Capacity Building Training for Small Business Owners
MICRO-ENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (META)
OCCUR is focused on helping small business owners improve and sustain their business. We offer Oakland small business owners technical assistant to help achieve optimum operating and business goals. Entrepreneurs can obtain guidance on how to enhance long-term growth potential and analyze consumer needs.
OCCUR is offers FREE guidance and information about key small business topics: such as
- Vision & Mission Planning
- Target Marketing
- Budget Creation & Management
- Consumer Needs Analysis
- Competitor SWOT Analysis
- How to Determine Product & Service Value
OCCUR's Mini-Grant (OMG) Application
OCCUR's Mini-Grants offer supplemental support to Oakland-based small business owners, faith-based and nonprofit organizations.
Shop and Support
Oakland's Small Black Businesses
Oakland is home to a variety of charming Black owned shops nestled within culture filled neighborhoods providing a wide variety of retail and vibrant business activity.
Quality Products and Services
Consumers can expect a feast for fashinistas and hair-design devotees with many quaint eateries and small retail businesses geared to serve the surrounding communities. Home improvement and antique enthusiasts will also find everything needed for even the most unusual projects