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Look Out for These Important Skills When Hiring   When your business is hiring, you’ll often prioritize looking at the candidate’s academic background and experience. Although these are certainly essential qualities to have, there are some soft skills that have nothing to do with the academic background, but are hugely important for businesses. Take aRead more

Employee Empowerment and Your Business   Some of the most successful organizations in the world have engaged and empowered employees. Companies such as Disney, Four Seasons, and Zappos come to mind when talking about employee empowerment and investing in workers. These companies have built their brands on the power of their employees. As a businessRead more

Understand Your Business’s Finances with Better Management   Starting your own business isn’t always easy. If accounting and cash flow management aren’t your forte, then you may struggle to stay on top of your business’s finances. While accounting keeps a track of all finances coming into the business or going out, cash flow management isRead more

Three Hurdles in the Lives of Working Women   According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women are now the majority of the U.S. workforce (50.04 percent), excluding farm workers and the self-employed. While the number of working women is rising because of health care, retail, and empowered female consumers, there are still many challengesRead more

For Immediate Release March 19, 2020 Contact: Lexie Smith Media Liaison Lexie@theprbarinc.com Economic Development Collaborative Releases COVID-19 Business Resource Guide for Santa Barbara County   The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) has published a list of resources now available for Santa Barbara County employees and employers who have been impacted by COVID-19   CAMARILLO, Calif. – FollowingRead more

Improve Communication in Your Business   There’s no doubt about it – communication in business is incredibly important. Whether you’re a brand new business or an established one, strong communication skills help the company to grow and connect with clients. A breakdown in communication leads to low productivity, frustration, and broken bridges. With the helpRead more

For Immediate Release March 18, 2020 Contact: Lexie Smith Media Liaison Lexie@theprbarinc.com Economic Development Collaborative Releases COVID-19 Business Resource Guide for Ventura County   The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) has published a list of resources now available for Ventura County employees and employers who have been impacted by COVID-19   CAMARILLO, Calif. – Following theRead more

Manage Your Budget as a Small Business Owner   As a small business owner, you know that every penny has to be accounted for. Not only do you have to be aware of what you’ve spent and how much your business is making, but you need the foresight to understand future needs and concerns. FinancialRead more

Oxnard Crowned #41 in Surge Cities   Starting a business can be an exciting endeavor, but getting through the first few years is challenging. The cost of rent, consumer demand, beating the competition, and keeping your cash flowing are often tricky things for small businesses to juggle. A major factor to your start-up’s success isRead more

Did you know the EDC SBDC assisted 115 business in Camarillo last year? Check out the conversation with CitySceneTV and EDC Client Services Manager Alondra Gaytan and Loan Fund Manager Marvin Boateng.