NFIB host Tim Taylor talks small business with Senator Brian Jones, a former small business owner himself, about the comprehension and understanding of small business by his peers. While the conversation is quite multi-faceted in topics, a keen awareness of many of the reasons small business initiatives fail in our government is directly addressed by Senator Jones. His work on bi-partisan progress is evident as he also shares his efforts to help convey the necessity of small business in our state. Clearly a Californian, he finds the time to rave about the beauty our state affords its' residents and his interest in keeping not only small business a high priority but the health and welfare of all Californians a high priority.

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This is an episode not to be missed as Sunder Ramani, a multi-faceted businessman in California and Chairman of the NFIB Leadership Council, candidly speaks with Tim Taylor, not only about the myriad of elements small business needs to be aware of in the state but also about some of the solutions small business owners must act upon to resolve or at least mitigate legislative actions.

For more information about the NFIB and to see what legislative matters are of most importance to California small business, visit www.NFIB.com/california

The annual year end look ahead is here and it's significant if you want to avoid huge fines. Ben Ebbink makes an encore appearance as he breaks down the big concerns for small business awareness in 2023. Pay transparency, leave laws, are there Covid continuation requirements, and how about the do's and don'ts of cannabis questions and testing. Just the list alone is daunting. Ben will walk you thru the consequences, the upkeep and the expectations in this very important episode. There are a lot of elements and moving parts that are changing for small business in the new year. Make sure you're on top of them for your benefit.

For more information on how you can learn more about the support the NFIB gives small business, visit www.nfib.com/california.

Are there solutions that may improve the challenges small businesses are dealing with regarding the homeless? How are small businesses being affected as a result of hiring difficulties? What strategies could small business owners take to minimize the effects of a recession? What better way to address some of these questions than to speak with an expert on small business relationships. James Beckwith is the President of Five Star Bank, a publicly traded community bank based in Sacramento. His insight from the bank's clientele reveals some common sense responses to the questions posed by NFIB's John Kabateck. The relationship with a local banker is a critical part of the full spectrum of activity small business owners deal with. That relationship can work to not only support the business but also improve the community. Here how that can happen to the benefit of all in this episode.

For more information about Five Star Bank visit www.fivestarbank.com

To learn more about the benefits of the NFIB for small business, visit www.NFIB.com/california

Did you know the #1 issue or concern with NFIB's small business members is healthcare? Above all other elements a small business owner has to deal with, healthcare, year after year is the one item that is of continuous concern to businesses. Costs, process, time lost and the myriad of problems that can be created with the wrong choices keep healthcare for employees top of mind for employers. It is a BIG deal. To address those matters, Kevin Pedrotti, NFIB California's Chief Legislative Analyst talks with David McClintock, Kristin Berthiaume and Bryan Coppin all of California Choice, small business healthcare insurance provider. As a small business, there are options that can be made more affordable .

For more information about California Choice, visit www.calchoice.com

To learn more about what the NFIB can do for you and your small business, visit www.NFIB.com/california

Your vote counts and it's extremely important for small business that this bill is defeated. Once again, big business is attempting to get its' burden of expense deposited in the laps of the California taxpayers and small business. This bill is misleading, confusing and misrepresenting its' true intent. Hear, in this episode, how the giant ride share company, LYFT, is attempting to leverage the expense of fleet conversion to electric vehicles on to the California taxpayers. What you hear in this episode will certainly clarify what's really going on and more likely than not, convince you the only way to vote is NO on Proposition 30.

For more information about the No on Prop 30 campaign, visit www.votenoon30.com

To learn more about NFIB California and how to become a member, visit www.NFIB.com/CA

For more information about our sponsor, Five Star Bank, you can visit www.fivestarbank.com

Kwame Anku, Founder and CEO of Black Star Fund shares the story of starting a fund to serve African and African American entrepreneurs.

He explains the novelty and challenges of the fund as a small business startup itself as well as the businesses it helps start and grow. From roots in Ghana, West Africa to an education at Stanford, Kwame Anku explains the reasons, the process and his passion with helping African American businesses grow, the role of government in small business, observations of doing business in California and stories of perseverance. An explanation of "the business" as a machine details the "Visionary", the "Producer" and the "Operator" and the need for all in what he sees as successful businesses. For more information on Black Star Fund visit www.blackstar.fund.

For more information on NFIB California, visit www.NFIB.com/CA

What a compelling story you'll hear today as your host, John Kabateck, speaks with Tim Murphy of the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange. First, if you don't know, you'll learn the value of builders exchanges to the local region and secondly, you'll hear specifics of how builders exchanges make a difference in employment and careers in the trades. Since the majority of any builders exchange membership is made up of small business owners, the relationship with the NFIB is an obvious one. Advocating for building related trades, goods and services with local and state governments is one big role they play but the SRBX has an even greater accomplishment and that is the effort being made to draw students into the trades through a long running program called the "Design Build" competition. 38 years running, this program is making a difference in the lives of students who intentionally choose to enter the construction trade. Find out more in today's episode.

For more information about the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange visit https://www.srbx.org/.

To learn more about the NFIB in California visit www.nfib.com/ca

Today's episode is one of perseverance, determination and success as told by three women in business leadership roles. Host, John Kabateck talks with Shannon Deary-Bell, President and CEO of Nor-Cal Beverage, Donna Lucas,CEO and Founder of Lucas Public Affairs and Leigh White, Chief Revenue Officer of Vydiant, Inc. All three women are also board members of Five Star Bank and bring a unique perspective and awareness of the needs of small business. Their stories are as unique as their successes as each comes from very different career paths. This will be an episode to be shared in so many ways as it not only recognizes successful women in leadership but is an inspiration for any woman starting or growing a small business.

For more information on NFIB visit www.NFIB.com/CA

In this brief but very informative NFIB Bulletin podcast, Assembly Member James Gallagher addresses the outcome of the recent gas tax relief agreement and how it could have been better vetted and better delivered. Unfortunately, as in so many other cases, partisanship was the culprit in what may have been a much better approach. Here what state legislators took into consideration before delivering this less than desirable action.

To learn more about how the NFIB helps support small business, visit www.NFIB.com/ca