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.
Oakland, California
OBDC is proud to call Oakland our hometown, and at the end of the year, we want to take a few moments to reflect on the incredible impact of the Oakland businesses we have supported over the years.
Oakland Business Sustainability Program
The Oakland Business Sustainability Program offers one-on-one, customized services to support businesses before, during, and after the East Bay Bus Rapid Transit construction period.
We can support your business to:
OBDC Clients in the New York Times
At OBDC, we know our clients represent and reflect the best of our communities. Their businesses create jobs, offer products and services that residents and visitors want, and make Oakland a great town to live and work in. We were thrilled to see our clients and their exceptional businesses highlighted in the New York Times article “36 Hours in Oakland, California”.
Ideas to #ShopSmall and #ShopLocal
We’re proud to support a lot of different kinds of local businesses in our work. If you’re looking for holiday gift ideas, check out our Borrower Map for the closest shopping to your neighborhood.
Credit Tip #3
Keep your balances low (<30%) to maintain a healthy credit score.
