One-On-One Advising

Business people at a tableThe Placer Business Resource Center (PBRC) partners with the Sierra Small Business Development Center (SBDC), offering free, confidential one-on-one advising to future and current small business owners interested in achieving growth and profitability.

Northern California SBDC's offer free, individualized, and confidential one-on-one advising for existing businesses and start-ups with the potential for job creation, revenue and profit growth, and new business development ideas that could stimulate economic development in Northern California and beyond.

Advising services are available by appointment to both existing and start-up business owners. It starts with an application. You tell us about your company and your needs, and we give an assessment of how we can help you. Then, we establish goals to work on (business loan, equity capital, etc.) and we work together to reach that goal. 

To apply for one-on-one advising visit Sierra SBDC and apply now.

EMPLOYER RESOURCES

Workplace Health and Safety

For information on protecting workers from COVID-19, refer to the Cal/OSHA Guidance on Coronavirus.

Businesses and employers can visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for help with planning and responding to COVID-19.

Reduced Work Hours

Employers experiencing a slowdown in their businesses or services as a result of the coronavirus impact on the economy may apply for the UI Work Sharing Program. This program allows employers to seek an alternative to layoffs — retaining their trained employees by reducing their hours and wages that can be partially offset with UI benefits. Workers of employers who are approved to participate in the Work Sharing Program receive the percentage of their weekly UI benefit amount based on the percentage of hours and wages reduced, not to exceed 60 percent. Visit Work Sharing Program to learn more about its benefits for employers and employees, and how to apply.

Potential Closures and Layoffs

Employers planning a closure or major layoffs as a result of the coronavirus can get help through the Rapid Response program. Rapid Response teams will meet with you to discuss your needs, help avert potential layoffs, and provide immediate on-site services to assist workers facing job losses. For more information, refer to the Rapid Response Services for Businesses Fact Sheet (DE 87144RRB) (PDF) or contact your local America’s Job Center of California.

Tax Assistance

Employers experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19 may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. A written request for an extension must be received within 60 days from the original delinquent date of the payment or return.

For questions, employers may call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center.

Toll-free from the U.S. or Canada: 1-888-745-3886

Hearing-impaired (TTY): 1-800-547-9565

Outside the U.S. or Canada: 1-916-464-3502