I had the honor of being a guest on Paul Zelizer’s incredible Awarepreneurs Podcast where we talked about the power of starting your own business and all things related to social entrepreneurship. Not only does business ownership empower the founder, but it also empowers the founder's family and local community....
Oakland’s New Minimum Wage
Effective January 1, 2020, Oakland’s Minimum Wage rate will increase to $14.14 from $13.80 per hour. The minimum wage must be paid to employees who perform at least 2 hours of work in a particular workweek within Oakland, including part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees. #SmallBusinesses are you ready? For more...
How to start when you don’t know what to do.
Sometimes the task at hand can feel extremely overwhelming, and if you're anything like me, being overwhelmed can sometimes lead to paralysis. Fortunately, over the past few years I've developed a strategy for moving past paralysis in into action.The first thing to do is to think clearly about your end...
Sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation? Which business structure is right for me?
Choosing between running your business as a sole proprietorship, an LLC, or a corporation can be confusing and there isn’t necessarily a right answer. It really just depends on what your goals are: limiting liability, receiving major investments, making tax payments simple, etc., and then choosing the structure that best...