FREE Back-to-School Shopping Guide

Get your FREE copy of our business directory, featuring hundreds of stores & restaurants in our district as well as the Stockton Boulevard & Oak Park districts.

Just email your name & address to us at Florinroad@aol.com and we'll mail a copy to you - FREE! 

Be sure to check inside for the FREE Boulevard Advantage Card, featuring special savings at participating businesses.

And remember to Shop Local for all your back-to-school supplies!

FREE Online Employment Law Resources

http://www.workplacefairness.org
A list of workplace laws in all 50 states, court decisions impacting the workplace, and a “Find a Lawyer” feature.

http://www.dol.gov/elaws
Interactive tools provided by the U.S. Department of Labor to help you understand how employment laws apply to you.

http://www.abanet.org/publiced/practical/workplacelaw.html
The American Bar Association provides answers to common questions regarding workplace issues such as sexual harassment and discrimination.

http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs7-work.htm
Detailed information to help you protect your privacy at home and at work.

July 17th Elected Official Roundtable

Affordable Care Act Workshop

You’re probably hearing a lot these days about the Affordable Care Act, healthcare costs, and the impact on small businesses.  And you probably have more questions than answers at this point. 

Find out what healthcare reform means to you and your company at a FREE workshop hosted by the NE SBDC-Greater Sacramento/Sierra and the Small Business Majority:  Tuesday, July 16, 2013 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am, at 1410 Ethan Way, Room 150, Sacramento.

The featured speaker is Mr. David Chase, California Director of the Small Business Majority.  Topics include:

* Small business tax credits – who’s eligible for them and how to obtain them,

* State Health Insurance Exchange,

* Employer Responsibilities,

* Cost Containment,

* Small Employer Wellness Program,

* Tools and Resources for small businesses interested in learning about the law. 

Seating is limited and pre-registration is required.  Click here for more info:

http://necsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action;jsessionid=22B9AABC7351FF66750D975FABA0F589?ID=12866

What Are the Top Five Disaster Risks to Small Businesses?

Two major challenges small business owners face after disasters are sales losses and a diminished customer base.  In a recent survey of 7,500 small and medium sized businesses done by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), 62% said losing profits and clients was their biggest post-disaster challenge.  

Assessing your company's risks is one of the first steps in creating an effective business continuity plan.  Join Agility Recovery and the U.S. Small Business Administration on Tuesday, July 9 for an online discussion on how to protect your business before a disaster strikes.    

SBA has partnered with Agility to offer business continuity strategies at its "PrepareMyBusiness" website.  Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access past webinars and preparedness tips. 

The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.

WHAT:          "The Top 5 Risks for Business Disasters in America" - A presentation followed by a question and answer session.

WHEN:          online, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. EDT

HOW:            Space is limited. Register at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/934008056