Small Business

Workshop: Introduction to Accounting and Bookkeeping for Businesses

Thursday, 5/7/2026
1:00 - 3:00
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room B
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Learn about business setup, recordkeeping, cost management and more. No experience needed. Bring your business financial statements and tax returns with you to help you maximize the use of this session. 

Dorenda Haynes has over 20 years of extensive experience within the accounting community, working with multiple Fortune 500 companies, start-up companies, University of California at San Francisco and San Francisco State University.  Her background in accounting has afforded her a plethora of opportunities in financial management, relationship management, team building and managerial experience. Haynes partners with small business owners to develop robust financial solutions to help each client create a business that is built to last.

This workshop is presented by the San Francisco Small Business Development Center (SF SBDC). The SF SBDC empowers now and next-generation entrepreneurs with a prepared, growth mindset through transformative insights, resources and guidance.

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SF SBDC - Website

Small Business

Provide support to both aspiring and existing small business owners to boost their entrepreneurial skills and success.

Spotlight

Small Business Week

Founded by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce in 2004, San Francisco Small Business Week celebrates local entrepreneurs with events, workshops and networking opportunities to help them connect, learn and thrive.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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