New arrivals in Sacramento face an old problem
Despite the election of a new Democratic Governor and nearly 30 incoming freshmen legislators, as the new 2011 legislative session begins, the main source of concern, conversation,… [more]
How the healthcare reform law affects your small business
In March, 2010, Congress passed legislation that will fix the serious problems that small businesses, including the self-employed, face in the current healthcare system: skyrocketing… [more]
Capping the Gross Profit Leaks
How may gross profit dollars, which are available to your operation, never reach your bank account? Retail businesses have a number of potential leaks of gross profit dollars. To effectively… [more]
What is the purpose of a business plan?
Developing and updating a business plan enables you to clearly define for your management team and investors: The mission of your business The purpose of your business The market… [more]
Taking the gloves off
If you want to increase sales and protect your market share, you must take business away from competition. High unemployment, a slow growth GDP and low inflation have eliminated three… [more]
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New arrivals in Sacramento face an old problem
Despite the election of a new Democratic Governor and nearly 30 incoming freshmen legislators, as the new 2011 legislative session begins, the main source of concern, conversation, and unfortunately continuity, remains the state’s ongoing budget crisis. With the projected deficit estimated at nearly $26.4 billion, Governor Jerry Brown released his first budget proposal since winning [...]
Back In Charge
On January 4th, 2011, Governor Jerry Brown was sworn in for an unprecedented third term as California’s governor, taking the reins of a state battered by the national economic downturn and a seemingly endless budget crisis. Twenty seven years after he ended his first round as governor, Jerry Brown handed Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman [...]
NMA’s 15th Annual Statewide Banquet!
The black tie event served over 800 attendees. Dignitaries, public officials, and community leaders accompanied this event to celebrate another successful year for the Neighborhood Market Association.
