Greetings Thousand Oaks Business Community,
On Saturday (Dec 5th), Ventura County issued a press release on regarding the stay-at-home order that is now in effect for our area. If you have not already had an opportunity, click here to read.
As you continue to look for opportunities to adapt your business to the ongoing challenges the virus presents, I would like to highlight some resources from our local partners that may be beneficial to you in the immediate and longer-term. I have also included a couple items from the state-level.
These organizations also conduct regular webinars on current issues, strategies, and more to help businesses improve operations, grow their businesses, and build their resilience. For example, the EDC recently hosted webinars on Rebuilding for Profit During Disruption, Creative Solutions for Landlords and Tenants, and Business Closure or Restructuring. You can see and access all EDC's past webinars here.
SCORE Ventura County recently held webinars entitled Re-strategize Your Business Planning to Prevail the Pandemic, and 2020 Year-End Tax Planning for Your Business, among others. See the list and access here.
Upcoming virtual events include:
December 8th (10:30am): Utilize Social Media to Build Your Business' Brand and Increase Awareness. Hosted by SCORE: Register here.
December 9th (10:30am): Multiply Your Business Income With the "Launch Pyramid": Five Guerrilla Marketing Strategies. Hosted by SCORE: Register here.
December 10th (6:00pm): Avoiding Common Year-End Accounting Mistakes Using Quickbooks. Hosted by WEV: Register here.
December 15th (10:30am): QuickBooks® Online and Best Accounting Practices for Small Businesses. Hosted by SCORE: Register here.
State-level:
Main Street Small Business Tax Credit: allows a small business hiring credit against California state income taxes or sales and use taxes to certain California qualified small business employers that receive a tentative credit reservation. More here.
Sales Tax Relief: The Governor directed the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to provide sales tax relief to businesses. The tax deferment up to $1 million is automatic; no need to apply. Businesses can use the money they would normally pay in sales tax to float other expenses, interest free for three-months. Learn more.
These are trying times to be sure. We hope some of these resources are helpful to you.
Sincerely,
Haider Alawami, Economic Development Manager
