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CALSAVERS MANDATORY PARTICIPATION deadline is fast approaching!

2/25/2021

Businesses all over our country have enough on their plate just trying to get their business up and going again. Businesses in California haven't noticed the extra item on their plate. It is California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program. CSCRSP, also known as Calsavers, was passed in 2016 to help millions of Californian's save for retirement. The program was delayed for three months because of pandemic. Participation is required and there are two choices. Participate in the state IRA program or acquire a 401k plan. Depending on the number of employees, the important dates are listed below. However, the June 30th deadline for 5 - 49 employees is fast approaching!

How to Protect Yourself from a Work-from-Home Scam

11/23/2020

By District Attorney Summer Stephan
With roughly 1.2 million San Diegans out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic and seasonal fluctuations, many people are looking for work-from-home opportunities. Scammers are eagerly victimizing would-be employees on two fronts: through bogus work-at-home offers that require substantial upfront investment and through online resume harvesting that results in identity theft.

Scam Call or Real Call? What to Know

7/14/2020

By District Attorney Summer Stephan
The coronavirus and U.S. Census are making answering your phone fashionable again. But just because you know you might be receiving a call from a Census worker or a COVID-19 contract tracer, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t vet your calls. There are always scammers looking to take financial advantage of people under any circumstances and today’s uncertain climate is no different.

Don’t Get Scammed out of Your Stimulus Check

5/15/2020

By: District Attorney Summer Stephan
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.

For the most part, difficult times bring people together. But for dishonest actors, uncertain times equals dollar signs and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. With Americans receiving up to $1,200 in stimulus funds, scammers have already began devising ways to swindle folks from their money.

create from the heart

5/12/2020

By: Quantal Langford

Want to create content? Create from the heart.

As a creative entrepreneur I get asked all the time: How do you create content?

It’s a simple yet complex answer. I can give you step by step on how I consistently create content and learning how to create at a large capacity.

Job Hunters Beware of LinkedIn Scammers

1/26/2020

By District Attorney Summer Stephan

As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.

Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions is to find a new job. With the days of seeking employment through classified ads in the rear-view mirror, most of us opt for searching for work online. And of course, there are a plethora of companies that vow to make this journey less stressful by directly connecting employers to potential employees.

Respect the Platform

12/2/2019

By: Quantal Langford

This blog post is from a recent episode that I had released recently sharing a few insights on building your brand platform.

3 ways to promote your business on small business saturday

11/9/2019

By AlphaGraphics
As a small business, we’re thrilled to be a part of the Shop Small Movement, proudly backed by American Express. This movement is a nationwide effort to support and celebrate small businesses every day and everywhere.

Practical Recycling Tips for Businesses and Properties

11/4/2019

By Daniel Butler
Municipal Relations San Diego County
Waste Management of North County

Did You Know? Half emptied plastic bottles and cans, food-soiled cardboard along with plastic wrap, trash and hazardous materials such as batteries and propane tanks, often make their way into recycling bins, resulting in contaminated recyclables, that upon arriving at recycling facilities, hinder the recycling process and cause safety hazards for workers.

Tips for Spotting Scam Crowdfunding Campaigns

9/17/2019

By District Attorney Summer Stephan

As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.

The American Red Cross Offers Free Resources to Help Your Business Prepare for Disasters

9/13/2019

Article prepared by Dennis Guseman
American Red Cross Volunteer and Ready Rating Program Lead
Former Dean of the College of Business Administration at California State University San Marcos

No License? No Job! Avoid Contractor Scams

7/22/2019

By District Attorney Summer Stephan
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.

Living your Creative Life: Patience is the Prerequisite

5/9/2019

(By Quantal Langford)
Can you stick around long enough to see your work succeed? Do you have enough grit to take a few critical hits and keep going? Or will you get discouraged at the first sign of failure?” - Jeff Goins