [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/celebrate-small-business-week-sidewalk-sales-starting-this-saturday/feed/ 0 Waste Zero — SFSBW Sponsor Interview with Recology http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/waste-zero-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-recology/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/waste-zero-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-recology/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 14:47:18 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3095 San Francisco Small Business Week would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Our sponsors understand the importance of our small businesses and show their support for them every day. We interviewed our sponsor Recology to learn how their services helping small businesses manage their waste and improve the environment. What role [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/waste-zero-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-recology/feed/ 0 You can’t have all the business, and you don’t want all the business — SFSBW Wisdom Interview with Semifreddi’s CEO/President Tom Frainier http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/you-cant-have-all-the-business-and-you-dont-want-all-the-business-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-semifreddis-ceopresident-tom-frainier/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/you-cant-have-all-the-business-and-you-dont-want-all-the-business-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-semifreddis-ceopresident-tom-frainier/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 16:32:16 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3090 Semifreddi’s CEO/President Tom Frainier has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration San Francisco District’s Northern California Small Businessperson of the Year.  Semifreddis is a family endeavor led by Tom, his sister, Barbara, and his brother-in-law Mike. Frainier was selected for this award, in part, for the job creation he has brought to the Bay [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/you-cant-have-all-the-business-and-you-dont-want-all-the-business-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-semifreddis-ceopresident-tom-frainier/feed/ 0 No one can go it alone, and sometimes it takes extra initiative to see that when you’re in the thick of things and the business is like your baby — SFSBW Expert Interview with Mark Quinn of the SBA http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/no-one-can-go-it-alone-and-sometimes-it-takes-extra-initiative-to-see-that-when-youre-in-the-thick-of-things-and-the-business-is-like-your-baby-sfsbw-expert-interview-with-mark-quinn-of-the-sba/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/no-one-can-go-it-alone-and-sometimes-it-takes-extra-initiative-to-see-that-when-youre-in-the-thick-of-things-and-the-business-is-like-your-baby-sfsbw-expert-interview-with-mark-quinn-of-the-sba/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 17:17:17 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3087 Small businesses in San Francisco have a wealth of opportunities to access wisdom and technical assistance from a variety of small business experts who provide one-on-one counseling, technical assistance, and instruction through neighborhood and community-based nonprofit agencies. The San Francisco Small Business Week Committee is pleased to share wisdom from these experts who help the [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/no-one-can-go-it-alone-and-sometimes-it-takes-extra-initiative-to-see-that-when-youre-in-the-thick-of-things-and-the-business-is-like-your-baby-sfsbw-expert-interview-with-mark-quinn-of-the-sba/feed/ 0 Eat, drink and connect at Flavors of San Francisco – San Francisco Small Business Week’s kick-off event! http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/eat-drink-and-connect-at-flavors-of-san-francisco-san-francisco-small-business-weeks-kick-off-event-2/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/eat-drink-and-connect-at-flavors-of-san-francisco-san-francisco-small-business-weeks-kick-off-event-2/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 16:10:39 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3085 Join us Monday, May 13th, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm as we kick-off a week dedicated to San Francisco’s small businesses.  Located in the City View Room at the Metreon, come meet and mingle with more than 1,200 small business owners and community leaders, as well as dozens of small business resource providers. Register Today While [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/eat-drink-and-connect-at-flavors-of-san-francisco-san-francisco-small-business-weeks-kick-off-event-2/feed/ 0 I took a dark storefront and painted it pink, wrapped it in Christmas lights, sparkled it with glitter, and filled it with temptation — SFSBW Wisdom Interview with Heather Young, Owner, Rock Candy Snack Shop http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/i-know-i-took-a-dark-storefront-and-painted-it-pink-wrapped-it-in-christmas-lights-sparkled-it-with-glitter-and-filled-it-with-temptation-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-heather-young-owner-rock-c/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/i-know-i-took-a-dark-storefront-and-painted-it-pink-wrapped-it-in-christmas-lights-sparkled-it-with-glitter-and-filled-it-with-temptation-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-heather-young-owner-rock-c/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 16:30:05 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3078 The theme of San Francisco Small Business Week 2013 is Small Business: Shaping Our Communities. Over the next month and a half we will be sharing interviews with the entrepreneurs whose small businesses form the bedrock of our communities. They will be sharing their own stories and their thoughts on the important role that small [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/i-know-i-took-a-dark-storefront-and-painted-it-pink-wrapped-it-in-christmas-lights-sparkled-it-with-glitter-and-filled-it-with-temptation-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-heather-young-owner-rock-c/feed/ 0 Patiently work hard, be honest, make good product, and trust that success will follow — SFSBW Wisdom Interview with Christian Noto, Owner, Jersey Tomatoes and Split Pea Seduction http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/patiently-work-hard-be-honest-make-good-product-and-trust-that-success-will-follow-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-christian-noto-owner-jersey-tomatoes-and-split-pea-seduction/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/patiently-work-hard-be-honest-make-good-product-and-trust-that-success-will-follow-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-christian-noto-owner-jersey-tomatoes-and-split-pea-seduction/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 16:22:52 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3074 The theme of San Francisco Small Business Week 2013 is Small Business: Shaping Our Communities. Over the next month and a half we will be sharing interviews with the entrepreneurs whose small businesses form the bedrock of our communities. They will be sharing their own stories and their thoughts on the important role that small [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/patiently-work-hard-be-honest-make-good-product-and-trust-that-success-will-follow-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-christian-noto-owner-jersey-tomatoes-and-split-pea-seduction/feed/ 0 Do it right, do it once — SFSBW Sponsor Interview with YP http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/do-it-right-do-it-once-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-yp/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/do-it-right-do-it-once-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-yp/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 16:28:31 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3067 San Francisco Small Business Week would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Our sponsors understand the importance of our small businesses and show their support for them every day. We interviewed our sponsor YP to learn how their products help connect small businesses with consumers. What role does your company play [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/do-it-right-do-it-once-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-yp/feed/ 0 Small businesses create jobs and help communities thrive and grow — SFSBW Wisdom Interview with Beth Peterson of BPE Global http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-businesses-create-jobs-and-help-communities-thrive-and-grow-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-beth-peterson-of-bpe-global/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-businesses-create-jobs-and-help-communities-thrive-and-grow-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-beth-peterson-of-bpe-global/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:27:39 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3062 The theme of San Francisco Small Business Week 2013 is Small Business: Shaping Our Communities. Over the next month and a half we will be sharing interviews with the entrepreneurs whose small businesses form the bedrock of our communities. They will be sharing their own stories and their thoughts on the important role that small [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-businesses-create-jobs-and-help-communities-thrive-and-grow-sfsbw-wisdom-interview-with-beth-peterson-of-bpe-global/feed/ 0 Small Business Wisdom from Cheryl Burr, owner of Pinkie’s Bakery http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-cheryl-burr-owner-of-pinkies-bakery/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-cheryl-burr-owner-of-pinkies-bakery/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:24:21 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3059 The theme of San Francisco Small Business Week 2013 is Small Business: Shaping Our Communities. Over the next month and a half we will be sharing interviews with the entrepreneurs whose small businesses form the bedrock of our communities. They will be sharing their own stories and their thoughts on the important role that small [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-cheryl-burr-owner-of-pinkies-bakery/feed/ 0 Small Business Wisdom Nuggets http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-nuggets/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-nuggets/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:01:32 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3056 For the past months we have been conducting interviews with San Francisco small business owners and experts to glean some of their wisdom and insight to share with you. The San Francisco Small Business Week Committee is pleased to share wisdom from these experts who help the small businesses that shape our communities to succeed. [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-nuggets/feed/ 0 Entrepreneurs need to be on top of their business’ financials — SFSBW Expert Interview with Lorena Roman of Working Solutions http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/entrepreneurs-need-to-be-on-top-of-their-business-financials-sfsbw-expert-interview-with-lorena-roman-of-working-solutions/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/entrepreneurs-need-to-be-on-top-of-their-business-financials-sfsbw-expert-interview-with-lorena-roman-of-working-solutions/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:14:55 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3054 Small businesses in San Francisco have a wealth of opportunities to access wisdom and technical assistance from a variety of small business experts who provide one-on-one counseling, technical assistance, and instruction through neighborhood and community-based nonprofit agencies. The San Francisco Small Business Week Committee is pleased to share wisdom from these experts who help the [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/entrepreneurs-need-to-be-on-top-of-their-business-financials-sfsbw-expert-interview-with-lorena-roman-of-working-solutions/feed/ 0 As a business owner, you wear a million different hats — SFSBW Sponsor Interview with VerticalResponse http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/as-a-business-owner-you-wear-a-million-different-hats-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-vertical-response/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/as-a-business-owner-you-wear-a-million-different-hats-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-vertical-response/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:07:26 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3048 San Francisco Small Business Week would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Our sponsors understand the importance of our small businesses and show their support for them every day. We interviewed our sponsor VerticalResponse to learn how their company’s marketing products help small businesses grow.  What role does your company play in [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/as-a-business-owner-you-wear-a-million-different-hats-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-vertical-response/feed/ 0 Small businesses make the world go around and are the heart of any community — SFSBW Interview with Gwendolyn Wright of The Wright Consultants http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-businesses-make-the-world-go-around-and-are-the-heart-of-any-community-sfsbw-interview-with-gwendolyn-wright-of-the-wright-consultants/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-businesses-make-the-world-go-around-and-are-the-heart-of-any-community-sfsbw-interview-with-gwendolyn-wright-of-the-wright-consultants/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:03:41 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3040 Small businesses in San Francisco have a wealth of opportunities to access wisdom and technical assistance from a variety of small business experts who provide one-on-one counseling, technical assistance, and instruction through neighborhood and community-based nonprofit agencies. The San Francisco Small Business Week Committee is pleased to share wisdom from these experts who help the [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-businesses-make-the-world-go-around-and-are-the-heart-of-any-community-sfsbw-interview-with-gwendolyn-wright-of-the-wright-consultants/feed/ 0 Have the courage to take risks and grow by learning from your successes and failures. — SFSBW Sponsor Interview with Intuit http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/have-the-courage-to-take-risks-and-grow-by-learning-from-your-successes-and-failures-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-intuit/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/have-the-courage-to-take-risks-and-grow-by-learning-from-your-successes-and-failures-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-intuit/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:45:59 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3028 San Francisco Small Business Week would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Our sponsors understand the importance of our small businesses and show their support for them every day. We interviewed our sponsor Intuit to learn how their company works to help our small businesses thrive. What role does your company [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/have-the-courage-to-take-risks-and-grow-by-learning-from-your-successes-and-failures-sfsbw-sponsor-interview-with-intuit/feed/ 0 Small Business Wisdom from Sarah Dvorak, owner of Mission Cheese http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-sarah-dvorak-owner-of-mission-cheese/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-sarah-dvorak-owner-of-mission-cheese/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:30:45 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3023 The theme of San Francisco Small Business Week 2013 is Small Business: Shaping Our Communities. Over the next month and a half we will be sharing interviews with the entrepreneurs whose small businesses form the bedrock of our communities. They will be sharing their own stories and their thoughts on the important role that small [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-sarah-dvorak-owner-of-mission-cheese/feed/ 0 The Secret to San Francisco’s Small Business Success http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/the-secret-to-san-franciscos-small-business-success/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/the-secret-to-san-franciscos-small-business-success/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:30:58 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=3026 San Francisco is a world-class city. One reason it is called this is because of the natural beauty that we find all around us and just across our bridges. But, it’s also considered a world-class city because of our unique and vibrant neighborhoods and the merchants that make them places we all want to revisit [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/the-secret-to-san-franciscos-small-business-success/feed/ 0 Small Business Wisdom from Don Weil of SCORE http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-don-weil-of-score/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-don-weil-of-score/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:50:10 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=2985 Small businesses in San Francisco have a wealth of opportunities to access wisdom and technical assistance from a variety of small business experts who provide one-on-one counseling, technical assistance, and instruction through neighborhood and community-based nonprofit agencies. The San Francisco Small Business Week Committee is pleased to share wisdom from these experts who help the [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-don-weil-of-score/feed/ 0 Small Business Week Sponsor Interview with Kaiser Permanente http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-week-sponsor-interview-with-kaiser-permanente/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-week-sponsor-interview-with-kaiser-permanente/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:50:23 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=2944 San Francisco Small Business Week would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Our sponsors understand the importance of our small businesses and show their support for them every day. We interviewed Elizabeth Ferber; Community & Government Relations Manager for our sponsor Kaiser Permanente to learn how her company works to help [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-week-sponsor-interview-with-kaiser-permanente/feed/ 0 Small Business Wisdom from Gregory Johnson, co-owner of Marcus Bookstore http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-gregory-johnson-co-owner-of-marcus-bookstore/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-gregory-johnson-co-owner-of-marcus-bookstore/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:33:19 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=2890 The theme of San Francisco Small Business Week 2013 is Small Business: Shaping Our Communities. Over the next month and a half we will be sharing interviews with the entrepreneurs whose small businesses form the bedrock of our communities. They will be sharing their own stories and their thoughts on the important role that small [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-gregory-johnson-co-owner-of-marcus-bookstore/feed/ 0 Small Business Wisdom from Bibby Gignilliat, CEO, Parties that Cook http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-bibby-gignilliat-ceo-parties-that-cook/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-bibby-gignilliat-ceo-parties-that-cook/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:51:54 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=2876 The theme of San Francisco Small Business Week 2013 is Small Business: Shaping Our Communities. Over the next month and a half we will be sharing interviews with the entrepreneurs whose small businesses form the bedrock of our communities. They will be sharing their own stories and their thoughts on the important role that small [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-bibby-gignilliat-ceo-parties-that-cook/feed/ 0 Small Business Wisdom from Giulietta Carrelli of Trouble Coffee http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-giulietta-carrelli-of-trouble-coffee/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-giulietta-carrelli-of-trouble-coffee/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:33:28 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=2827 The theme of San Francisco Small Business Week 2013 is Small Business: Shaping Our Communities. Over the next month and a half we will be sharing interviews with the entrepreneurs whose small businesses form the bedrock of our communities. They will be sharing their own stories and their thoughts on the important role that small [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-giulietta-carrelli-of-trouble-coffee/feed/ 0 Highlights from Small Business Week 2012: Albert Dixon of the San Francisco Small Business Development Center http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-albert-dixon-of-the-san-francisco-small-business-development-center/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-albert-dixon-of-the-san-francisco-small-business-development-center/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:22:54 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=2737 San Francisco is home to thousands of vibrant small businesses and also hosts a wealth of resources and organizations that offer services to help these businesses achieve their vision. As we get closer to Small Business Week 2013 we will be sharing some of our favorite highlights from last year including interviews with entrepreneurs and [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-albert-dixon-of-the-san-francisco-small-business-development-center/feed/ 0 SFEDA & San Francisco Small Business Week Mixer http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/sfeda-san-francisco-small-business-week-mixer/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/sfeda-san-francisco-small-business-week-mixer/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:02:19 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=1675 SFEDA & San Francisco Small Business Week Mixer This mixer has become a Small Business Week tradition. It is hosted by the San Francisco Economic Development Alliance (SFEDA), a collaborative of nonprofit organizations that offer training, funding, and ongoing support services for small and growing businesses. Cap off the week by mingling with San Francisco [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/sfeda-san-francisco-small-business-week-mixer/feed/ 0 Highlights from Small Business Week 2012: Azalina Eusope, Azalina’s http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-azalina-eusope-azalinas/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-azalina-eusope-azalinas/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:35:16 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=2712 San Francisco is home to thousands of vibrant small businesses and also hosts a wealth of resources and organizations that offer services to help these businesses achieve their vision. As we get closer to Small Business Week 2013 we will be sharing some of our favorite highlights from last year including interviews with entrepreneurs and [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-azalina-eusope-azalinas/feed/ 0 Highlights from Small Business Week 2012: Interview with Holly Anderson, The Service Worker’s Acupuncture Project (SWAP) http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-interview-with-holly-anderson-the-service-worker%e2%80%99s-acupuncture-project-swap/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-interview-with-holly-anderson-the-service-worker%e2%80%99s-acupuncture-project-swap/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:47:50 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=2691 San Francisco is home to thousands of vibrant small businesses and also hosts a wealth of resources and organizations that offer services to help these businesses achieve their vision. As we get closer to Small Business Week 2013 we will be sharing some of our favorite highlights from last year including interviews with entrepreneurs and [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-wisdom-from-paul-terry/feed/ 0 Highlights from Small Business Week 2012: Interview with Sharon Miller, CEO of Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-interview-with-sharon-miller-ceo-of-renaissance-entrepreneurship-center/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-interview-with-sharon-miller-ceo-of-renaissance-entrepreneurship-center/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:55:06 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=2621 San Francisco is home to thousands of vibrant small businesses and also hosts a wealth of resources and organizations that offer services to help these businesses achieve their vision. As we get closer to Small Business Week 2013 we will be sharing some of our favorite highlights from last year including interviews with entrepreneurs and [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-interview-with-sharon-miller-ceo-of-renaissance-entrepreneurship-center/feed/ 0 Highlights from Small Business Week 2012: Interview with Sarah Dvorak, Mission Cheese http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-interview-with-sarah-dvorak-mission-cheese/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-interview-with-sarah-dvorak-mission-cheese/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:33:55 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=2601 San Francisco is home to thousands of vibrant small businesses and also hosts a wealth of resources and organizations that offer services to help these businesses achieve their vision. As we get closer to Small Business Week 2013 we will be sharing some of our favorite highlights from last year including interviews with entrepreneurs and [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-interview-with-sarah-dvorak-mission-cheese/feed/ 0 Highlights from Small Business Week 2012: Interview with Emily Gasner, Working Solutions http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-interview-with-emily-gasner-working-solutions/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-interview-with-emily-gasner-working-solutions/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:41:02 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=2584 San Francisco is home to thousands of vibrant small businesses and also hosts a wealth of resources and organizations that offer services to help these businesses achieve their vision. As we get closer to Small Business Week 2013 we will be sharing some of our favorite highlights from last year including interviews with entrepreneurs and [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/highlights-from-small-business-week-2012-interview-with-emily-gasner-working-solutions/feed/ 0 Save The Date for San Francisco Small Business Week 2013! http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/saluting-the-heroes-of-our-economy/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/saluting-the-heroes-of-our-economy/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:40:50 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=1662 San Francisco Small Business Week (SF SBW) is a partnership that honors and supports San Francisco’s small businesses through a week-long series of celebrations, workshops, and networking events that inspire, educate, and connect the business community. SF SBW is part of a nationwide celebration of small businesses and entrepreneurs. This year’s SF SBW will take [...]

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]]> http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/small-business-conference-2/feed/ 0 San Francisco Board of Supervisors Small Business Award Ceremony http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/san-francisco-board-of-supervisors-small-business-award-ceremony-2/ http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/san-francisco-board-of-supervisors-small-business-award-ceremony-2/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:27:58 +0000 adam http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/?p=868 In 2013 the San Francisco Small Business Commission will once again team up with the Mayor and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to honor and recognize an exceptional small business from each of San Francisco’s 11 districts and citywide. Small Business Week 2013 Recognition Ceremony Tuesday, May 14, 2012 3:30pm Special Order Board of Supervisors Chamber, Room [...]

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