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December 29, 2011

Turning the Idea Into a Business

Many business people will tell you the product or idea is only a fraction of what matters – the execution and marketing of the service will make or break your venture.

Many business people will tell you the product or idea is only a fraction of what matters – the execution and marketing of the service will make or break your venture. Four Santa Clarita-based entrepreneurs shared their experiences in successfully building a business around their idea for a new product.

November 23, 2011

Marketing partnership to continue

The city of Santa Clarita is extending its Shop Local partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Auto Dealers Association for another year.

The $60,000 one-year extension comes at a time when local dealers need the support the most, as many dealerships had fewer new cars on their lots this year, as a result of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March.

November 7, 2011

Jerry Citarella: Protecting your true value through insurance

Cha-ching — cha-ching — cha-ching — cha-ching.

No, that’s not a train making a strange noise. It’s the sound of you earning money. Cha-ching! But what happens if the ching disappears? Worse yet, the cha — or even worse than that, the whole cha-ching?

What would you do if your ability to earn was reduced or disappeared completely? Could you do anything about that? There’s one type of insurance many people should have but very few even consider.

October 5, 2011

Auto sales strong in September

New-vehicle sales for September continue to improve, J.D. Power and Associates reported.

Gathering transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees through the United States, the marketing firm projected the seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 10.3 million units sold, marking the first time the retail selling rate would be above 10 million units since April.

Locally, automotive dealers reported healthy sales, especially during Labor Day weekend, which kicked off September.

August 31, 2011

Developing Talent is Essential to Success in Today's Challenging Economy

Organizations across the country are faced with the challenge of growing and retaining talent amidst a changing economic climate.

August 25, 2011

Developing Talent Is Essential to Success in Today’s Challenging Economy

Organizations across the country are faced with the challenge of growing and retaining talent amidst a changing economic climate.

July 7, 2011

The Business of Biotechnology

When methane gases exploded at the site of BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil rig the cap on the wellhead buried deep beneath the sea was critically damaged.

When methane gases exploded at the site of BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil rig the cap on the wellhead buried deep beneath the sea was critically damaged; an estimated 4.9 million barrels of crude oil gushed for three months in the spring of 2010.

Two months after the undersea well was capped, a team of scientists led by Terry C. Hazen of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California visited the site and found — not oil but — petroleum-eating bacteria.

March 31, 2011

Gadgets Keep Businesses' Wheels Turning

Technologically advanced products come to market so quickly today it's hard to keep up with the list of latest and greatest new gadgets.

The products have increasingly becoming mainstream, must-have items for business owners. While some gadgets are the small handheld type, others come in larger sizes more suitable for the office. Both can enhance the efficiency and productivity of a small business with limited human resources.

When shopping, keep in mind the decisions you previously made about which gadgets will make the most sense for your business.