Realtor 6% commission model loses curb appeal by Jason Walsh· April 1, 2024 12:40 pm·The real-estate industry’s 6% agent commissions have been 86’d. At least that’s likely to be the result following the March…
The butterfly effect: From vineyards to conservancies, North Bay ecologists are planting a ‘pollinator superhighway’ by Janet Perry· March 20, 2024 2:29 pm·From monarch butterflies to songbirds, there is a whole array of native insects and birds that help create a healthy…
Mother’s Little Helper: ‘Wine Mom’ culture started as a lighthearted internet meme—now it’s sparking questions about new-parent dependency and proper health by Mallorie Deming· March 20, 2024 1:04 pm·If you follow Olivia Wallach on Instagram, you and 14,000 other followers likely enjoy watching her sip her favorite wines…
Shifting Paths: Steps for the North Bay wine industry to counter lower demand, higher costs by Jessica Zimmer· March 20, 2024 12:43 pm·“The pioneers are where the change comes from.”—Alder Yarrow, Bay Area wine blogger The wine industry needs to pivot again,…
Business ‘overcharging’ on the decrease, according to Marin consumer protection report by Rosie Padilla· March 7, 2024 5:43 pm·Despite how your pocketbook might be feeling, the number of businesses overcharging customers last year was down. At least that’s…
Putting a ring—and a prenup—on it: Once frowned upon as unromantic, prenuptial agreements are becoming the rope that ties the knot by Vicki Larson· February 19, 2024 2:57 pm·“Debra” and her fiancé were on the same page—they wanted a prenuptial agreement, a legal contract in which a couple…
The giving trees: How healthy landscapes can lead to healthy communities by Janet Perry· February 19, 2024 2:21 pm·There’s a lot of talk these days of “forest bathing” and the health benefits that come with being out in…
License to Ill: California’s new sick-leave mandate leaves some North Bay employers feeling nauseous by Jean Saylor Doppenberg· February 19, 2024 1:55 pm·With approximately 130 employees, Healdsburg-based Costeaux French Bakery is considered a small employer. Changes in employment law, and specifically for…
A Creative Push: These nonprofits have their outreach in the North Bay down to a fine art by Janet Perry· February 19, 2024 12:32 pm·The creative economy in the North Bay is far more of an economic driver than many realize. But to have…
The return of Girl Scout cookies by NorthBay biz Staff· February 16, 2024 5:40 pm·When life gives you lemons, toss them aside and eat cookies instead. And who will supply said cookies? Well, the…