Abu Dhabi’s business culture and why executive travelers prefer luxury car rentals
Abu Dhabi is known as the political and economic capital of the UAE. Its luxury tourism industry is expanding, and the city is a crucial...
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Second passports gain attention among Southern California entrepreneurs
Southern California has long been shaped by international trade, technology, tourism and cross-border relationships. For entrepreneurs whose customers, employees or suppliers are spread across several...
Carlsbad advances family-friendly business certification program
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Economic Development Subcommittee advanced a certification program to formally recognize businesses that are family-friendly for parents, caregivers and young children. Mayor...
Why Del Mar’s closing restaurants reveal a shift in how people relax
As longtime Del Mar restaurants close, changing consumer habits may be reshaping how North County residents spend their free time. From streaming services to online...
The importance of bracketing domain names
In photography, bracketing means taking multiple shots of the same scene from slightly different angles, ensuring one turns out correctly. Sometimes you’ll also get a...
Encinitas-based Vuori names new chief product officer
ENCINITAS — Vuori has named retail executive Heather Archibald as its new chief product officer as the Encinitas-based activewear company continues its global expansion. Archibald officially...
Snyder Diamond showroom marks first year in Solana Beach
SOLANA BEACH — Home design retailer Snyder Diamond is marking the first anniversary of its Solana Beach showroom as the company expands its presence in...
California moving company opens new Vista location
VISTA — California-based moving company Meathead Movers has opened its first San Diego County office in Vista, expanding its services in response to growing demand...
How local businesses can beat Google and AI algorithms
For years, businesses focused on “beating” Google through search engine optimization. Now, with AI-driven results reshaping how customers discover brands, the game has changed again....
Encinitas fills most seats on new Business Commission
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council made its first eight appointments to the newly created Business Commission, but still has one seat to fill, per...
In business, a simple typo can send the wrong message
The Catholic Church teaches us that sloth is one of the seven deadly sins. Yet laziness is part of human nature. Perhaps that’s why Americans...
Why your business needs a soundtrack
Years ago, I ran in-house marketing operations for a balloon delivery service. Computers were fairly rudimentary in those days. Email and websites didn’t exist, and...
Digital 101: Are my marketing tactics already outdated?
You’ve probably noticed something strange lately. That billboard you paid for? Hard to know if anyone even saw it. Your Facebook page? It gets fewer...
Ask Mr. Marketing: Why I fired my accountant
I just fired my accountant. She did good work, but phone calls and emails consistently went unanswered. As a business owner, I need data to...
Digital 101: Does using AI in marketing put customers at risk?
That’s the voice in the back of your mind, isn’t it? What happens to my customers’ data when I run ads through AI tools? Is...