Will NY law crack down on Craigslist sublets?
by Caroline McCarthy
The New York state legislature is set to vote this week on a bill that would ban apartment sublets that last less than a month, which if passed would have a significant impact on online vacation rental services like AirBnB, Roomorama, HomeAway, and even classifieds behemoth Craigslist.
In recent years, there’s been a surge in popularity for short-term apartment rentals and housing exchange services that let users offer anything from luxury lofts to pull-out couches–especially in states like New York, whose eponymous island metropolis is known for housing prices so exorbitant that many tourists seek alternatives to hotels and residents look for a way to make up for sky-high rents and mortgages. Online services like HomeAway and AirBnB have made the whole process more accessible and less sketchy, opening up short-term sublets to a market that might not be comfortable with Craigslist.
Check out this recent KPBS audio and news article about the value of a virtual office for those working from home or out of the area!
click for the audio from the radio
Click for the full written article
Click for the web site the article was written about
http://www.nwcny.com/
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
Developing your business Exit Strategy
By Susan M. Jacksack, J.D., Staff Writer, Business Owner’s Toolkit
If you’ve been at all successful in your business, you’ve most likely put tremendous amounts of time, energy and plain old hard work into it. It’s probably one of your proudest achievements.
However, at some point you’re going to have to think about a subject that may seem completely foreign to you: What’s the best way to untangle yourself from the company that you’ve spent so much time putting together?
How much is your business worth?
I found this article and thought it would be helpfull for our cleints and friends. It was written by By Alice Magos, Online Advice Columnist and is included on her web site http://www.toolkit.com which I have just begun to explore. It looks like a great reference source.
How to value your business
For starters, the value of your business should, of course, be greater than the total values of its hard assets. Unfortunately this is often not the case with many small businesses. But for a buyer, the key is typically that an ongoing business has everything necessary–equipment, location, and inventory if applicable, not to mention experienced employees, suppliers, business processes, and a customer list–all in place, in the right amounts for successful operation of the business.
The Advantages of an Executive Suite with a Home Office!
When you need a break to clear your mind,
an affordable, private or “shared” office suite is welcome respite
The Advantages Of An Executive Suite Over A Home Office
by: Mark Stone
Choosing the right executive office suite can be the solution you are looking for when your home office no longer supports your business’s success. The benefits of a home office may soon be over shadowed by staff growth or the need to branch out to more prominent city locations. The natural progression of your office needs may also complete the image you have of your business.
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