Interesting conversation with Dan Boe of Inner-Fire Presentations
Ask yourself if this has ever happened to you. You get introduced to a great product or service. You become your own boss and start selling the product or service. You get training from your superiors on who your target market is and what to say to the prospects. Then you end up with a bunch of prospects that are “almost ready” to buy or sign up, but you don’t see the income in your pockets.
HUBZone Program
The East County Businness Center is located in the HUBZone. There are advantages to companies that are located in HUBZones providing companies meet certain guidelines. Following are some basic links to get started on the application and approval process.
HUBZone Program
Mission:
To promote job growth, capital investment, and economic development to historically underutilized business zones, referred to as HUBZones, by providing contracting assistance to small businesses located in these economically distressed communities
Location map showing HUBZone location:
http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/hzqry.asp?scope=-116956132%7C32793172%7C1.08938174937242%7C0.803828591861328&command=zmout&zoomrect=99%7C133%7C0%7C0&panshift=&mapimage.x=99&mapimage.y=133
SBA site: http://www.sba.gov/hubzone/
Department of Housing and Urban Development site:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/osdbu/about/sbtypes.cfm
Resources for setting up a Non Profit Corporation
Here are a few web sites that provide information on forming a Non Profit Corporation. If you need more assistance contact EC Biz staff @ 619 401 4000
http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide/california/forming-nonprofit-corporat
ion-california
http://www.hurwitassociates.com/l_s_annual_ca.php
http://www.evansrosen.com/news.html
www.sos.ca.gov/business/corp/pdf/articles/corp_artsnp.pdf
www.ehow.com/how_2218247_start-nonprofit-corporation-california.html
The last 2 are more information oriented and less tied to a money wanting entity
Want to know what the Stimulus Package means to YOU?
The Stimulus Reports Are In…But Are They Accurate?
http://www.propublica.org/ion/stimulus/item/the-stimulus-reports-are-in-but-are-they-accurate-1103
Details of the stimulus and how it could effect you!
http://projects.propublica.org/recovery/locale/california/san-diego