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Community · 3 min read ·
Leadership Torrance 2016
This year I participated in a program called Leadership Torrance, a program of the Torrance Chamber of Commerce. I have wanted to participate for many years, but the dates of the program are January through June each…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Teaching Girls about Entrepreneurship
Last week I took part in a training with local Girl Scout troops to teach them about entrepreneurship. 115 girls signed up to participate. I heard about this event through a business friend who was looking for mentors…
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Community · 2 min read ·
2016 South Bay Women's Conference: A Huge Success!
Many of you reading this blog post may know I am very involved in numerous organizations outside of my business and one of those duties is being the treasurer of the South Bay Business Women's Association. The SBBWA s…
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Community · 2 min read ·
2016 Connecting Women to Power: Navigating Beyond Your Limits
With the increase in competition, the key to success in the business world is education. The annual Connecting Women to Power Business Conference strives to provide business owners with the information and inspiration…
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About · 2 min read ·
AB&P Sponsors PV HOOPS
Many of my readers know how much I love giving back to the community and promoting the growth of businesses and organizations. As an entrepreneur, my greatest accomplishment is helping other business owners do what th…
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Community · 3 min read ·
SBBWA Scholarship Applications Due March 28th
The South Bay Business Women’s Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide an effective education and mutual support for working women. The SBBWA offers financial help to women through its sch…
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Community · 4 min read ·
Watch Out for Tax Scams in 2016
If you have an email in your inbox from the IRS it's most assuredly a scam. Phishing and malware incidents are up 400% this tax season, according to the IRS. More people receive official-looking emails from scammers a…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Inspiring Women: Business, Life & Beyond
Women from the South Bay (Los Angeles area) and beyond are looking forward to the third annual South Bay Women's Conference. This full-day event organized by the South Bay Business Women's Association (SBBWA) welcomes…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Report Your Life Changes to the Health Insurance Marketplace
Did you enroll for insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace? If so, you need to report changes to the Marketplace when they happen. For example, there could be changes to your family size or income…
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Community · 2 min read ·
How You Can Receive the Most from College Education Tax Credits and Deductions
Are you or a dependent student enrolled in higher education? Are you aware you can deduct a portion of your paid college expenses on your tax return? Here is a quick overview of the three main higher education tax bre…
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Community · 2 min read ·
Small Business Saturday - Did You Participate?
This past Saturday was what's been named "Small Business Saturday" which is the Saturday following Thanksgiving in the United States. The day is meant to encourage shoppers to purchase from small businesses rather tha…
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Community · 2 min read ·
What to Know Regarding Teen Part-Time Jobs and Taxes
Often teens take a part-time job but aren't always aware of the tax rules that apply. Here are a few things your child should understand: Income tax withholdings will be deducted from their pay based on their income a…
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