PRIME Increase
Most folks don’t necessarily know what “WSJ Prime” is, so it’s hard to tell what this interest rate might be.
Equal pay and employers
Last Friday was the seventh anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and President Obama announced new rules for closing the pay gap between men and women.
OBDC’s Veterans Program has a New Look
Last week Veteran Launch, an affiliate of OBDC Small Business Finance, launched its new website www.veteranlaunch.org. Click here to watch our video highlighting our clients and our program!
10 Resolutions for Business Success
We love this post by Susan Ward, and we encourage everyone to click here to read her great thoughts on each of these resolutions. Here are the highlights:
Oakland’s Best Restaurant Voting
Round 1 of this bracket-style voting closed yesterday, and we’re thrilled to see so many of our clients on the list. Click here to check out who made it and vote for your favorite Oakland restaurants.
OBDC Small Business Finance wins bid to host local SBDC
Effective January 1, OBDC Small Business Finance began service as the new host of the Alameda County’s Small Business Development Center.
GO-Biz Summit: Grow California Businesses
Don’t miss your opportunity to learn about the new resources and tax incentives available for small businesses offered by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. The GO-Biz summit will feature presentations on three major tax incentives for small businesses, information on the new California and San Francisco online business portal, and resources for financing your business.
Open Enrollment 2016
The Affordable Care Act places health insurance requirements on both individuals and employers. Health Law Guide for Business created a quick flow chart to help you determine what your responsibility is under the law.
Strategic Planning for Your Small Business
As the year ends, it’s a great time to take stock of your business performance over the last year, update your financial projections for the year to come, and make sure your financial projections align with your business’ strategic goals. Creating a strategic plan can help you articulate all of this in one place.
Year End Tax Planning
As the year winds down, this is a critical time for tax preparation. Accounting Today produced 10 tips for year-end tax planning. Click here to view their advice slideshow.