This post was originally shared on September 14, 2016. Each year from September 15 to October 15 the United States recognizes the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans and celebrates their heritage and culture. We want to celebrate by reflecting on the substantial (and growing!) impact of Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs to our national…
Main Street Launch’s Intern – Development & Fundraising Brooke Solomon offers some tips for writing your business bio. For help building your online presence, contact your local SBDC to get free professional advice from a business consultant. A business biography is an important factor in creating a strong online presence and a strong relationship…
This post was originally shared on September 5, 2016. On this Labor Day, we want to take a minute to celebrate the people that work in small businesses. Since 1995, small businesses have generated over 65% of the new new jobs and currently over 50% of the working population (120 million people) works in…
Karla De Leon, Main Street Launch’s Assistant Vice President – Business & Economic Development, offers the following tip for small businesses. For a lot of businesses that have been around for a while, managing a website and social media seems unnecessary. You’ve been in business just fine without it, so why start now? Answer:…
This article was written by Andrew L. Wang and originally appeared on NerdWallet on April 28, 2017. It is shared with permission. When aspiring food truck proprietors call him for advice, Keith Hill asks a few questions, among them, “Do you watch Food Network?” “Those lines [of customers outside food trucks] are TV lines,” says…
Main Street Launch’s Intern – Development & Fundraising Brooke Solomon offers some local options for back to school shopping and errands. Visit our client map to find more local businesses to support. Summer vacation is quickly coming to an end after a season of heat, kids, and no homework. As the students head back…
Our partner Alameda County offers a hiring program for employers. Click here for their fact sheet. This program offers hiring assistance (placing workers in your business), wage reimbursement (up to 50% off for 6-months), and ongoing support for you as an employer. The requirements for business to participate in this program are: Business…
Main Street Launch is excited to feature a guest post from Amanda Cameron. Amanda Cameron is a content writer for Patriot Software, LLC, a provider of online accounting and payroll software for small business. At Patriot, she writes about payroll, small business accounting, the recruiting process, and other small business topics. If you’ve…
Our partner Forest Restaurant Supply has multiple ways they can support your food business. Forest Store: you can find a variety of restaurant equipment, furniture, and supplies to get your business to exactly where you want it. Their team is knowledgeable about their products and can help you make the best choice for your…
This article was written by Steve Nicastro and originally appeared on NerdWallet on May 17, 2017. It is shared with permission. Debt is a necessary part of running a small business. A business loan, line of credit or a business credit card can help your company hire new employees, purchase equipment and finance growth. But…
