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Have you ever contemplated leaving your job to start your own business? If so, you aren’t alone as more and more people are considering leaving their job for entrepreneurship. In fact, according to MBO Partners, 31 percent of the U.S workforce is self-employed. In Ventura County alone, there are over 21,000 employer establishments. Freedom andRead more

Starting a small business is challenging. In fact, many fail to survive their first year because of a lack of startup finance knowledge. If finances are not managed properly, there is potential to run out of cash and consequently shut down. The coronavirus impact on startups has added new challenges for businesses in the wayRead more

Launching a startup during the pandemic presents several new challenges that many businesses didn’t have to face before 2020. The pandemic has led to reshaping business ideas to account for social distancing and safer working conditions. Below are some pandemic-friendly business ideas to consider when launching a startup during the current crisis. Minimize Risks byRead more

These days, many Californians are having trouble finding affordable places to live in the state. According to Livability’s Five Most Affordable Cities in California, four of the most affordable cities in California are in Ventura County. Here are more details on these cities that offer both affordability and good quality of life. Oxnard Just anRead more

It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a trying year for us all. While some businesses struggled, others took flight and launched into the new normal. As 2021 steadily approaches, it’s time to ask ourselves what we can do for our businesses to help grow and excel into the new year. When you’re lookingRead more

As a business owner, you have a lot of decisions to make. From your staff to your place of work, you must decide on how and where to you conduct your business. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is where to locate your business. The location you choose for your business is aRead more

One of the basic steps in starting your new business is to review and obtain any necessary licenses and permits. When you are building your business, you want to be sure it is compliant so that you can focus on growing and excelling. Operating without the necessary permits or licenses can put your business backRead more

This year has been especially difficult and different for all businesses. It has meant change for many of us, and has tested businesses and employees like no other year. As a business owner, you may want to show your employees that you appreciate their hard work and resilience throughout the pandemic. Recognition and appreciation areRead more

Have you thought of a new business venture? One that is exciting and untapped? Then perhaps you’re looking to start a business and have no doubt about where you want to root it – Ventura County. After all, it’s an exciting time for businesses and industries in Ventura, with the economy and market booming despiteRead more

Ventura County in California is more than just a surfer’s paradise. As well as a thriving arts district and natural beauty that is as vast as it is wild, Ventura is home to solid and successful schooling. While COVID-19 put a hold on many lessons and lectures, it didn’t stop students from learning. The naturally-adaptiveRead more