Bay Area Business Challenge
Our first Bay Area Business Challenge is finding 1000 Small Businesses in the Bay Area who need assistance.
SBDC partners with Bay Area Black Market to serve disadvantaged communities
SBDC and Bay Area Black Market have partnered to facilitate a Bay Area Business Challenge to assist minority owned, women owned, disabled and veteran owned businesses in underserved and socially disadvantaged communities. THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE SIGN UP 1000 Businesses This is
Call for Black Woman Owned Technology Platforms
Less than 1% of Black Women Owned Technology companies get funded. It's time to change the narrative and help move Black Women Founders forward.
California to increase Sales Tax during the pandemic
California increases Sales Tax during the pandemic. The tax rate changes apply only within some city or county limits. The new tax rates, tax codes, acronyms, and expiration dates will be available to view and download here as a spreadsheet
We Buy Black & SheaMoisture Relief Fund
We Buy Black, in cooperation with SheaMoisture, is announcing the Black Business Relief Fund: $100,000 for Black owned businesses
Alameda County Grants
The COVID-19 Community Grant will award up to a total of $100,000 in funding this cycle. CBOs are eligible to apply for up to $25,000. Selection criteria include benefits to communities most at risk and number of
The Secret Weapon behind your Favorite Local Brands
ICAFund Good Jobs is one of the Bay Area’s best kept secrets for growing sustainable brands and creating jobs. ICA ”invest in high potential businesses to create economic freedom for those who need it most
Why Automation?
Most entrepreneurs miss half of the opportunities to automate. By finding these opportunities, you can spend more time doing the things that bring in the cash. Developing solid processes and automated systems benefits your company and helps increase your bottom
Establishing Business Credit
Good credit (both business and consumer) is important for the future of your business. Strong business credit scores on sites like NAV can help business owners secure better interest rates on loans, and secure better trade terms with
Testing Your Business Idea
Everyone has great ideas. Most people don’t take any action on their ideas. I’m sure you’ve had a great idea that someone else has brought to fruition. We all do! The first step is not a business plan, or a