Great Writeup In the Small Business Bulletin!

Thanks so much--much appreciation for the OSB!

Full interview:

• Client Spotlight: A Tran's Bay Bike Shop
 
Tammy Powers owns the first and only bike shop on Treasure Island, A Tran's Bay Bike Shop. Tammy received assistance from OSB counselor, Christian Murdock and sits down with us for our September "Client Spotlight"...

Q: What type of business do you own and what makes you unique?
 
A: When people ask me what type of business I own, I jokingly tell them, with a bit of seriousness, that I sell time machines. "Use the product that I sell to you and you'll feel like a kid again." Although said more precisely... I own a bicycle shop. My shop is unique for 2 reasons, first: I'm the only bike shop on Treasure Island, and second; mine is the only bicycle shop in ALL of California owned by a male-to-female transsexual.  Our slogan is "We Love BIcyclists!"

Q: How was the Office of Small Business involved in assisting you?
 
A: The Office of Small Business has been involved in helping me in just about everything! I never owned a business in SF before and I never went to business school... so I had tons of questions about what to do and where to go simply in order for me to get started. I'm an excellent mechanic who loves bicycles; and because I'm transforming my gender found it difficult to get hired. So I created my own job and am very thankful to the OSB that they helped me accomplish that.

Q: Top 3 reasons for being a small business owner in SF?
 
A: The top 3 reasons for being a business owner in SF are: 1. It's one of the greatest cities in the world and the never-ending supply of tourists who visit us are a continuous cash flow. 2. The restaurants and entertainment here are second to none. 3. San Francisco warmly welcomes ALL business owners, even those of us who are transforming our gender.
 
A Tran's Bay Bike Shop
1 Avenue of the Palms #021
SF, CA 94130
415-678-5323
http://www.transbaybikes.com/
M-F 11:00 to 6:00, weekends 12:00 to 4:00

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TGForum Feature

Thanks to TGForum.com for sharing info about my shop!

Such an honor to be mentioned. It's a great site, great publication, great place for community.

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Thanks to The Bay Area Reporter

Thanks to The Bay Area Reporter for Writing About A Tran's Bay Bike Shop!

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They wrote:

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Transforming bicycling

With bicycles or relationships, there are three types of people in the marketplace. There are people looking to find their perfect bike, ready for the lifestyle changes that will come with the purchase. There are people who already have a long-favorite bike, but who are looking for a tune-up or maintenance to keep things rolling smoothly. And then there are people who are just looking for a little fun for an hour or two.

Regardless of which category best describes you, the new business A Tran's Bay Bike Shop ( 1 Avenue of the Palms, Building One, Suite 021, Treasure Island) may have the answers you need. (About bicycles, not about relationships.)

Owner Tammy Powers  is ready to help you pick out a new bike, but as a former automotive mechanic Powers is also ready to service your current ride. And within the next few weeks, the shop, located on the beautiful Treasure Island waterfront, will begin renting a fleet of bicycles for visitors to the island.

"Treasure Island is so much fun, and once people finally see it and its beautiful views of the city, they see it's a great way to spend the day," said Powers.

The cheeky name of the shop refers to Powers being a transgender woman.

According to Powers, it was important that her trans identity be a strong element of the business' identity as well. "I wanted to be out there representing transsexuals, and showing that we can be capable, that we can be successful in business too," she said.

A Tran's Bay Bike Shop is currently in soft opening, with a full grand opening celebration featuring a vegetarian feast coming in May. During February, Powers is offering a complete tune-up for $35, with mention of this column.

For more information on sales, service, and rentals, call A Tran's Bay Bike Shop at (415) 678-5323.