Overcoming Common Small Business Problems When it comes to being an entrepreneur, there is a lot of unpredictability. However, it’s common for businesses to suffer similar problems within their first few years of operating. Take a look at three small business problems and how you can overcome them with ease. Poor Cash Flow You canRead more
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How Small Businesses Make an Impression on Ventura County Customers It’s not hard to shop for goods and services with a click of a button, which is why small businesses need to constantly work hard to stand out from the big competition. Even so, there’s something about small businesses that Americans seem to always love.Read more
Stress Relief Can Be Good for Your Business A little stress is part of every business. Work stress can be brought on by a number of reasons, such as increased workload, deadlines, changes in staffing or bullying. Any employer will know that stressed and unhappy employees are not the most productive and effective, which isRead more
Why Ventura County Should Be Your Business’s Location of Choice Silicon Valley isn’t the only place in California making headlines with new business growth. Ventura County continues to be an affordable and resourceful place for businesses to start, develop, and expand. If you are thinking of launching a business, consider Ventura County as your homeRead more
Improve Your Company’s Marketing Efforts Marketing your business is a must if you want to reach the right people and develop your brand. If you’ve noticed that your consumer retention and attraction numbers have dropped off, it could be time to re-evaluate your marketing efforts. Here are a few effective ways to market your smallRead more
Building a Successful Social Media Presence For small businesses, implementing social media marketing should be a joy. It’s easy, affordable (if not free), and its effectiveness can be monitored. Yet, many small businesses see social media marketing as a daunting task and, instead, choose to neglect it. The good news is that with a fewRead more
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
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
