Understanding your Employer Identification Number If your confused about what an employer identification number is, then you’re in the right place. EIN is short for an employer identification number. It is a nine-digit number issued by the IRS and used to identify businesses and individuals for tax purposes. As a business owner, you’ll need EIN…
Time Study Tool Fundraisers for Non-Profit What is Time Study? It is a method of measuring the total time taken by a specific operation or project that needs to be broken down by multiple tasks. It helps you evaluate the necessary time given to complete a project or operation by looking at a realistic form of…
Human Resources What are Human Resources? Human Resources is managing your people/employees which is your most important asset. Understanding the importance of having a human resource person or department within your business is extremely helpful and a lot less stressful for you as a business owner. They will help manage your business within the employee and…
Home Business Hello, are you thinking about starting your own Home Business? If you are, then you’re in the right place! Now is the time to take that interest or hobby to the next level and make it a profitable enterprise! Here within the SoCal Innovation Station website, there are 2 pages of official links and…
Cybersecurity Cyber security refers to the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. Cyber security is extremely important to have for your business, to help against those cyberattacks. It will keep your customer’s info and other important information safe. So, I wouldn’t go…
Case Statement Inquiry for the Non Profit A case statement is an essential and central component of any successful fundraising effort. As part of the strategic plan of the organization, the case statement is a living document that reflects the visual inspiration of the outcomes generated by the work of your nonprofit. The success of…
Starting a Business in California Hello there, I was doing some research on how to start up a small business in California and I found 10 easy steps to start up your business. It’s eight pages long, but you have a checklist, which is a wonderful thing to have to keep you organized and fully…
Business Name Request Form Requesting the reservation of a name for your corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership, has a form with instructions on how to establish your business name. Do not worry, this form does not seem overwhelming and is easy to fill out. It requires some information but is not a lengthy…
Contractor Application Filling out a business tax certificate application is a 5-page application with 2 pages being information on understanding what is the correct choice for you on filling out this application. Take your time when filling this form out. It’s also very important you fill the entire application, don’t miss a question, and make…
How to Fill Out a Name Reservation Request Form When you have a name for your business you will need to fill out and complete this form to request the reservation of the intended name for limited liability company (llc), corporation, or limited partnership name in the State of California that has not been established…