Choosing a qualified tax advisor can be a challenge for businesses as well as the individuals who operate them. It’s important to understand that not everyone who prepares taxes is qualified to offer advice. It may be tempting to simply stop into your local office of a big national tax preparation chain in your searchRead more
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AIDA is a proven marketing concept that helps refine all advertising and messaging so that it hits your target market and motivates them to take action to buy your product. If you aren’t using AIDA, you are probably losing leads and not closing deals. AIDA is based on 4 steps buyers need to take: Attention—otherwiseRead more
When it comes to running a business, maintaining steady sales is key. But selling is harder than most people think, and sales often take longer than you expect. Here are some lessons from the trenches: Know who you are talking to. You can give a great sales presentation or demonstration, but if you aren’t inRead more
You have an idea. You believe your idea is marketable and you’ve decided to expand your idea into a business. Great! Here are 10 steps to help you start your own business. It will guide you through the planning, key financial decisions and legal activities you’ll need to negotiate to get your new venture offRead more
We’ve all heard about high-profile security breaches, from the Equifax data breach of 2017 to the Stuxnet virus. But small businesses are also at risk. Here are several security recommendations to protect yourself and your customers from cyberthreats. Use antivirus and antispyware software. Make sure each of your business’s computers is equipped with antivirus softwareRead more
The good news is unemployment is at near-record lows. But with that comes the challenge of finding and hiring qualified employees. Businesses of all sizes are facing the same challenge, but small businesses competing for workers need to be strategic in order to compete with larger businesses offering higher salaries and more lavish benefits. HereRead more
As the April 15 tax deadline looms closer, small business owners often resolve to improve the way they organize and manage their financial and tax records to make tax preparation less painful. Here are 8 tips you can implement to reduce tax-time stress. Ask your tax preparer. Your tax preparer may already have a systemRead more
Chris Meissner One of my priorities as 2018 Chair will be to work closely with Bruce Stenslie as the EDC-VC enhances communication and support for the growing network of organizations and programs that support our developing entrepreneurial community. A 2006 poll by MasterCard of small business owners around the world indicated that the primary motivationRead more
View Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County PDF Report EDC-VC delivers on-going technical assistance dedicated to entrepreneurs and early-stage firms participating in the region’s fast evolving co-working, acceleration and incubation environments and business launch competitions..
Healthy local businesses are essential to a healthy community. Here are some tips on how to help your business be more successful locally, be visible to your local community and help support other local businesses. FIND LOCAL RESOURCES FAST! Successful businesses need to know their community. Make sure you have a business license and haveRead more
