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 software for small business. At Patriot, she enjoys providing actionable, growth-oriented information for small business owners. Most small business owners would agree that managing…
You’ve run the numbers for starting a craft brewery — and you’re absolutely shocked at the costs. Or maybe you’re lucky enough to already be operating, but you can’t keep up with demand.
In either case, one lower-cost alternative is contract brewing. Here’s what you need to know.
Fair Game is a video game store located in Sacramento that offers retro games, old consoles, collector items, and much more. Terry Watts, a marine corp veteran, runs the store with enthusiasm that connects with the customers. He has formed a great relationship with his community, and he is enhancing his reach by engaging in…
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.
Hack the Hood is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunity for low-income teens, young adults, and small businesses throughout the community. The organization offers a program for low-income teens and young adults of color that teaches them about website development, professionalism, and career exploration in tech. The trained programmers then work with small businesses…
Alicia K Designs is a boutique full-service event design and production company that turns weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings into extraordinary events. Founded by Alicia herself, she works with clients to cater to their needs, whether they need hands on help planning the entire event or if they are looking for help on a…
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…
Rosa Martin, the owner of Las Marianas Food Truck, started out as a brick and mortar restaurant, but as rent prices increased, she turned to Main Street Launch for additional capital to open a food truck instead. This became one of Oakland’s first Guatemalan food trucks, and Rosa serves delicious Guatemalan and Mexican favorites throughout…
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…
