Op/ed: To work on spec, or not?
Editorials, OpinionBy Scott Harris on June 21, 2013 I recently had a fascinating and illustrative new business meeting. I received a call from the owner of a small chain of restaurants who wanted to meet to discuss our getting involved in his marketing. Not surprisingly, we met at one of his restaurants. He was immediately interested Read More →
Editorial: Santa Paula leader remembered
Editorials, OpinionSanta Paula lost one of its leading citizens when Joe Nesbitt passed away June 12 at age 89. A native of Arizona, Nesbitt discovered California during service as a Navy medic in World War II. He was lead banker at Citizens State Bank in Santa Paula from 1971 to the early 1990s when that bank Read More →
Op/ed: Response from Lompoc landowner involved in tiger salamander eminent domain case
Op/Eds, Opinion[Editor’s note: In the June 7 edition, the Business Times wrote about the county of Santa Barbara’s effort to take part of a ranch near Lompoc through eminent domain for the endangered California tiger salamander. The Business Times left messages for the landowner, Sonia Anderson, who now goes by the surname Wisniewska, at a number Read More →
Op/ed: How your business can win with AB32
Editorials, OpinionIt’s not about hugging trees — it’s about increasing the profits and growing the business.
Op/ed: Tax deadlines can help you reach your financial goals
Op/Eds, OpinionWith this year’s tax season behind us, it is now time to take the next steps to maintain personal finances in good order.
Op/ed: It’s time for California to invest in innovation again by letting businesses grow
Op/Eds, OpinionThe California Jobs and Innovation Act has gained the support of many corporations and industries, as well as community leaders.
Op/ed: Making affordable health insurance for California small businesses and workers a priority
Op/Eds, OpinionBut because of the Affordable Care Act, California’s small businesses and their employees are getting better choices.
