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El Programa de Ahorros para la Jubilación CalSavers es un programa portátil de ahorros para la jubilación en el lugar de trabajo para trabajadores del sector privado cuyos empleadores no tienen un programa de ahorros para jubilación. CalSalvers es administrado por el estado y financiado por modestas contribuciones de los empleados, lo cual implica requisitos mínimos para los empleadores.

Más de un año y medio desde el inicio de la pandemia, muchas pequeñas empresas no están seguras de sí podrán recuperarse después de luchar para mantenerse a flote, y acumular una abrumadora deuda. Los pequeños emprendedores que se identifican como minorías, mujeres e inmigrantes, han sido desproporcionadamente afectados por la pandemia ya que han enfrentado barreras para acceder a los programas federales de alivio y préstamos tradicionales. La emprendedora Daysi Del Rosario Rivas Peralta es un ejemplo de ello.

La salsa picante de Deb Ramirez Rock, la cual proviene de Sonoma, Calif., ha sido su proyecto de pasión por más de siete años, pero después de una serie de eventos impredecibles–empezando con un incendio forestal en el 2019 que destruyó sus cosechas–ha sido una batalla cuesta arriba para hacer su salsa picante orgánica y local. 

Cuando se trata de pequeñas empresas, la clave para sobrevivir es adaptarse, adaptarse, adaptarse. Y eso es exactamente lo que hizo Alfredo Zendejas con su negocio de accesorios de fiestas Accesorios Zendejas a mediados de Marzo, después de que la pandemia de COVID-19 creó una “nueva normalidad.”

This blog originally appeared on the blog of our partner CO-STARTERS.

Although some businesses have seen the relief offered by the CARES Act—particularly the Paycheck Protection Program SBA loans—many small businesses have been left wondering if their application is even being considered. 

Small Business Majority’s Outreach Team advocates for entrepreneurs on two fronts: It supports policies that would benefit small firms, and it offers workshops and events that help small business owners grow their companies. We’re sitting down with members of our Outreach Team to provide an introduction and let small business owners know how our team members can assist them.

This week we are spotlighting Awesta Sarkash, Small Business Majority’s Government Affairs Manager.

As a kid, Bobby Price never enjoyed his visits to his neighborhood barbershop, so it makes sense that it never occurred to him to open his own barbershop until much later in life. Even though Bobby has been cutting hair since he was 13, he didn’t become a full-time barber until he became a husband and a father. 

In celebration of Black History Month, we hosted a Twitter chat during which we asked partners like Accion, CAMEO, Working Solutions, Illinois SBDC and Main Street Launch to share resources and advice with black small business owners and entrepreneurs. 

Below is a brief recap of the questions and a sample of the great tips and information shared during the chat. For more resources and advice, visit our online portal Venturize.org.

The simple need to put food on the table is what drove Dylan Kelly to start his window-washing business. Now nearly 20 years later, it’s his team’s ability to adapt and provide high levels of service that has kept his business thriving. 
 

After a 30-year career as a litigation paralegal, Cassandra Allen-Brown decided on a less conventional retirement, opting not for a sunny beach in Florida—but for a little yarn shop in downtown Denver instead.