A FREE Way to Find New Customers

By Gabriel Reyes, Small Business Advisor

One of the many resources available at the Small Business Development & International Trade Center is our CalData database. This useful business tool contains information on over 70,000 businesses in San Diego County.

Some Planning Could Qualify You for a 0% Tax Rate

By Steven C. Liebold, Enrolled Agent

This year, one of the biggest tax changes is the zero tax rate on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends for those who are normally in the 10% or 15% regular income tax brackets.

Questions for Small Business Owners

By Merrily Chopp, SBDITC Webmaster

According to WiseBread, there are four questions to answer when writing a business plan. I always ask people three primary questions.

IRS Mileage Rate Increases

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is increasing the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2008. To learn more about how this increase affects your small business, follow the link.

Saying Goodbye to Carole Eklund

By Victor Castillo, SBDITC Director

Carole Eklund, the dedicated Small Business Assistant of the Small Business Development and International Trade Center (SBDITC) is retiring. Follow the link to see how we are saying goodbye…