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Bankruptcies Know No Boundaries
In sifting through small-business bankruptcy data, it wasn't surprising to see that the hardest hit areas in terms of sheer numbers are in Californ... Read more
Sacramento
Recent Articles about Sacramento
Job-Recruiting Website Expands
Feb. 28, 2007 -- Geebo.com, a Sacramento, Calif.-based classified-advertising website, has partnered with Yahoo, Google, and MySpace to e... Read more
Customer Loyalty Marketing Tool
March 14, 2007 -- Leadwav, a Sacramento, Calif.-based targeted-marketing firm, has launched a new application to help small businesses re... Read more
Small-Business Owner Vies for Mrs. California Title
March 26, 2007 -- A small-business owner who was recently appointed to the California Small Business Board by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ... Read more
Capital Gains
While Sacramento isn't as glamorous as its Left Coast siblings, California's capital is striving to create an exciting business culture -- and it's working. Read more
Obit: Store's Demise Blamed on Web Auctions
The owner of a now liquidated estate liquidator blames online auctions for her store's fate. But others think she may have simply priced herself out of exist... Read more
Teleconferencing on a Budget
Improving the quality of office-to-office communications through videoconferencing. Read more
Against the Grain
Profile of a successful lumber start-up and its talented founder, Enita Nordeck. Read more
Master Networkers
Acquiring clients -- and employees -- on a limited budget. Read more
SBA Making Changes to Loan Money Faster
Sept. 15, 2004 --The United States Small Business Administration has some good news for you small business owners: They're making changes ... Read more
How to Encourage Your Employees to Bike to Work
Encouraging your employees to bike to work can be part of your company's overall "green" strategy or simply a way for your employees to stay fit. Read more
PARC Specialty Contractors, - Inc. Article
PARC Specialty Contractors
Location: Sacramento 2002 Revenue: $3.9 million
Labor-Union Disharmony Silences Symphony
Because of a small market and union problems, the Sacramento Symphony went bust. Read more
Inc. 500 Mortgage Bank Acquired by Financing Firm
April 27, 2007 -- All Fund Mortgage, a privately-held mortgage banking company based in Tacoma, Wash., was acquired by CMXL, a Sacramento... Read more
Beyond the Business Center
Tired of spotty Wi-Fi and outdated workstations? These hotels are redefining business travel. Read more
Inc. 500 Mortgage Firm Acquired
Feb. 5, 2007 -- CoreLogic, a Sacramento, Calif-based mortgage risk management firm, is being merged with First American Real Estate Solut... Read more
HP, SCORE Host Small-Business Workshops
The Small Business Wellness Workshops offer information on disaster recovery planning. Read more
SBDCs Face the Ax
As states trim their budgets, many of the Small Business Administration's Small Business Development Centers may be forced to close. Read more
Conference for Latina Entrepreneurs
LATINA Style magazine is teaming with the Small Business Administration to host a business development conference for Latina professionals and entrepreneu... Read more
Megan's Law and Your Business
What employers need to know about the new national sex offender registry. Read more
A Golden Alternative
Using alternative airports is a form of creative ticketing that airlines don't really object to, but they will not offer alternative airport options when ... Read more
Outlook 2006: Energy
Go green. Read more
Out of the Air
New business opens quick-serve emissions testing and repair centers. Read more
California Bill Seeks to Help Disabled Veteran Business Owners
Jan. 19, 2006 -- Disabled veteran... Read more
Sight for Sore Eyes
Recuperating from corrective eye surgery, Steve Marcum got the idea for SportEYZ, his patented sunglasses. Read more
Boomtowns '06: Hottest Large Cities
Employment Base of 450,000 or more. Read more
Fighting Workers' Comp Fraud
Problems with employees filing fraudulent workers' compensation claims. Read more
Mcpawnbroker
Gerald M. Kagan is taking pawnshops out of seedy city storefronts and bringing them to suburban shopping centers. He and his partner, Daniel M. Naygrow, a... Read more
The Heady Market Ln Mlcrobreweries
It is hardly a movement -- yet. But inspired by Fritz Maytag's example of Anchor beer and convinced that there is a market for a specialty product, a scor... Read more
Network: September 1990 New Queries
Reader-to-reader advice. Read more
SBA Eases Disaster Loan Requirements
Oct. 17, 2005 --The U.S. Small Business Administration is relaxing certain requirements to speed up the application process for emergency ... Read more
How To: Close the Deal When Buying a Business
The following guide details how to perform due diligence on a business you want to buy, as well as what it takes to finally close the deal and take over your... Read more
Into the Wild Blue Yonder
Tackling emerging markets can be like jumping into the great unknown. The public relations professionals at Nelson Communications Group, in Sacramento, ta... Read more
Study: Small Business Bankruptcy Numbers Down
The number of small businesses filing for protection has dropped from last year, though it's still higher than pre-recession. Read more
The Next Big Thing
A validating moment, saying yes to saying no, getting personal. Read more
How to Close the Deal When Buying a Business
Tips on how to perform due diligence on a business you want to buy. Plus: What it takes to close the deal. Read more
How I Did It: Bob Moore, Bob's Red Mill
Bob Moore was a middle-aged retiree when he launched his second career. He nurtured it into a $70 million business -- and then gave it away to his employees. Read more
Elevator Pitch: Prime Time Boxing
Prime Time Boxing helps people channel their inner Rocky Balboa. Can $500,000 take it another round? Read more
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