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Tag Archives: small business advising

Second Chance Legal Clinic – Mo’Magic

By Katie TaylorNovember 3, 2017

Second Chance Legal Clinic assists clients who are working to overcome barriers to employment and housing due to past arrest and conviction records. We provide free reentry legal services—with the…

Planificacion de Negocios (East Palo Alto)

By Katie TaylorSeptember 29, 2017

Este curso de 9 sesiones esta diseñado principalmente para empresas antes de su lanzamiento. Este curso es una introducción de conceptos básicos de negocios. Esta diseñado para ayudar a los…

5 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Food Truck Business

Small Business NewsBy Joyce WindrossAugust 23, 2017

This article was written by Andrew L. Wang and originally appeared on NerdWallet on April 28, 2017.  It is shared with permission. When aspiring food truck proprietors call him for…

How to Get Your Business Out of Debt in 5 Steps

Small Business NewsBy Joyce WindrossJuly 26, 2017

This article was written by Steve Nicastro and originally appeared on NerdWallet on May 17, 2017.  It is shared with permission. Debt is a necessary part of running a small…

5 Things to Do When Starting an Online Store

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossJune 21, 2017

This article  is written by Jackie Zimmermann and originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission. Starting an online business might seem like a quick and easy way to make…

Deciding to borrow money

Newsletter, Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossMay 31, 2017

  Paula Groves is Main Street Launch’s Senior Vice President – Business Consulting.  She offers tips and advice to entrepreneurs to help them start and grow their small businesses.  This…

Small-Business Grants: Where to Find Free Money

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Joyce WindrossMay 24, 2017

This article  is written by Jackie Zimmermann and originally appeared on NerdWallet and is shared with with permission. They say there’s no such thing as a free ride. In the world of…

The Benefits of Veteran & Disabled Veteran Business Certifications

Small Business News, VeteransBy Joyce WindrossMay 10, 2017

This piece was based on VetLikeMe’s April 14 blog post.  Click here to read that piece.   Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) certification can qualify…

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…

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