Starting a business requires passion and financial support. But so does growing a business. No matter where you are in your business’s life cycle, a business loan can help you get started or address specific needs along the way. Many businesses already sought out funding to aid their operations, but COVID-19 has pushed many moreRead more
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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 is why it pays to keep workplace stress atRead more
Entrepreneurs and business owners can often pay hundreds to thousands of dollars to work with business mentors. They seek guidance to help them find their purpose and hone into their operations to encourage business growth. However, there is not just one person that can give you everything you need when it comes to mentoring. ItRead more
As a business owner, you have a duty to be fair when hiring and firing. Although every business hopes that each hire turns out to be a positive one, there will inevitably come a time when you have to let an employee go. It’s important that this is handled and communicated carefully, as one wrongRead more
Economic Development Collaborative Assists CA Manufacturers Impacted by COVID-19 The Economic Development Collaborative will work with CMTC’s California’s Manufacturing Network to assist California manufacturers survive, recover, and thrive throughout the ongoing pandemic and beyond. CAMARILLO, Calif. – The Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) is pleased to announce a partnership with CMTC’s California’s Manufacturing NetworkRead more
Teamwork makes the dream work. It’s a decent saying, but there’s a lot missing from the statement. When it comes to improving teamwork, defining what improvement looks like is the first step. A business owner cannot simply ‘improve teamwork’ for the sake of improvement alone. Instead, you and your team must assess and strengthen together.Read more
When you are on the receiving end of an angry customer call, you may just want to cut your losses and hang up. Unfortunately, unhappy customers are all part of running a business. With the customers that are loyal and talkative about your brand, you will also receive customers who are unhappy and vocal aboutRead more
COVID-19 forced many businesses to dive into remote work without any notice and without any solid strategy in place. While many businesses and employees adapted to the newfound work setup without many hurdles, others floundered as they were finding out how to work outside of the office. As companies look to an increasingly remote future,Read more
As a small business owner, you may have applied for a small business loan to keep your company going throughout this challenging time, purchase new equipment, or scale-up in some way. It may even be to get your business off the ground so that you can turn a profit. Applying for a business loan isRead more
It’s safe to say that it’s been a rough start to the year. With many out of work and businesses being forced to close, some of our careers have had to be put on pause. The economy was not how we expected it to be during 2020 but, as a professional, it’s essential to adaptRead more
