Small Businesses
Oakland Lures Holiday Shoppers With Free Saturday Parking
Merchants and shoppers in the City of Oakland are receiving a holiday gift: free parking on Saturdays. It’s something of a gift for the merchants, too: business owners hope it will allow them to compete with the malls and big box stores during the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season.
SJ Lawmakers, Businesses Look For Alternatives To Minimum Wage Hike
The City of San Jose released a list of alternatives Tuesday to the upcoming ballot measure that calls for an immediate minimum wage increase from $8 to $10 an hour, because some think small businesses may not be able to support the sudden change.
Feinstein Wants California Legislators To Curb Abusive Lawsuits Over ADA
The senator said she is concerned that some lawyers are taking advantage of small businesses by filing lawsuits under the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Tech Report: Twitter Launching Advertising Program To Promote Small Businesses
Twitter is launching a new advertising program in conjunction with American Express aimed at amplifying the tweets of small businesses.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Outlines Extensive Jobs Plan
The plan focuses on creating a stronger network for small businesses in San Francisco.
Some Silicon Valley Businesses Call On Amazon To End Sales Tax Fight
Small business owners in Silicon Valley are calling on Amazon and other online retailers to end their campaign against California’s new sales tax law.
More Small Businesses In East Bay Closing Down
KCBS reporter Doug Sovern tried to find a small, local shop to make a copy of his key. But the simple task proved harder than he originally thought it would be.
Eye On The Bay: Made In The Bay Area, Small Businesses – 6/20/11
Liam Mayclem and Thuy Vu explore business products that got their start right here in the Bay Area. From a product that helps to save lives, to a man who helps to “create” lives. . […]
San Francisco Makes Loans To Small Businesses
San Francisco officials said they’re rebuilding the backbone of the city’s economy one small business at a time. One example is a new specialty shop that opened up in the Mission District this past month with the help of the city’s Revolving Loan Fund.
Businesses Brace For Reduced Revenue If Caltrain Trims Service
Some small business owners along Caltrain’s rail corridor have expressed concerns that proposed cuts in transportation funding and service would impact their bottom lines.
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