Eep! I haven’t updated the blog since our last meeting and we’re having another one right now. Lisa Goblin is here and we are toiling dutifully. Some news:
– Grants – UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Fund is offering Community Partnership grants and their deadline is May 15. We are hustling to get our application and a UC partner together in time.
- SCORE – Was counseled by a retired executive and a lawyer from SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), part of the SBA (Small Business Administration). They recommended we not worry about the sign permit, focus on insurance and operating costs.
- Inventory – We have hashed out a SKU (stock keeping units) and need to tag all the merchandise in the store.
- Permits – Applying for zoning variance to use space for retail. Trying to get landladies to allow us to deduct this expense from our rent.
- Reseller’s – Only missing one corporate officer’s signature/copy of ID to complete this. We will be able to buy from California suppliers at wholesale rates with this.
– Fictitious Business Name – For Picky Fix. Done.
– Databases – For webhosting, Pickyfix members, and vendors. In progress. Hope this will make communications more timely and streamlined.
What’s next? Next Open House for new members this Saturday, May 9 @ 5-7pm. You’re invited!
