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I’d like to think that long gone are the days that being a woman in a male dominated space meant it was you against the other woman. Or that embodying the assertive, get shit done, natural leadership -ness that are cherished in a male colleague meant another less savory set of labels for that woman. Though I’m a hopeful human, I’ve also been through enough of failing forwards across various spaces, that these days, I prefer to think realistically, first.
We are many years past March 8, 1857, the day marking the beginning of Women’s Month and where women notably banded together to protest harsh working conditions and inequitable earnings, educational and job/compensation opportunities. The reality, almost 170 years later, even amidst reputable research such as McKinseyConsulting’s that companies with gender diverse executive teams were 25% MORE likely to have above average profitability, while companies with more than 30% female executives were more likely to outperform companies that don’t, STILL doesn’t translate into what you’d conclude in the building of said companies with respect to the organizational chart or comp. That’s the reality. Another reality is there are PLENTY of rad, bright folks out there doing big things and looking for their kind to build community with and build more amazing things, together. Go find them. And do the work you enjoy with people you enjoy rocking with, WHILE hitting those metrics and making money.
This month’s newsletter is dedicated to women and our allies in embracing growing forward, together. It’s possible. Let’s do this thing!
We are here for you, always in all ways. - Jessica and the BPR team |
|  |  | | SERVICES, TAX & LEGAL UPDATES |
| 2025 Tax Season - Upcoming Important Dates April 15, 2025 - Taxes for Individuals and C-Corporations are due. Taxes for individuals and C-Corporations are due. C-Corporations must file Form 1120 by this date. This is also the last day to file for an extension for your personal or C-Corp return. Additionally, individual filers can make contributions to their IRA or HSA for the 2024 tax year until this date. April 15, 2025 - EstimatedTax Payments, Q1, next quarterly payments for 2025 are due. Please let us know if you need help determining what you should be paying to avoid under payment penalties (recommended: 70% of 2025’s Tax Liability to be paid by the Q4 2025 pmt due). This is especially important for S-Corps, where tax agencies are looking for avoidance of employee payroll taxes by taking excess distributions. September 15, 2025 - Deadline for extended partnership and S-corporation returns October 15, 2025 - Deadline for extended C-corporation returns
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|  | | Tax Preparation & Strategic Tax Planning
We are just past the filing deadline for S-Corp returns (3/17/25) and working towards the next deadline. Do reach out if we can help you with: |
|  | | NEW Sales and Use Tax Rates Effective April 1, 2025 The new tax rates, tax codes, and expiration dates will be available to view and download as a spreadsheet on the webpage California City & County Sales & UseTax Rates beginning March 1, 2025. To find a specific tax rate for your area or business location on our website, select Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate, enter the address, and select Search.
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| | Tax / Legal – Corporate Transparency Act, or Business Owner Information (BOI): Reporting Obligations on NOW BACK IN EFFECT, with a new deadline of January 1, 2026 for most companies. Reporting companies required to submit aBOI Report to the US Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The deadline for companies created prior to January1, 2024, was January 1, 2025. The latest update (as of February 28, 2025, updated from the Feb. 18th referencing the March 21st deadline): The U.S. House earlier this month passed a bill to extend the BOI reporting to January 1, 2026. However – because rulings continue to turn for and against the legal status of the CTA requirement, BPR is advising to file the BOI reporting requirements as soon as possible. Do reach out if we can assist and file on your behalf! HERE is the latest from FinCEN
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| | RESOURCES – FOR WOMEN & BETTER WORKPLACES |
| 9 Essential Resources for Women Business Owners
HERE are nine excellent resources to help women business owners grow and succeed. |
| | 41 Small Business Grants for Women
HERE is a this list of 41 options to explore! |
| | 10 Workplace Secrets that Make Everyone Want to Work with you! |
|  | | | OUR PEOPLE SPOTLIGHT - AQUILIUS INNOVATION HUB & VENTURES |
| This month we’re spotlighting Aquillius, located in San Diego led by MyPhuong Le, PhD, and Leah Villegas, PhD, an organization whose mission is to improve human health and create a healthier planet through their Innovation Hub (a life science, medtech and technology innovation hub dedicated to rapidly developing, testing, prototyping and manufacturing new technologies by fostering collaboration between the startup community, industry, government, and academia) and Aquillius Ventures’, a $50M Fund (pre-seed and seed rounds), focused on MedTech and Life Sciences startups that positively impact Women, Children, and the Elderly. Let us know if you would like the pitch deck or an intro to this cohort walking the walk helping future women entrepreneurs succeed sooner. |
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| This section highlights how BPR gives back to the community every month, driven by our commitment to women and historically underrepresented entrepreneurs. |
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| | Galentine’s Day, hosted by Aquillius - a celebration of trailblazing female founders, highlighted dynamic women entrepreneurs making waves in their industries. We celebrated our inspiring journeys, connected with fellow change makers and bold entrepreneurs so that we are paving the way for more women-led innovation! Some of the pain points and insights fellow panelists on the “Her Vision, HerVenture: Women Founders on Innovation” panel shared included the common struggle faced re: capital access and how to overcome it (see above women centric capital funds and grants), stock your coffers especially when you don’t need it!, don’t wait to start until it’s perfect (because it never is!), and when attracting outside capital – do not give away too much too soon. |
|  | Our CEO, Jessica (pictured in the center), participated in the panel, sharing her insights on capital access and strategies to overcome related challenges. |
| | CASH FLOW, CAPITAL RESOURCES & SMALL BIZ TOPICS |
| Use Loan or Grant Capital wisely and deposit into a High Yield Savings account! |
| | Remy Martin This is My City Grant - Four groundbreaking local leaders will each receive $20k grant, paired with one-on-one mentorship from industry leaders, to amplify their community impact. Whether you’re a DJ building through sound, an artist reimagining public spaces, or a cultural entrepreneur mentioning the next generation through arts, this grantaims to help turn your vision into reality. Applications are open now until April 11, 2025 at 6 p.m. E.T. More information HERE. |
| | Grants Education – How to Get Them Workshop, March 26th Are your loan applications being rejected? You're not alone. As traditional financing options shrink (down from 43% to 34%), smart business owners are turning to grants. On March 26 at1:30pm ET, our FREE Virtual Forum brings together business owners who've secured significant funding with zero repayment required. LaToya Ratlieff, who oversees $55M+ in grant funding, will reveal exactly why some applications succeed while others from qualified businesses get immediately rejected. Stop missing out on capital that could transform your cash flow challenges. More information HERE. |
| Grants Education – How to Get Them Workshop, March 26th Are your loan applications being rejected? You're not alone. As traditional financing options shrink (down from 43% to 34%), smart business owners are turning to grants. On March 26 at1:30pm ET, our FREE Virtual Forum brings together business owners who've secured significant funding with zero repayment required. LaToya Ratlieff, who oversees $55M+ in grant funding, will reveal exactly why some applications succeed while others from qualified businesses get immediately rejected. Stop missing out on capital that could transform your cash flow challenges. More information HERE. |
| | SBA 504 or 7(a) Loans - for property, business acquisition, equipment, working capital. Now up to 100% financing based on credit. More information HERE. |
| | CA Small Business Loan Match. More information HERE. |
| | Small Business, Women, PoC Certifications – access to government contracts + more visibility |
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