Crowdfunding—raising funds from “crowds” of individuals online via websites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo—has been used to finance thousands of projects, inventions and businesses in the past few years. Now, a provision of the recently enacted JOBS Act, called the CROWDFUND … Continue reading →

Developing a reputation as an expert in your industry can raise your business’s profile; help you attract customers, partners and employees; and even enable you to charge more for your products and services. You’re already an expert in what you … Continue reading →

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/job-growth-client-sales-soar-221600534.html SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– According to a recently completed annual report, California Small Business Development Centers are reporting substantial small business growth in 2011 – helping entrepreneurs create 5,900 new jobs and retain an additional 3,200 jobs that were previously … Continue reading →

Have you tried Google+ yet? There is still a lot of mystery surrounding this social media platform and how it affects your business’s search rank in Google. Still, creating a Google+ profile can’t hurt your business—and it just might help. … Continue reading →

The SBDC has contracted with a provider of on-line business classes to provide a wide variety of business classes that you can complete at your own pace from any location with a PC and an internet connection. Please click on … Continue reading →