Those missing electrical plugs
I’m sitting at a local coffee shop for a meeting, and the power on my laptop is running low. Seeking an electrical outlet, I come...
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A scam geared toward professionals
The ad seemed genuine enough. Posted on LinkedIn, it offered a portal for paid board of director seats. Intrigued, I scheduled a 20-minute interview. LinkedIn,...
Ensuring profitability is in the cards
Regardless of what you sell, you too can probably find pools of potential customers just waiting for you to appear....
Now I won’t shut up
I’m presenting at conferences again these days, so I’m paying closer attention to orators at a range of events. For example, right now I’m watching...
People still use business cards
The lowly business card dates back to 15th Century China when people used them as self-promotional tools. Called “Visiting cards,” they were employed to request...
Encinitas extends outdoor dining for another 18 months
ENCINITAS — For at least another year-and-a-half, the City of Encinitas will continue to allow outdoor street dining for restaurants along with other relief provisions...
Does your company name really matter?
Last night I watched “In Name Only” with Cary Grant. He runs Richard Walker & Company, though we never learn what the firm does. My...
501-LLC: Declaration of stealing your money
Last month, 43,090 new businesses were formed in California. I registered my own LLC early last year to protect me legally and financially. The paperwork...
Vista’s longtime economic director retiring, honored with award
VISTA — A regional economic development group recently honored Vista’s Economic Development Director Kevin Ham, who is retiring at the end of the month, with...
First-year Oceanside business navigates a tumultuous year
OCEANSIDE — It’s no secret that businesses everywhere have been negatively affected by COVID-19, but for brand new businesses the issues were twofold as they...
