Tips on How to Handle Being an Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship can be exciting and enthralling, but it does come with its own set of downfalls. It can be nerve-racking and stressful, especially when you’re just starting out. Even the businesses with a top-quality business plan in place can fear failure. Luckily, we’ve rounded up a fewRead more
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The Economic Development Collective (EDC) received a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration that will help accelerate and expand its work in the Ojai Valley…
Securing a Business Loan For most entrepreneurs, a small business loan is required to get the company off the ground. Getting a loan is often necessary to start or grow a business by covering day-to-day expenses, including payroll and inventory. Fortunately, obtaining the right startup business loan in Ventura County, CA doesn’t have to beRead more
Habits to Adopt for a More Successful Entrepreneurship Every entrepreneur wants to be on the path of success. However, each path for each entrepreneur will look incredibly different. Even so, there are some habits that all successful (think Steve Jobs and Henry Ford) entrepreneurs adopted to streamline their vision and focus. We share a fewRead more
How Business Owners Can Support and Retain Employees Every business owner knows just how important a team of well-suited professionals are to the business. Often, a great team can make or break a business. Not only is it necessary to hire the right candidates that suit the role and culture of your company, butRead more
Why Choose Ventura County to Grow Your Business? Here at Economic Development Collaborative, we love working with businesses all over California to grow and expand their services, customer base, and profit. We work with businesses locally to deliver business consulting, funding and strategic initiatives that support the regional economy. What we have noticed, however,Read more
Use Social Media to Drive Positive Engagement There’s no doubt about it – social media is a thriving business marketing tool. When you are looking to promote your business online, it’s important to recognize the role that social media can play. Avoid social media and you could be missing out on valuable leads andRead more
Entrepreneurs, Learn How to Handle Hurdles in Business Every entrepreneur encounters setbacks and hurdles on their way to the top. After all, success is not a straight line; there are plenty of ups and downs that happen to even the most well-thought-out business. For people starting out in business, it can be easy to packRead more
Small Business Hiring Tips As a business owner, you are well aware that as you grow, you will need to hire employees. You also know how much value employees can bring to your business, sparking new life and creative thought. Some business owners are hesitant to hire their first employees, fearing that a new individualRead more
Easy Ways for Entrepreneurs to Build a Nest Egg It’s no surprise that many people across the nation struggle to save money. Whether it’s for retirement or a rainy day, many Americans don’t put money away because other duties get in the way. Entrepreneurs are, unfortunately, in the same position. Many business owners lack retirementRead more
