Meet our Clients: Maple Street Denim
Julie Harleman, the owner of Maple Street Denim, has a lot of experience in the clothing industry. A couple of years ago, the denim store she previously managed had a…
2018 Small Business Resolutions
There are some great articles out there about small business resolutions to help move your business forward in 2018 (check out this one, this one, and this one). In this…
Meet our Client: Malaya Acupuncture and Wellness Center
Malaya Acupuncture and Wellness Center was started by Emil Velasquez when he wasn’t satisfied with the treatment options for his parents when they were sick.
Oakland’s minimum wage to increase January 1, 2018
Oakland’s minimum wage is increasing on January 1, 2018. For business owners, minimum wage increases can present concern or a sense of uncertainty about how the change may impact…
Make 2018 Less Stressful
Karla De Leon, Main Street Launch’s Assistant Vice President – Business & Economic Development, offers the following tip for small businesses. We’re reaching the end-of-the-year frenzy. Everyone is trying to…
Meet our Client: Lena’s Soul Food Cafe
Calvin Andrews, owner of Lena’s Soul Food Cafe, opened the restaurant because he wanted to share the cooking that he grew up on. The cafe is named after his mother who taught him and his three siblings how to cook.
How to Prepare Your Small Business for the Holiday Season
Holiday season is just around the corner, which means that the holiday shopper wave is coming for you and your business. Make sure to stay ahead of the massive influx that you and your store are bound to see this season. Also, make sure that you take advantage of the opportunity to increase revenues and profits.
Main Street Launch Fall Newsletter
In this newsletter: Letter from Our CEO Credit Tip Advising Corner: Why Your Online Presence Matters Resource for your Business: Townsquared Meet Our Clients: Acumen Building Enterprise Get To Know…
Guest Blog: How Much Will an Accountant Cost My Small Business?
Main Street Launch is excited to feature a guest post from Rachel Blakely. Rachel Blakely is a content writer for Patriot Software, LLC, a provider of online accounting and payroll…
Social Media Tips and Tricks
Today’s customer depends heavily on the internet. It is important to get involved and be active where your customers are. Social media provides a unique opportunity for businesses to share news and updates where there customers are active.