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...
business
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...
Small businesses, restaurants protest health orders
CARLSBAD — For at least 150 businesses in the cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside, staying open in defiance of the state’s regional stay-at-home order is...
Encinitas business owners brace for holiday slowdown
ENCINITAS — Bracing for the economic downfalls of a third county-wide shutdown, Encinitas business owners are preparing for a drastically pared down holiday season —...
Carlsbad suspends fees for outdoor permits during COVID-19 pandemic
CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad announced today it was temporarily suspending its collection fees for sidewalk cafes, outdoor displays and curbside cafe permits to...
Escondido offers business grants in COVID-19 relief effort
ESCONDIDO — In an effort to provide support to local business owners, the City of Escondido has awarded grants to more than a dozen small...
San Marcos businesses take advantage of outdoor expansion measures
SAN MARCOS — More than 30 businesses in San Marcos have expanded their operations outdoors thanks to a city ordinance that temporarily allows restaurants, retail...
San Marcos adopts temporary regulations to help businesses reopen
SAN MARCOS – The San Marcos City Council met on May 26 and approved an urgency ordinance adopting temporary zoning and development regulations in order...
Rodriguez continues push for full reopening
OCEANSIDE — As California slowly begins to reopen businesses following the governor’s stay-at-home order, some North County elected officials continue to push for the county...
Escondido approves local Business Recovery Strategy
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council met last on May 13 and unanimously approved a Business Recovery Strategy that implements temporary regulatory and non-regulatory measures...