We’ve finally turned a corner in COVID-19. Businesses and communities are being allowed to open up and employees are allowed to return to work – to some degree. While there’s no clear roadmap on how to guarantee a smooth return, there are some guidelines and strategies that you can implement to help your business. Read more
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For Immediate Release July 7, 2020 Contact: Lexie Smith Media Liaison Lexie@theprbarinc.com EDC Announces Launch of Business Forward – A Countywide Initiative and Business Resource Hub “Business Forward Ventura County” provides a virtual business resource hub and real-time support to the regions’ thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Economic DevelopmentRead more
Every business across the nation has been thrust into an unfamiliar position because of COVID-19, and many are wondering what to do next. It’s a crisis that we could not have prepared for and one that will have long-lasting effects, causing us to rethink our safety measures and how we operate. However, to keep movingRead more
It’s safe to say that everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses, in particular, have been hit hard and may be feeling particularly vulnerable right now. Whether your business is still temporarily closed or you’re an online store with an unexpected surge of orders, we are here to help you identify theRead more
Remote work has been the norm for many start-ups over the years. Throughout the time of COVID-19, businesses have been forced to send employees home to work, changing their operation and work strategies. To help you successfully manage remote work throughout the pandemic whether you’re a start-up or an established successful company, take a lookRead more
As a small business owner, you may enjoy the substantial benefit of having free reign over your time and business movements. Yet, throughout COVID-19, you might be wondering if it’s worth building up a network that can support your business and you as a proprietor. Regardless of whether that support comes from friends or family,Read more
Tips to Help You When Social Distancing With the spread of coronavirus, we’re being inundated with guidelines about how to keep ourselves and our families healthy and virus-free. One of the main prevention techniques is social distancing. While this practice will help protect our physical health, isolation can definitely take a toll on ourRead more
Resources Your Business Can Use During This Time With all the news, social media posts, and changes to our daily lives, it can be difficult to understand the right information about the coronavirus pandemic. As a small business owner, it can be especially daunting when you have either skeleton staff or a newly-remote teamRead more
How Small Businesses Can come Out of the Pandemic Stronger It’s hard to remember a tougher start to a new year. A couple of months in and the world ground to a halt with the invasion of Covid-19. It feels a bit surreal but, fortunately, each day brings better news. Even so, small businessesRead more
Female Business Owners and Financing The number of female entrepreneurs is on the rise around the world. Women-owned businesses are a much-loved part of the American landscape, with a burst in female entrepreneurship and empowerment. However, money continues to be the biggest stumbling block for female-led start-ups. Yet, there are some ways women canRead more
