Free Website Counseling
LMBE Solutions is an Oakland-based technology company that offers free 1-hour website counseling to small business and non-profit organizations in the Bay Area. Website counseling is offered every 3rd Thursday from 10:00 am-2:00 pm To schedule a website counseling session, send an email to KeyEllis@LMBESolutions.com To find out more about LMBE Solutions, go to http://www.LMBESolutions.com
Technology Resources
Oakland businesses have access to a few different resources to help them with technology, including workshop and web hosting services to help them sell online.
Classes & Consulting
SBDC Technology Assistance Program (TAP)
SBDC TAP offers free and low cost classes, consulting and bootcamps to help businesses with various aspects of using technology, including Social Networking, Online Marketing, Accounting Systems, Network Security and more. Check outhttp://sbdctap.org for more information.
Oakland Adult School
The Oakland Adult school offers affordable classes on various types of software, many of which are useful to small business owners, such as Excel, QuickBooks, Word, Access, Powerpoint, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and more. Get more information on the Oakland Adult School website.
Finding Technology Consultants and Companies
To find other technology services providers and consultants, the following resources may be of help:
Green business certified computer consultants
Search for computer consultants that are certified green businesses.
Sustainable Business Alliance Member Consultants
Find members of the Sustainable Business Alliance who provide computer and technology consulting.
Better Business Bureau Accredited Businesses
Search for the Bay Area BBB website Computer or Internet keywords to find BBB accredited technology businesses and consultants