On April 23rd, the National Federation of Independent Business-California’s (NFIB) small business owners and friends will descend on Sacramento with one objective – to make sure that those in the State Legislature know what is important to small employers and what policies need to be put in place to make sure that they are able [...]

While the legislature is in session, the National Federation of Independent Business/California will be profiling anti-small business bills and initiatives and the adverse effect they would have on California’s job creators.  This is the third column of the 2013 series. Today, NFIB released a study revealing that if Assembly Bill 10 by Assemblyman Alejo becomes [...]

While the legislature is in session, the National Federation of Independent Business/California will be profiling anti-small business bills and initiatives and the adverse effect they would have on California’s job creators.  This is the second column of the 2013 series. It’s no secret that gas is expensive in California. For those of us who drive [...]

I attended a press conference in the State Capitol that for once brought good news to small business owners in California.  Assembly Speaker John Perez, along with Assembly Members Bob Blumenfield and Tom Daly announced legislation that will cut the red tape in Secretary of State’s Office for those wanting to start a business. It [...]

While the legislature is in session, the National Federation of Independent Business/California will be profiling anti-small business bills and initiatives and the adverse effect they would have on California’s job creators.  This is the first column of the 2013 series. 2012 was tough for small business owners – really tough.  Higher taxes passed with Prop. [...]

“Every Mom and Pop shop Down in Small Business-land Thought the Grinch with them would stand… But the Grinch, Who lived in Sacramento-land Was not quick to give them a hand… The Grinch disliked Small Business! There were much bigger issues at hand!

At a time when California businesses are leaving and the National Federation of Independent Business, California is working hard on behalf of small business owners, I want to recognize Mr. Satgur Athwal for his ability to actually create jobs in this struggling economy. An immigrant to the United States when he was only 13 years [...]

As I travel up and down the state talking to small business owners, working families and Californians of every stripe, I hear them utter the same words: Uncertainty and Fear about the future of their businesses Frustration with government No Faith in Sacramento politicians That’s why Proposition 30’s proposed $50 billion tax hike is a [...]

This November, voters in California will have a cluttered ballot to comb through.  Once they get past the presidential race, they’re going to have to read and interpret eleven different ballot initiatives.  Tax increases, budget reform, death penalty, three strikes, and genetically-altered food are just a few of the complicated issues on the ballot. Proposition [...]