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From hiring and salary trends to tips on keeping your customers loyal and the latest in tech for your business, we bring you top stories from Small Business Patch.

Tax Foundation: California Has One of Worst Business Tax Climates in Nation

Who has the best? Wyoming, South Dakota and Nevada.

Who's Hiring In and Near Piedmont: Oliveto, PUSD, Barnes & Noble

Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area this week.

Halloween 2013: Americans to Spend $330M on Pet Costumes

The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.

Map: What Are the Richest Parts of Town?

The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.

Who's Hiring In and Near Piedmont: Penrose Restaurant, Schoolmates

Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area this week.

Who's Hiring In and Near Piedmont: City of Oakland, Amba, A Cote, East Bay Agency for Children

Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area this week.

Did You Switch to Apple’s iOS 7 for Your iPhone Yet?

Hours-long download may be worth the wait for some users wanting new apps and a fresher look.

Top 3 Reasons Your Small Business Should Blog on Piedmont Patch

Writing a blog on Patch can do a world of good for many small businesses

Semifreddi's Recalls Some Biscotti — Allergens Omitted from Labels

The Alameda-based bakery has recalled its almond biscotti and chocolate-dipped almond biscotti with "Enjoy by" dates prior to Sept. 16, 2013.

Who's Hiring In and Near Piedmont: ProCare Therapy, Piedmont Fire

Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area this week.

Businesses, Post Your Job Openings on Piedmont Patch. It's Free.

Your announcement goes automatically on the front page and into our daily newsletter.

Restaurant Watch: Slicer Pizza Opens, Fentons Malt Shop Sundae Benefits Animal Rescue

Foodie news from Piedmont Avenue.

Who's Hiring In and Near Piedmont: Schoolmates, Urban Indigo

Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area this week.

New Dog Food Recall: Purina ONE

Compare the ‘Best By’ date, production code and UPC for the recalled dog food to bags you have at home.

Grand Avenue's First Thursday: More Galleries, Drake's Brewing

Who's Hiring In and Near Piedmont: Mulberry's, Piedmont Gardens

Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area.

Fast Food Workers Walk Off the Job at Dozens of East Bay Restaurants

An employee "action" was planned at the KFC at 470 Lake Park Ave., close to the Grand Lake Theater, at 11 a.m.

Who's Hiring Near Piedmont: Slicer Pizzeria, Whole Foods, EBMUD

Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area.

A Survivor Against the Odds: Piedmont Avenue's Video Room

The store's owner and manager were interviewed recently by KALW public radio, 91.7 FM in San Francisco.

Talking Toffee: Sweet Award for Piedmont Natives

Toffee Talk's artisanal confections had their genesis in a Piedmont kitchen.

Who's Hiring in the Piedmont Area: Pixar, Nestle, Verizon, OUSD

Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area.

Ordinaire Wine Bar Opens Today on Grand Avenue

The Red Whale, a wine shop and wine bar under construction for the past several months, will have its soft opening today under a new name.

Who Earns The Minimum Wage In Piedmont

Proposals in Sacramento and Washington to increase the minimum wage have sparked debate over whether such an increase would boost the economy

New Lakeshore Restaurant Meets Its Funding Goal

The owners of Shakewell Bar & Kitchen raised $100,000 in just three weeks.

Alice Waters Describes New Chez Panisse Post-Fire

In a short video interview posted this week, Chez Panisse proprietor Alice Waters discusses the wide range of changes introduced in the famed 42-year-old restaurant as part of the renovation following this spring's fire and temporary closure.

Who's Hiring In The Piedmont Area: Kaiser Permanente, Hilton, Rainin

Some of the job postings online for the Piedmont area

Restaurant Watch: Piedmont Ave. Dishcrawl, Homestead Review

In the works: a "new school" coffeehouse at 41st Street and Broadway in Oakland that will cater to work-from-home business people who need a spot with free Wi-Fi, plenty of electrical outlets and even a conference room they can rent.

Artisanal Wine Shop on Grand Avenue Wins City OK

Owners of the Alchemy Bottle Shop can now move ahead with plans for the shop in the former Ford's Fine Furniture building.

Who's Hiring In The Piedmont Area: Alameda Health System, DHL, Alameda County

Some of the job openings posted online for the Piedmont area

Chefs Hope to Open Lakeshore Restaurant with Kickstarter Funding

Shakewell Bar & Kitchen plans a Mediterranean-American menu and seasonal cocktails in a casual atmosphere. Plus more news of the Grand Avenue and Lakeshore business districts.

Who's Hiring In The Piedmont Area: Park N Fly, DNV Kema Energy, TubeMogul

Some of the job openings posted online for the Piedmont area

Art, Jazz, Wine, Buzz Cuts at Grand Avenue's First Thursday

Plus lots more from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 1.

Why Are There So Many Starbucks Near Piedmont?

The East Bay has a high concentration of Starbucks. See our map.

Restaurant Watch: Changes on Piedmont Avenue

News of new, rumored and veteran eateries along Piedmont Ave.

Artisanal Wine Shop Gets a Public Hearing Aug. 7

The Alchemy Bottle Shop, proposed for 3258 Grand Ave., Oakland, needs a conditional use permit and variance to open. (Photo credit: Michael Hsueh)

Free Jamba Juice Smoothies for Kids on Saturday

Children age 8 and younger may pick from four flavors between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Who’s Hiring in Piedmont?

Check out Patch’s list of job openings around town.

East Bay Unemployment Rate Rises, So Does Number of Jobs

The labor force in the East Bay tops 1 million workers for the first time since December 2008

Who's Hiring In The Piedmont Area: Beacon Financial, Children's Hospital, Oakland Library

Some of the job openings in the region that are posted online