All In The Family

Here are some resources to help your family-owned business thrive in 2013:

Business Families Foundation:  Educational programs, online courses, and apps to empower family enterprises to address & resolve their strategic issues. http://www.businessfamilies.org/

The Capital Region Family Business Center:  Special educational workshops, round-table discussion groups and relationship building social events to assist family businesses in meeting their unique challenges. http://www.capfamilybus.org/

Center for Family Business - CSU Fullerton: Workshops on topics of special interest to family business owners, confidential discussion groups, and informative events. http://business.fullerton.edu/centers/cfb/

The International Family Business Network:  Share best practices and knowledge within a worldwide network, support the next generation of business-owning families, and promote the case for family business to governments & tax decision-makers.  http://fbn-i.org/

The National Center for Family Business Inc.: Products and services to avoid the common pitfalls & mistakes of family businesses and closely-held companies.  http://fambizadvice.com/

SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives:  Low-cost and no-charge business education and mentorship services. http://www.score.org.

Upcoming Events for Business Owners & Managers

Paychex reminds us that your annual retirement income should be at least 70 percent of your annual working income.  With the prospect of reduced pensions and social security payments, many people may face a shortfall.  A 401(k) plan can help bridge the difference.  A 401(k) plan offers a number of advantages for both your employees and your business.  Find out more through Paychex’s free webinar on Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm ET at www.paychex.com/seminars/401k.

Paychex is also offering a free seminar on two topics:  The Cost of Employee Turnover and Cost-Effective Retirement Plans.  This event will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at various locations.  A continental breakfast will be served.  Space is limited, so make your reservation today by calling toll-free 1-877-321-8581 or visiting www.paychex.com/localseminars.

The Greater Sacramento Urban League invites you to their Business and Community Breakfast on Thursday, April 14, 2011, from 7:30 am to 8:45 am, at 3725 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento.  There is no cost to attend - gifts of support are welcomed. 

This event celebrates the League’s programs, services, and students.  To RSVP, please contact Lynnise Davis at 916-286-8612 or ldavis@gsul.org.

A new free online course focusing on accounting and cash flow is now available to small businesses in California.  The Accounting and Cash Flow Online Course is a collaborative effort by the Caltrans Contract Training Program, the Northeastern California Small Business Development Center – Greater Sacramento at the Los Rios Community College District, and The Federal Technology Center (The FTC).  

For more information, call The FTC at 916-334-9388 or toll-free at 866-382-7822 or visit www.TheFTC.org.