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Last Updated: May 16, 2008 - 3:27:33 AM |
Small Business Announcements
SEC Broadens Opportunities for Small Business Financing
The Securities and Exchange Commission today broadened small business financing opportunities by adopting a rule amendment under the Investment Company Act to increase the availability of capital to certain smaller companies that may not have ready access to the public capital markets or other forms of conventional financing.
May 16, 2008 - 3:18:41 AM
Announcements
Work-At-Home Marketer Settles FTC Charges in Envelope-Stuffing Scheme
Byron C. Peterson has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges for his role in an operation that allegedly misled consumers with false earnings claims for an envelope-stuffing business opportunity.
Apr 28, 2008 - 12:44:11 PM
Announcements
Inland Empire Minority Businesses Prepare for Expo
The biggest minority business expo in the Inland Empire gets under way May 16 with more than 100 exhibits of products and services and seminars on procuring government contracts and surviving and succeeding in slower economic times. Assembly Member Carter is a supporter of the event. With more than 95,000 minority businesses in the Inland Empire, “It is important to support the growth of minority businesses to become an even greater economic force in the region,” said Assembly Member Carter.
Apr 24, 2008 - 8:39:11 PM
IRS Tax Tips
IRS Launches Campaign to Help New Small Businesses
The Internal Revenue Service today launched a campaign to help educate new self-employed small business owners about federal tax responsibilities.
Apr 24, 2008 - 8:15:07 AM
Event Announcements
Free Small Business Workshop to Help Small Businesses Get Funds for Tech Research
Small, high-tech firms interested in developing and commercializing cutting-edge energy and environmental technologies can attend a free workshop on April 22 to learn how to win funds to hone their concepts.
Apr 18, 2008 - 7:36:02 PM
Small Business Announcements
Partnership will help New York Area Small Businesses Grow Through Exporting
A dynamic new trade center established at Medgar Evers College (MEC) of the City University of New York will help companies in the greater New York City metropolitan area get the financing they need to compete in global markets through a new partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank).
Apr 7, 2008 - 12:07:34 PM
Insurance Related Press Releases
I.I.I. Publishes New Business Insurance Book
The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) has just published the print version of Insuring Your Business: A Small Businessowners’ Guide to Insurance. Designed to help businessowners decide what kinds of insurance they need for their business, the 123-page book has sections devoted to property insurance, liability protection, life insurance for key employees and workers compensation, among other topics.
Apr 2, 2008 - 1:49:32 PM
Small Business Announcements
Managing Your Small Business During Economic Slowdown Workshop
The
U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Chapter (www.uspaacc-se.com) is committed to supporting and helping to grow Asian American businesses. The workshop will focus on certain measures small business owners can take to prepare for the worst and plan for the best in order not to participate or even capitalize in this economic slowdown.
Mar 27, 2008 - 11:44:29 PM
Announcements
BIS launches Online Export Control Training for Exporters
WASHINGTON – The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the creation of the BIS Online Training Room, an innovative new resource for companies interested in learning about U.S. dual-use export control regulations. The Training Room will act as an organized, online repository of training modules and webinars, amplifying and augmenting current BIS exporter outreach programs.
Mar 21, 2008 - 9:54:20 AM
Announcements
California Files Complaint Against New Orleans Based Janitorial Services Contractor
California Labor Commissioner Angela Bradstreet today filed a complaint in San Diego County Superior Court charging that Tidy Building Services, Inc., based in New Orleans, illegally entered into contracts which failed to provide adequate funds to its San Diego County subcontractors, who then disregarded state tax and labor laws.
Mar 4, 2008 - 7:13:27 AM
Small Business Announcements
116 U.S. Cities Make Up Billion Dollar Markets
Today the U.S. Commerce Department introduced a new data series that precisely measures export values for metropolitan areas. In 2006, 116 metropolitan areas recorded product sales of $1 billion or more. U.S. exporters reported a record $1.4 trillion in goods and services in 2006. Final 2007 numbers are forecast to exceed 2006 totals.
Jan 24, 2008 - 3:03:05 PM
Announcements
Brown Sues Contractor For Employee Rip-off
LOS ANGELES--California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today sued Interwall Development Systems, one of Los Angeles’s largest drywall contractors, for employing a "sophisticated and heartless scheme" to cheat hundreds of its employees out of at least $5 million in wages and benefits.
Jan 14, 2008 - 12:12:05 PM
Announcements
Court Upholds Corrections Finding that Contractor Misused One Million in Taxpayer Dollars
SACRAMENTO – A contractor for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) accused of misusing taxpayer dollars in violation of state protocols must return over $1 million in fees and equipment, according to a December 28, 2007 ruling by the Sacramento Superior Court. The court upheld earlier findings by an Administrative Review Committee (ARC) appointed by CDCR which found that the Amity Foundation must relinquish ownership of a half-million dollars in seized production equipment and pay more than a half-million dollars for unallowable purchases and operating costs.
Jan 4, 2008 - 12:47:15 PM
DOL | Federal OSHA | Cal-OSHA Related Information
Self-employment in 2016
The 30 occupations with the largest projected job growth between 2006 and 2016 will account for over half of all new jobs. Those 30 occupations are projected to add 8.1 million jobs.
Jan 1, 2008 - 10:51:32 AM
Announcements
India Market: EX-IM Bank Is Prepared To Help U.S. Exporters Tap Fast-Growing India Market
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is eager to partner with business, government and financial institutions in India as that fast-growing economy carries out plans to invest more than $500 billion in infrastructure development by 2012.
Dec 30, 2007 - 10:22:24 PM
Announcements
Computer Software Industry Prevailing Wage Effective January 1, 2008
As it relates to Hourly Rate for Employees in the Computer Software Industry: Existing law exempts a professional employee in the computer software field from the overtime compensation requirement if the employee is primarily engaged in work that is intellectual or creative, the employee's hourly rate of pay is not less than $41, and the employee meets other requirements. This bill decreases the hourly rate of pay requirement for this exemption to not less than $36.
Dec 26, 2007 - 5:52:47 PM
Announcements
Scammers Accused of Deceptively Selling ATMs Give Up Frozen Assets
The ringleader behind an operation accused of deceptively selling automated teller machine (ATM) business opportunities is banned from ever selling business ventures again. The entire operation will give up all of its frozen assets, worth over $700,000, including a BMW automobile, a Harley Davidson motorcycle, and Rolex watches, to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s charges. The FTC has set up an information hotline for consumers.
Dec 18, 2007 - 8:22:37 PM
Small Business Announcements
Running Springs SBA Center Relocates
PASADENA, Calif. -- The Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Running Springs will relocate Friday, Dec. 14 to Rim of the World Recreation & Park District, 26577 State Hwy. 18, Rim Forest, CA 92378. The DLOC, run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will be open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec 13, 2007 - 7:43:19 AM
Consumer Tools
FTC Offers Tutorial for Businesses on Protecting Personal Information
Protecting the personal information of customers, clients, and employees is good business. The Federal Trade Commission has a new online tutorial to alert businesses and other organizations to practical and low- or no-cost ways to keep data secure
Dec 4, 2007 - 7:03:22 AM
Announcements
FinCEN Issues Guidance on Application of the Definition of Money Services Business to Certain Owner-Operators of Automated Teller Machines Offering Limited Services
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is issuing this interpretive guidance to clarify whether a non-bank owner and operator of an automated teller machine (ATM) would be a money services business (MSB) as that term is defined under the Bank Secrecy Act and its implementing regulations. Specifically, this guidance addresses whether a non-bank owner-operator of an ATM that offers the limited range of services described below would be deemed a currency dealer or exchanger or a money transmitter, and therefore would be an MSB.
Dec 4, 2007 - 6:32:49 AM
Announcements
Bogus Business Opportunity: FTC Wraps Up Case Against Alleged Bogus Business Opportunity Purveyors
The Federal Trade Commission has wrapped up its case against the purveyors of an envelope stuffing business opportunity by settling charges with the remaining defendants, who falsely promised that consumers would earn a substantial income merely by stuffing envelopes or mailing brochures. These defendants and their spouses will give up all of their frozen assets.
Nov 30, 2007 - 8:21:29 AM
FEMA Announcements
Emergency Loan Assistance Available Farmers and Ranchers in Southern California - Applications now being accepted
Primary counties affected: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura; contiguous counties: Imperial, Inyo, Kern, and San Luis Obispo, La Paz, and Mohave in Arizona, and Clark County Nevada.
Nov 6, 2007 - 1:43:06 PM
Small Business Announcements
EPA Small Business and Grants Opportunity Conference - Nov 13 & 14
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 and Young Entrepreneurs of the Universe will co-sponsor the fourth annual Veterans' Small Business and Grants Opportunity Conference next week at EPA offices in downtown Chicago. The conference is free but participants must register in advance online or by e-mail.
Nov 5, 2007 - 10:14:25 AM
Insurance Related Press Releases
Business Interruption: Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner Reminds Small Businesses They May Qualify For Business Interruption Coverage Through Their Insurance Policies
SACRAMENTO - California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner today reminded small business owners throughout Southern California to carefully review their insurance policies as recovery efforts are underway
Nov 1, 2007 - 3:29:33 PM
Announcements
Las Vegas Company, Businessman Banned from Selling Business Ventures and Asset Protection Goods and Services
A Las Vegas company and businessman, accused of deceptively marketing a business opportunity involving dubious asset protection services, are banned from selling business ventures and from marketing asset protection services.
Oct 30, 2007 - 9:36:44 AM
