May 29, 2020
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Benevolence can be good business. The business world is often portrayed as a highly competitive ecosystem in which you need to fight to get ahead. To a good extent, that’s very true. Entrepreneurs need thick skin, drive and intense focus to succeed. But it’s also important for entrepreneurs to remember the value of kindness. Take […]
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May 21, 2020
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Here’s what you need to know about the state’s plan to reopen for business during the coronavirus pandemic. Venice Beach on May 17.Credit…Ryan Young for The New York Times California was the first state in the nation to order all residents to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus. On Monday, Gov. […]
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May 14, 2020
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Let’s take a look at another way the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act can help your business. The new act eliminates some of the tax-revenue-generating provisions included in a previous tax law. With the rules for claiming certain tax losses being modified it can provide businesses with relief from the novel coronavirus […]
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May 08, 2020
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A Brightline train sits at the station in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, California has approved a $600 million private activity bond allocation for construction of the $5 billion Virgin Trains-Brightline railway that within four years could be whisking passengers from Las Vegas to a (distant) Los Angeles suburb at speeds of up to […]
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Apr 30, 2020
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“Every business is a startup in times like these, so you should focus on cash flow—not profits. The decisions you make today will have enormous ramifications for the future of your business. ” Thomas Ulbrich, Assistant Dean for Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation UB School of Management “Firms that have retained their employees will have a […]
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Apr 23, 2020
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UPDATE: April 22, 2020: The Senate on April 21 approved additional stimulus funds totaling $480 billion, with $310 billion earmarked for the PPP, five days after the latter’s original well of funding ran dry. Though the bill saw bipartisan support in the Senate, it still needs to be approved by the House, which could vote on the matter […]
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Apr 16, 2020
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Staying positive and optimistic during times of crisis can be challenging, but it’s critical to your mental well-being and immune system. Your attitude is so much like an inner architect building resilience in your mindset. Today, due to the hindrances caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, even individuals with the sunniest of outlooks may be having […]
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Apr 09, 2020
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The Congress is on the verge of bi-partisan approval of increasing the CARES Act PPP aid pool. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pressed ahead with his plan for a quick vote Thursday on a $250 billion boost in a small business aid program. McConnell has offered an amendment to the record $2.2 trillion pandemic response […]
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Apr 09, 2020
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SACRAMENTO – This week the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) launched two different options that will allow California’s more than 283,600 licensed contractors and almost 21,000 registered Home Improvement Salespersons (HIS) to either renew their license, or to pay for their license or registration renewal online via CSLB’s website. The following two options are […]
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Apr 02, 2020
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The government says it will begin disbursing loan money to company owners and freelancers Friday under the Paycheck Protection Program, part of the $2 trillion relief package signed into law last week. This program authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan […]
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