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Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 18 housing bills including a law that aims to stop communities from delaying construction of new housing projects. The bill by Sen. Nancy Skinner of Berkeley caps the number of public hearings on new projects, bans local governments from increasing fees on projects once an initial application is submitted and …

Newsom passes 18 bills to overcome California’s housing shortage Read More »

Covered California on Friday released the estimated 2020 rate changes for health insurance in each of its 19 pricing regions, and residents of the four-county Sacramento region will see average increases of 1.8 percent on the individual marketplace. That means premiums will actually drop slightly for some local consumers. Covered California’s release noted that, if …

California Health Insurance – Rate Increases & Changes Ahead. Hold on to your knickers! Read More »

In this age of online searching, it is clear that not having your business on the radar is a big mistake. We know that customers are less likely to reach out to business owners if they cannot research them. They want to see a website, social media, and what other customers are saying about that …

A solid online presence legitimizes your Small Business Read More »

“In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” is a quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin. With that in mind, it’s best to be prepared, at least financially, for taxes and tax season each year. The Risks When it comes to deductions, things can get a little sticky. What’s …

Padding Your Tax Deductions? The Consequences Are Serious Read More »

Marketing is important to every business’ survival, whether it’s for the local business up the street or the mega-corporation that spreads across all continents. Unfortunately, for the former, marketing is often put on the back burner, as a small-business owner has so many other things to deal with. Learn from your competitors As a small business, …

7 Proven Ways Successful Small Business Owners Market Their Business Read More »

Marketing is important to every business’ survival, whether it’s for the local business up the street or the mega-corporation that spreads across all continents. Unfortunately, for the former, marketing is often put on the back burner, as a small-business owner has so many other things to deal with. Learn from your competitors As a small business, …

7 Simple Ways to Boost Your Small-Business Marketing Read More »