California Spotlight #137
Prepare Now for 2026 Workplace Violence Plan Mandate
Prepare Now for 2026 Workplace Violence Plan Mandate
A quiet but significant update: SB 553, passed last year, requires nearly all California employers to implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) by July 1, 2026 — that includes service businesses with office staff, not just industrial or retail.
Why this matters now:
📍 Cal/OSHA has begun reviewing early plans, and enforcement preparation will start in Q4 2025. Getting ahead means avoiding audit stress and rushed compliance.
✅ Early action steps:
Designate a responsible person on staff
Identify potential workplace risks (including client interactions)
Draft a written policy and log incidents
If you’ve ever done a COVID plan or IIPP, this builds on similar documentation logic.
Zoom’s New “Lite” Tier Quietly Opened — Perfect for Teams of 2–3
As of July 10, Zoom is testing a $3.99/month plan for small teams — includes unlimited 40-minute meetings, screen share, and breakout rooms. No webinar, AI, or phone bloat.
Why this is useful:
Many CA consultants and tech service firms pay $15–$20/month for features they never use. If you're under 3 people and just need meetings, this works.
🟡 Access tip: It’s not on their main pricing page — log in, go to “Plans & Billing,” and click “See all plans.”
🚨 Business Spotlight – July 16
Podcast + Newsletter
Want your business in front of 116K+ founders, operators, and buyers this week?
We’re featuring businesses in our July 16 drop—across our top-ranked podcast and California’s two most-read business newsletters.
Here’s what you get for just $99:
🎙️ A podcast shoutout to a business-savvy audience
📩 A 100-word spotlight with your link + CTA
📣 Distribution to 65K–70K daily openers
We’ve featured brands like Google, Squarespace, and Monday.com.
This week, your business could be next.
✍️ Write With Us: Share What You Know
We're opening up space for one founder, operator, or expert to contribute a written piece to our next edition.
This isn’t a one-line shoutout — it’s a full article published in front of 116K+ business owners, founders, and local operators across California. Your post will also live permanently on our Substack site (which gets steady long-tail traffic and search visibility).
What’s included:
A published guest piece (up to 500 words)
Your byline, short bio, and a link to your business
A spot in our upcoming email issue
SEO-friendly formatting so it’s easy to find and share later
It’s $250 to reserve the slot. If you'd like to write something valuable for your peers — and be seen by other founders while doing it — this is the space for it.