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TFCF x BBOP: The Festive Reminder of What Matters Most
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Big Welcome: Tomorrow’s Talent Comes to BBOP
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· Business Tips
Are You Ignoring the Financial Red Light in the Engine of Your Business?
Ignoring the financial red flags in your business's engine can be very costly. When problems are not diagnosed and corrected early, they grow into serious challenges, declining profit margins, rising expenses, shrinking…
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Unlock Cash in 24 Hours: The Power of Alternative Financing with Invoice Factoring
A large volume of outstanding accounts receivable can cripple a business. Invoices that are 60 days or older may never be collected, causing severe cash flow shortages. Payroll, vendors, and operating costs can’t wait…
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BBOP Entrepreneur Turns the Center into Christmas
Last week, Catherine Hadnot from Chase's Journey Foundation converted the BBOP Center into a gift distribution site for special-needs families. And if you think that's just a lovely holiday story, you're missing what…
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TFCF x BBOP: The Festive Reminder of What Matters Most
We threw our Time for Change Foundation x BBOP Christmas party, and honestly? It was exactly what we needed before the year closes out. Three of our board members showed up: Keisha Murphy, James Calderilla, and Julie…
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Big Welcome: Tomorrow’s Talent Comes to BBOP
Tomorrow's Talent just moved into the BBOP Center, and if you don't know them yet, you will. They're a workforce development powerhouse led by Dr. Dale Marsden (former San Bernardino City Unified Superintendent who took…
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New Neighbor Alert: Big Boss Taco y Burritos Brings 20 Years of Experience to D Street
Byron Chavez wasn’t looking for San Bernardino. But when he came across the space that’s now home to Big Boss Taco y Burritos, just one block west of the BBOP Center, something clicked. “It felt like fate,” Byron…
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BBOP Entrepreneur Champayne Andrus Cuts the Ribbon: From Side Hustle to Recognition by the Fontana Chamber
Champayne Andrus just got official. The founder of Laundry Me, LLC, had her ribbon-cutting at the Fontana Chamber last week, and if you think laundry services are small potatoes, you're not paying attention. Laundry Me…
· In the Press
Dr. Carter Takes the Message to KTLA and Calls for Bold Philanthropy- Innovation That Commands Investment
Dr. Kim Carter-Tillman appeared on KTLA this month as Nexstar's Remarkable Woman of 2025, and she came with a direct ask: fund the work that's already proven effective. The Numbers Don't Lie 23 years. 5,000 people…
· Business Tips
Act Fast: Fed Rate Drop Could Boost Your Small Business Funding
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut its benchmark interest rate tomorrow, a move that could significantly lower borrowing costs for small businesses.
· Business Tips
Fears of an AI Bubble, Why You Need a Fall-Back Strategy Now
While AI is transforming industries, creating new tools, and boosting productivity, many experts warn that the rapid surge in AI-related stock valuations may resemble previous speculative bubbles. If an AI bubble…
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CapEx vs. OpEx vs. COGS: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know
Many small business owners struggle with cash flow, especially when trying to understand the differences between capital expenditures (CapEx), operating expenses (OpEx), and the cost of goods sold (COGS). These cost…
· In the Press
Dr. Kim Carter-Tillman Honored as “Game Changer” at We Do It Together’s 10th Anniversary Gala
The We Do It Together (WDIT) 10-Year Anniversary Gala was a historic celebration of women who are rewriting narratives, shifting power, and creating access where it never existed. Among these global changemakers, Dr.…