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Shop Small This Holiday Season

November 25, 2015

This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, and we could not be more excited to celebrate. In 2014, an estimated $14.3 billion was spent at local businesses across the US.

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Credit Tip #2

November 23, 2015

Only time will heal the negative impact of a late payment on an active trade line.

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OBDC Expands Services for Borrowers

November 21, 2015

We are excited to share some additional services available to our clients, in an effort to continuously improve the ways in which we support you as you work to grow your businesses.

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Make Sure the Minimum Wage Increase Doesn’t Hurt Your Bottom Line

November 20, 2015

Earlier this year, Oakland saw a $3.25 increase in its minimum wage from $9 per hour to $12.25 per hour. While some business owners have been adjusting to this increase, it’s now time to prepare for another increase.

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The Racial Wealth Gap

November 19, 2015

Asset Funders Network and FIELD at the Aspen Institute recently released a study about the racial wealth gap. Because Black and Latino households hold lower levels of business and financial assets, contributing to lower levels of wealth, business ownership can be a vehicle to increase an entrepreneur’s and her family’s overall net worth.

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