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Tag Archives: OBDC Small Business Finance

Happy Independence Day!

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossJuly 4, 2018

This post was originally published on July 5, 2017.   Our offices were closed yesterday, in celebration of Independence Day, July 4.  We want to take a brief moment to…

Get to Know Lee Lambert

Main Street Launch News, Newsletter, OaklandBy Joyce WindrossAugust 2, 2017

Katie Taylor, Main Street’s Vice President – Marketing & Executive Projects, interviews Lee Lambert.  Lee has over 30 years of experience in management consulting, financial services, corporate and business development…

Get to Know Adrian Gomez Zavala

Main Street Launch News, Newsletter, OaklandBy Joyce WindrossJune 1, 2017

Katie Taylor, Main Street’s Assistant Vice President – Communications, interviews Adrian Gomez Zavala. Adrian worked as a banker and licensed financial specialist at a community business bank before coming to…

Business Structure: How to Choose the Right One for You

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Joyce WindrossApril 19, 2017

This article  is written by Andrew L. Wang and originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission. Designing a killer website, prototyping your product, talking your way to your first…

Your Small Business Should Have Its Own Credit Score

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Joyce WindrossMarch 29, 2017

This article  is written by Heather Castle and originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission.   By Heather Castle, CFP Learn more about Heather on NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor…

Get to Know Mike McGrane

Main Street Launch News, Newsletter, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossMarch 1, 2017

Katie Taylor, Main Street’s Assistant Vice President – Communications, interviews Mike McGrane.  Mike has extensive experience understanding comprehensive business goals and solutions needed to assist in business lending and over…

‘Like Vultures’: Business Owner Explains How He Escaped MCAs

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossFebruary 22, 2017

This article  is written by Benjamin Pimentel and originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission.   Len Rogers’ business, the Electric Bicycle Super Store, was growing fast — so…

Personal Finance Tips for Entrepreneurs

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossJanuary 26, 2017

This article originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission. By Heather Castle, CFP Learn more about Heather on NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor  As entrepreneurs, many small-business owners are comfortable…

Money Tips for Young Entrepreneurs

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossDecember 28, 2016

This article  is written by Dmitriy Fomichenko and originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission.   Learn more about Dmitriy on NerdWallet’s Ask An Advisor Entrepreneurs have to wear…

Get to Know Karla De Leon

Main Street Launch News, NewsletterBy Joyce WindrossDecember 1, 2016

Katie Taylor, Main Street’s Assistant Vice President – Communications, interviews Karla De Leon. Karla’s background has been a mix of business and public policy, and her focus has been small…

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