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A Simple 6-Step Process to Starting a Small Business
Is 2019 the year that you take your bright idea and turn it into a small business or startup? Making the decision to start your own business can be intimidating – but with knowledge, passion, and a set plan, the sky’s the limit for your dreams.
Posted on: Friday, February 22, 2019 - 10:55am
Changes that affect your business in 2019
Beginning January 2019, there have been some new developments in employment regulations:
Minimum Wage Change
Posted on: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - 11:47am
Top 5 Traits That Make Veterans Great Entrepreneurs
Having recently celebrated Veterans Day, we want to say THANK YOU this week to all of our veterans for their service. In addition to expressing our thanks, it is part of our mission at Central CA SBDC Network to help veterans succeed in new and growing business ventures.
Posted on: Friday, November 16, 2018 - 11:25am
How H.R. 5050 Changed Entrepreneurship For Women
Women as entrepreneurs have come a long way in shaping the nation’s economic landscape since the women’s business ownership act of 1988, also known as H.R. 5050. The 30-day countdown begins to mark 30-years of H.R. 5050 advancing generations of women in small business.
Posted on: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 9:18am
75 Inspiring Motivational Quotes About Success
This article provides 75 quotes to motivate you and your team. If an employee went out of their way to service a customer or help out a co-worker, do not hesitate to praise them.
Posted on: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 3:40pm
6 Types of Businesses You Can Start With Almost No Cash
Do not let sourcing funds be an impediment to owning a business. With a commitment to succeed and a small investment, starting a business is easier than you may think. You can be up and running in a matter of days! Read more...
Posted on: Friday, July 27, 2018 - 5:01pm
11 Strategies to Lead and Succeed as a Minority Woman
All businesses face economic and workforce challenges. Businesses owned by African Americans, Asians, Hispanics, and other minority women including those with disabilities tend to be small and face additional challenges in competing with larger proprietors.
Posted on: Friday, June 29, 2018 - 2:35pm
Optimizing your Website Address
Your URL, also known as your domain name, is a marketing message, and how you present it says a lot to your audience - especially if you're targeting an audience 40 or under. Presenting it the way you did 20, 10 or even 5 years ago risks being 'out of sync' with what your audience expects to see...
Posted on: Monday, May 7, 2018 - 8:53am
Central Valley small businesses honored
Central Valley Business Times, MERCED October 3, 2017 10:09am
• SBDC Network Announces Small Businesses of the Year
• “These business owners are making a difference in their communities”
Posted on: Monday, December 18, 2017 - 2:30pm
Millennials and small business go well together, study says
Millennials — Americans born between 1980 and 2000 — may be the most entrepreneurial generation ever. A new study shows Millennials have more experience with small business and greater desire to start businesses than previous generations. But the study also demonstrates a continuing need for...
Posted on: Monday, December 18, 2017 - 2:26pm
