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Together, NFIB and small business owners advocate for the independence of small business. NFIB’s lobbying efforts are strongest when supported by the real voices of business owners. Whether you want to take action by using an email action alert, speaking to the media, or testifying before a committee, NFIB offers the tools and support to make your voice heard.
Brothers Brian and John Kabateck take a unique approach to discussions affecting business and consumers alike in the state with a discussion that is presented with humor and conflict from brothers of typically differing opinions. Brian Kabateck is Founding and Managing Partner of Kabateck, LLP. A legal firm defending consumers rights and protections. Brian was also President of the Consumers Attorneys of California. John Kabateck, is President of Kabateck Strategies, LLP. His firm keeps the ...
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Episode 31: Sunder Ramani Discusses the State of Small Business Issues in California
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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…
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Episode 19: The Common Sense Party. A Discussion With Tom Campbell
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You may have heard that some people in the state of California aren't too thrilled with the partisanship and lopsided super majority in our state assembly. And that's on both sides of the aisle. In this episode, Tom Campbell, former Congressman and State Senator addresses the purpose and intent of The Common Sense Party with your hosts, Brian and J…
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Episode 18: The Straight Scoop on CA Politics with Mike Gatto
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The brothers Kabateck square off hard in this episode as they posture for their respective political parties with supporting arguments. You'll hear more jabs than in any other episode as it gets a little personal here. Once the dust settles, former Assembly Member, Mike Gatto mediates and moderates the discussion with his own unique perspective and…
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Episode 17: Mike Roos and His Political Views.
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Former California State Assembly Member and now Political Strategist, Mike Roos is the focus for the brothers Kabateck in this episode. From current issues and concerns for the state regarding the Democratic party and the lack of presence of the Republican party, to his perspective on whether Governor Newsome will run for President, Mike is very ca…
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Episode 30: The Top New Bills Affecting Small Business in 2023. Are You Ready?
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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…
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Episode 29: Five Star Bank President James Beckwith on Homelessness, Hiring and Recession.
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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 ex…
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Episode 16: Paul Mitchell Dissects the Mid Term Results. Is California Purpling?
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It's a vigorous discussion as the brothers Kabateck express differing views (surprised?) on what Paul Mitchell of Political Data Inc. has to say about what both the data show and what he believes it's representing. The topics range from the impact of younger voters on election results to the mayoral outcome in LA to the national front and what may …
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Episode 28: Healthcare and Open Enrollment Options.
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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 healthc…
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Episode 15: Assembly Member Chris Holden. California Politics, AB257 and More.
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The discussion get's a little contentious as Brian Kabateck, self-professed left leaning and John Kabateck clearly to the right, engage on a variety of topics with Assembly Member Chris Holden. The mutual respect amongst all is clear with the conversation touching on partisanship in the Capital, the Republican Party in California and the significan…
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Episode 14: Former LA District Attorney, Steve Cooley on Gascon Recall, LA Crime and Drug Legalization.
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If it were up to former LA District Attorney, Steve Cooley, Los Angeles current DA, George Gascon would be out. A myriad of bad decisions has left LA with some of the highest crime rates in the country and it's not looking any better any time soon. Poor leadership, poor laws and a lessened police force have created a perfect storm for those wishing…
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Episode 27: Absolutely NO on Proposition 30! An Assault on Free and Fair Markets.
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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 sha…
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Episode 13: Newsome's Run for the Presidency... and more.
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Oh boy, there's a little friction in the room today as Paul Mitchell returns for a discussion closer to the mid-terms with some more insight on many topics. Is Newsome running for President? (Hint:yes) Does he have a chance? (Hint:no) Or at least that's the opinion. How do California's elections influence the house? Hmmm. No more hints. What about …
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Episode 26: Kwame Anku. Starts Ups are Small Businesses too.
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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 expl…
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Episode 12: Senator Bradford on Homelessness, Crime, the Republican Party and More.
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This is one supercharged episode as the tension from the right and the left, that would be brothers John and Brian, and the topics of conversation are all California pain points. Senator Steven Bradford is steadfast in his positions and shares some observations that support both sides of the political aisle. Topics include, social equity, crime, ho…
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Episode 25: Tim Murphy on Regional Builders Exchanges and Value to the Community.
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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…
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Episode 11: Mike Madrid on the Latinization of Both Politics and Our Communities.
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One thing the brothers Kabateck have in common and that is the ability to share outstanding guests in their respective aura of California politics. Mike Madrid is a 30 year veteran in the political arena and is Founding Director and President of Grass Roots Lab, a full service Public Relations firm focused on community engagement and grass roots re…
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Episode 10: Redistricting or Gerrymandering? Paul Mitchell explains.
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Oh boy, is this one hotly debated topic amongst professional as well as amateur political debates. Brian and John lean on their own sides of the aisle as they discuss what the value is of redistricting with Paul Mitchell, an expert data consultant. Paul is the founder of Redistricting Partners and VP of Political Data, Inc. His experience and exper…
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Episode 9: Talking California with Dan Morain, Homelessness, Crime and the Republican Party.
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Join brothers Brian and John Kabateck as they get political with former reporter and columnist for the Los Angeles Times and Sacramento Bee, Dan Morain. The conversation takes many twists and turns but touches on the issues of homelessness, crime and the Republican part in the state of California. As usual, you'll learn a little more about the pers…
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Episode 24: Women in Leadership. Three Stories of Success.
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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 me…
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Episode 23: Bulletin...Assembly Member James Gallagher on the Flawed Gas Tax Rebate Agreement.
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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 leg…
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Episode 22: Duane Knickerbocker of Brower Mechanical on HVAC, Solar and Electrification.
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NFIB guest, Duane Knickerbocker, President of Brower Mechanical talks many things energy with State Director John Kabateck. Hear about updates and challenges created by Government regulation that will impact both small business and all energy consumers alike. Duane also shares supply chain concerns, employment and recruitment outlooks and discusses…
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Episode 21: Western States Petroleum Association on Why We're All Affected By Poor Policy Decisions.
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Join host John Kabateck in this most fascinating discussion with Cathy Reheis-Boyd. The President & CEO of the Western States Petroleum Assn. Having been with the organization for nearly 40 years, her wealth of knowledge, experience and history clearly shine through. This is not only a discussion of bad public policy but one of the history of petro…
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Episode 8: Marva Diaz shares her perspective on the outcomes of redistricting and the state of Republicans in California.
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Join brothers Brian and John Kabateck as they discuss the outlook for candidates and their respective parties in the upcoming elections for California with Marva Diaz. Marva Diaz is the President of Marva Diaz Strategies and also the Co-Editor of California Targetbook, a political reference resource. Today's conversation covers topics ranging from …
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Episode 20: The Value of a Legal Expert for Small Business.
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Join your host, John Kabateck, Executive Director for NFIB California as he speaks with Karen Harned, Executive Director of the NIFB Small Business Legal Center. Hear how the representation of small business issues both Nationally and Statewide create value to small businesses otherwise unable to afford the legal expenses to pursue challenging oper…
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Episode 19: The New Covid Leave Law for Small Business. The 7 triggers you need to know.
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The new Covid leave law became effective 2-19-22. It's got retroactive elements to Jan 1, 2022. Do you know what they are? Are you familiar with the details and how they could affect your daily business operation? Who needs to comply? How much could it cost you? What are the employee triggers that qualify them for compensation? Ben Ebbink of Fisher…
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Episode 7: Jon Coupal of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Shares His Thoughts on the "Death Tax".
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Brothers Kabateck once again score an incredible guest to discuss current and very topical conversations in California. Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association talks about the state of the state but more importantly, the "death tax" that is currently being discussed by the legislature. Hear from varied perspectives as the d…
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Episode 18: AB1400 Single Payer Healthcare with ASM Jordan Cunningham.
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This episode of NFIB California focuses on the hotly debated Single Payer Healthcare bill AB1400. Assembly Member Jordan Cunningham gives us his take on this bill that would eliminate Medicare for all Californians, eliminate private pay insurance and force all medical process to go thru what will be called Cal Care. This bill increases payroll taxe…
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Episode 17: NFIB Legal and Research Executive Directors outlook for 2022.
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This episode, your host and Executive Director for NFIB California, John Kabateck goes inside the NFIB to get the perspective of Elizabeth Melito, Senior Executive Council for the organization and Holly Wade, Executive Director of the Research Center. They'll share some of the biggest issues they're seeing from the membership and steps the NFIB has…
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Episode 16: Darrell Feil of Abate-A-Weed talks small business challenges and leadership.
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As the leading advocate for small business in the state, NFIB California's podcast does what it can do to facilitate valuable information to the constituents that make up the membership. It's always good to hear from other small business owners and this episode does just that. Today's conversation is with Darrell Feil, owner of Abate-A-Weed, Former…
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Episode 6: Former California State Assembly Speaker John Perez on the state of the state.
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In their inimitable fashion, brothers contrarian, Brian and John Kabateck ask some tough questions from different perspectives of their good friend, former Speaker of the California State Assembly, John A. Perez. The range of topics spans the spectrum of issues the state is dealing with from a grade for Governor Newsome on the handling of Covid, to…
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Episode 15: Supply Chain Disruption with Paul Cramer of Star Milling
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What business has not been impacted by some sort of inability to get the right product at the right time to continue to do business as they have in the past? Today's episode addresses the supply chain as seen through the eyes of a very important category of business and that is feed for the animals that eventually become food at the retail level. H…
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Episode 5: Senator Scott Wilk on the Republican Party in California.
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Brothers Brian and John Kabateck have an engaging discussion with Senate Republican Leader, Scott Wilk on the state of the Republican Party in California for starters. The conversation then turns to a conversation on the Armenian genocide and the Armenian state of affairs in California. Definitely some surprising discussion here. Finally, get to kn…
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Episode 14: 6 Must Know Tips for Small Business Lease Negotiations.
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Small business owners can now hear some of the biggest tips to help them make a decision on their next lease negotiation, their next location or even if they should downsize or move to a better location. Host John Kabateck talks today with Ken Noack of Newmark Group, Sacramento's leading commercial real estate firm. Ken shares his perspective on th…
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Episode 13: 7 New Laws Passed That Could Impact Your Business in 2022.
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Special Guest, Ben Ebbink, Partner at Fisher Phillips and specialist on California Labor Law has a frank conversation with Kevin Pedrotti, NFIB's Chief Legislative Advocate on recent laws passed this legislative season. While minimized for reasons you'll hear on the program, the legal changes for small business are still of great importance. Especi…
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Episode 4: Dee Dee Myers on her career and current role in California government.
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The brothers Kabateck, Brian and John, have a casual and candid conversation with Dee Dee Myers, former Press Secretary to President Bill Clinton and the first female Press Secretary ever. The conversation travels many paths from her career in D.C. to her current role as Senior Advisor to the Governor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Busine…
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Episode 12: Five Star Bank President James Beckwith on small business outlook.
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Five Star Bank President, James Beckwith, has a candid conversation with John Kabateck, Director of NFIB California on issues of significance to small business owners. From PPP and forgiveness to other loan opportunities to the outlook on interest rates in the near future. The ability to grow your business through local community banking outlets ma…
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Episode 3: Sacramento's Mayor Darrell Steinberg on homelessness in Sacramento...and more.
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This episode releases on the day following an historic vote by the Sacramento City Council on what steps are going to be taken to help relieve the homelessness problem in the the city. Not one to mince words on the topic, Mayor Steinberg hits it head on with his vision for the future and what necessary steps need to be taken now to ensure a cleaner…
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Episode 11: Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares shares her small business efforts
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Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares shares how her passion for service got her to 76% of the votes in her election. She's a strong small business advocate and will share her experience with her own small business and the challenges of all small business that she can relate to. She also shares some of her efforts to reduce the burden on small business …
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Episode 10: Small Business Advocate Extraordinaire, Tara Lynn Gray.
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If you've ever wondered where to go for help, what the process is to get support for your small business, where you might find additional funding as the state emerges from Covid compliance, then this episode is for you! Tara Lynn Gray, Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate has one sole purpose. To help support, educate an…
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Episode 9: California Assemblymember Ramos talks small business support.
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NFIB welcomes small business owner and Assemblymember James Ramos for a frank and candid discussion of his growth from the Indian Reservation to Tribal Leader and now Assemblymember for the State of California. His story of learning and growing small business is one most don't know but his passion for helping and keeping small businesses healthy ma…
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Episode 8: Dee Dee Myers on growing California's small business support team.
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The NFIB is pleased to welcome Dee Dee Myers, Director of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. Dee Dee will explain the state of the state with regard to current openings post Covid but more importantly, the opportunities and process to seeking information and business support from the state. In her role, she is responsible f…
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Episode 2: A California State Treasure(er). Fiona Ma
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Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer has one very big job. Today she gets comfortable at the table for a discussion of pressing issues, career and more with brothers Brian and John Kabateck. She shares successes, concerns and a few surprises we'll bet you never knew as the conversation gets personal. Hop on in and join the discussion.…
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Episode 1: Jot Condie on the near future of the restaurant industry and Covid impacts.
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Welcome to the premiere episode of "Kabatalks" with Brian and John Kabateck. Their very first independent production together opens with Jot Condie, President and CEO of the California Restaurant Association sharing his thoughts about the current state of the industry, pending litigation in a class action suit and what his outlook is for California…
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Episode 7: Tom Ross of Meridian Pacific shares outlook on election results for small business.
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This final episode in our recent series on initiatives that impacted small business in the recent election is a discussion with Tom Ross of Meridian Pacific. One of the premiere political consulting firms in California. His insight and outlook will help shape an understanding of the need for small business to continue to remain engaged and aware of…
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Episode 6: Must know labor laws starting 2021 with Ben Ebbink.
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Ben Ebbink of Fisher Phillips, LLP shares what every small business owner in California needs to know about some of the most pertinent labor law changes coming in 2021. NFIB's Chief Legislative Advocate, Kevin Pedrotti hosts today's conversation that includes discussion on Family Leave Act, Coronavirus impacts on employment and workers compensation…
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Episode 5: Sales Tax On Service with Anthony Pugliese
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Join today's conversation as your NFIB representative, John Kabateck speaks with Anthony Pugliese, President & CEO of the California Society of CPA's. The topic is yet another looming effort by the state of California to continue it's unquenched thirst for more revenue and the issue is a new sales tax on service. This would have a horrific cascadin…
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Episode 4: Marva Diaz on California's key ballot measures this November.
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This may well be one of the most significant and most direct calls to action from these NFIB podcasts. The ballot measures on November 3rd have the potential for serious impact on small business. Listen closely to the discussion as Marva Diaz, principal of Marva Diaz Strategies, outlines then explains the various ballot measures of concern to small…
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Episode 3: Prop 15 with Rex Hime from California Business Properties Association
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The threat of even greater taxes on business in California looms large with the potential of the elmination of Prop 13 tax benefits to property owned for business or commercial purposes. This poses a threat to nearly every business but most importantly small businesses as they are the renters of these commercial properties and, in most cases, are r…
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Episode 2: PPP with James Beckwith of Five Star Bank
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This is the first episode in a new series focused on helping small business rebuild, grow and succeed. Hear John Kabateck, California State Director for the NFIB, discuss PPP and the future of stimulus opportunities with James Beckwith, President and CEO of Five Star Bank. The discussion weaves the yarn that has become the current fabric of the Pay…
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Episode 1: State and Federal Business Support Funding
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This first episode from the NFIB is a compilation of information and guidance on what to expect and how to navigate the support mechanisms from the state of California with regard to special funding, loans and employee information for compliance with the new mandates and fulfillment required by the state and federal governments. This is exclusively…
