Making Your Passion Your Business

New Year, New Business? Make your passion your dream job. Start with a business plan to lay out your goals and objectives. For free templates and planning, go the SBA website.

More Cash for Small Businesses

President Obama has urged the major banks to provide loans to small businesses to fuel the recovery. Start with the Small Business Administration to find out where to go to apply. Many of the banks have been reluctant to lend so we will monitor this new initiative and report back if it is a success.

2Minutes&More with Betsy Berkhemer and Renee Fraser airs every Sunday at 1pm on KFWB NEWS TALK 980. Tune in for a full hour of tips for business success.

Small Business Development Centers through the SBA

Centers are supported through the SBA and locations are throughout the United States including 6 lead offices in California. They offer free or low cost training and consulting services for your small business. Go to their website here.

Do You Have A Plan?

Business Plan help is available with many forms and templates provided to you for free at the SBA site.

Certifications - Are they worth it?

There are many certifications out there including Woman Owned Business, Small Business, Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Minority Owned Business and more. If you qualify and get certified it can make a difference.  Click on the links for resource centers for each category.