SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a free service sponsored by the United States Small Business Administration. SCORE is comprised of men and women who had successful careers in management, ownership and operation of their own businesses. SCORE counselors provide free counseling services to owners and managers of small businesses and people who wish to buy or sell a business. If you wish, you may contact the SCORE East Bay Chapter 506 office in Oakland at (510) 273-6611.
Available through the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce:
- SCORE counseling appointments provided by appointment only on Wednesday mornings at the Chamber office. Call (925) 846-5858 to make an appointment.
- Small Business Resource Guide packet. Pick one up at our office free of charge, or we can mail it to you for a cost of $5 to cover postage. Contact the Chamber at (925) 846-5858 or e-mail Dawn Wilson for more information.
CITY OF PLEASANTON BUSINESS RESOURCES
Listing of vacant commercial properties in the City of Pleasanton
OBTAINING A BUSINESS LICENSE
Visit the City of Pleasanton Business License Department to download a license application, or contact them at 200 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, California 94566 (925) 931-5440
FILING FOR A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
Forms can be picked up on the second floor of the Alameda County Courthouse at 5672 Stoneridge Drive in Pleasanton, or visit Alameda County's website for more information.
Local newspapers that publish notices of fictitious business names:
The Tri-Valley Herald and The Valley Times are published by the Bay Area News Group (925) 462-4160 The Independent Newspaper (925) 447-8700
STATE FORMS, PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS
Contact:
California State Board of Equalization
1515 Clay Street, Suite 303
Oakland CA 94612-1432
(510) 622-4100
EMPLOYER REQUIRED NOTICES
Compliance materials are available at a discount to Pleasanton Chamber members. Visit the Chamber Store page for online purchases.
SMALL BUSINESS/SELF-EMPLOYED TAXPAYER & EDUCATION OFFICE
Small business and self-employed one-stop resource: Click here
LEGAL RESOURCES
Click here to access Frequently Asked Questions on Pre-Paid Legal Services' website.
