Workshop: Business Foundations: Navigating Entities and Government Filings

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.

This program will be held in the Steve Silver Room on the 4th floor of the Main Library. For information, visit: https://on.sfpl.org/bizfoundations