- Small Business Monthly, Town Business, Jun 30, 2010
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New Tax Threatens Oakland's Small Businesses
A proposal by mayoral candidate Don Perata would give the city the highest sales tax rate in Northern California.
- Small Business Monthly, Town Business, Jan 27, 2010
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Berkeley's Pot Club Mistake
Because of an apparent oversight by the city council, a pot club is about to move near a private elementary school and a preschool. And local businesses aren't happy about it, either.
- Small Business Monthly, Small Business Q&A, Jun 30, 2010
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The Sustainable Economies Law Center Wants to Help You Share
Janelle Orsi's Sustainable Economies Law Center seeks to promote a more humane economy.
- Small Business Monthly, The Entrepreneurial Lawyer, Jan 27, 2010
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How to Raise Money But Not Break the Bank
State and federal laws restrict your ability to secure capital. But with imagination, there are ways to do it without spending all your money on experts.
- Small Business Monthly, Town Business, Apr 28, 2010
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Will Bus Rapid Transit Ruin Temescal?
Business and property owners say AC Transit has ignored their concern that dedicated bus lanes and the loss of parking will hurt their neighborhood.
- Small Business Monthly, Small Business Q&A, Mar 31, 2010
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Starting a Band? Get It In Writing
East Bay Ray knows firsthand the perils of failing to come to clear agreement upon the contractual details of the music business.
- Small Business Monthly, Feature, May 26, 2010
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The New Real Estate Boom Is in Short Sales
Real estate agents who have embraced the often-slow transactions are suddenly awash in business.
- Small Business Monthly, Feature, Jan 27, 2010
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Employee Breaks Are a Growth Area in the Law
Class-action lawsuits over workplace labor practices have become a rewarding subspecialty for labor law firms. And the East Bay is ground zero.
- Small Business Monthly, The Entrepreneurial Lawyer, Jun 30, 2010
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Noncompete Agreements Are Also Nonlegal in California
There is a right way and a wrong way to protect yourself from former employees becoming competitors.
- Small Business Monthly, Retail News, Jul 28, 2010
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Retail Climate Delays Jack London Market
Hunger is there for the culinary playground, but developer is wary of committing to a firm launch date.
- Small Business Monthly, Small Business Q&A, Apr 28, 2010
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Retail Is Detail Says Noah Alper
Serial entrepreneur and Noah's Bagels founder believes even the most miniscule things are incredibly important.
- Small Business Monthly, Feature, Jul 28, 2010
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Educating Tomorrow's Employees
Bay Area community colleges use federal funding to team up with local businesses on job-training initiatives.
- Small Business Monthly, Business Profile, Mar 31, 2010
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Five Green Firms to Watch
BrightSource Energy, EarthSource Forest Products, Makani Power, the Reuse People, and Sungevity.
- Small Business Monthly, Town Business, Feb 24, 2010
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An Oakland Icon May Close
The Merritt Bakery and Restaurant is on the verge of shutting its doors in part because of a city decision made nearly eight years ago.
- Small Business Monthly, The Entrepreneurial Lawyer, Apr 28, 2010
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Who Is a Contractor? What Is an Internship?
Before you start laying off employees and replacing them with unpaid volunteers or interns, know the law.
- Small Business Monthly, Buy Curious, May 26, 2010
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The Opportunity Fund Brings Microfinance to the East Bay
Plus one-of-a-kind businesses and this month's retail news.
- Small Business Monthly, Zenterprise Finance, Jul 28, 2010
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Let's Close the Financial Literacy Gap
Small businesses have a stake in helping their employees learn more about money.
- Small Business Monthly, Business Event, Jun 30, 2010
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Tell Me Something Good: The Branding Story
Susan Bierzychudek will bolster your business with the power of words
- Small Business Monthly, Zenterprise Finance, Mar 31, 2010
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Want Your Customers to Buy Local? You Have to Earn It
And doing good is one way for your business to also do well.
- Small Business Monthly, Small Business Q&A, May 26, 2010
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Taking Care of Customers to Give Something Back
The Oakland office products retailer was inspired by Newman's Own to build a socially responsible business.
