With the ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19, the state of California is coming to the aid of small business. Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a small business bridge loan of up to $50,000 and a 12-month reprieve of state sales tax. Small businesses will also...
Through no fault of your own, the time may have come to apply for a small business loan. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a lot pain from a health and economic standpoint. One positive outcome from this current emergency is the spirit and resolve of our family,...
Taxpayers have three extra months to pay their taxes this year as the country continues to reel from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Internal Revenue Services extended the deadline on March 21, which also applies to tax payments. No penalties or interest will be incur during this pause. The...
The recently enacted federal stimulus package puts paychecks directly into American bank accounts and sets aside financial aid for small business. As more business owners experience uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the billions in assistance is welcome news. To those employers who retain their staff, forgivable loans...
Small businesses want what’s best for their employees. This includes providing health coverage for all workers. But, where to start? Costs, plans and the complexities of health coverage administration can overwhelm business owners. As you decide to move forward with plans of providing your employees with health...
Sifting through dozens of resumes is just the beginning. When it comes to hiring the right people, small businesses can ill afford to rush the process. Doing so can result in missing out on a partnership with a great company asset and individual. When help is needed,...
By some estimates, you’ll spend thousands of hours in the office or somewhere on the job over a lifetime. Given that amount of time, conflict at work is inevitable. By understanding how to approach crucial conversations, we can make those hours at work not seem like multiple...
Your business needs room to grow. Implementing smart strategies to scale your business is indispensable to that goal. However, in order take that step, you must first ensure that your business model has carved a place within the market. Otherwise, scaling can truly be a setback. If...
Managing the ebbs and flows of your finances is critical to maintaining business growth. When businesses are able to track their financial affairs, they are better equipped to handle unexpected debt, stay ahead of their credit bills and make smart investments for the future. There are some...
Starting a business from the ground up is difficult. It requires years of planning, investment and the belief that anything is possible. As entrepreneurs learn through the process, however, building a profitable enterprise is a multi-layered endeavor, full of surprises and misconceptions that are quickly learned. These...