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  • News From Citizens Business Bank
    May 24, 2011

    CitizensTrust Receives Recognition in Los Angeles Magazine 2011 Five Star Wealth Managers Publication CVB Financial Corp. is proud to announce that Sean Kraus, Charted Financial Analyst from CitizensT …

  • Farmers & Merchants Bank Donates $11,000 to Long Beach Neighborhood Association
    May 24, 2011

    Farmers & Merchants Bank, serving the South Bay communities with locations in Torrance and Palos Verdes, recently donated $11,000 to the Willmore City Heritage Association (WCHA) in early February …

  • Banking on the South Bay
    May 24, 2011

    Classic Wisdom Prevails for Local Bankers By David Whitehead and Brian Simon The last time Business Insider Magazine chatted with executives from several small- to medium-sized financial institutions …

  • My Business is Worth What?
    May 24, 2011

    California Association of Business Brokers says know the value of your business Sacramento, CA — The California Association of Business Brokers (CABB- a non profit trade organization) says if you are …

  • The “Profits of Doom” Deliver Hope
    May 24, 2011

    Contrarian Economists By David Whitehead Economist Nouriel Roubini was dubbed the “prophet of doom” when he tried to warn the financial community they were building a house of cards with the Real Esta …

Management Insider

  • My Business is Worth What?
    May 24, 2011

    California Association of Business Brokers says know the value of your business Sacramento, CA — The California Association of Business Brokers (CABB- a non profit trade organization) says if you are …

  • Cutting Edge Strategic Planning For Small Business Survival
    November 29, 2009

    STRATEGIC PLANNING Large companies place resources and focus on strategic planning at least once a year. Small businesses seldom complete a strategic plan. Yet in every way, planning is just as impo …

  • CalChamber Goes to Court to Protect Businesses from Additional Wage-and-Hour Lawsuits
    November 20, 2009

    (The California Chamber of Commerce) The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal to reverse a district court ruling that could result in numerous more wage-and-hour la …

  • Ten Questions with Jeffrey Pfeffer
    November 12, 2009

    (How to Change the World) Jeffrey Pfeffer is the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. He is the author or co-author of twelve …

  • 3 Things that Stop Sales
    November 6, 2009

    How comfortable are you in asking people to become a paying client? Once you know what’s getting in your way, it will be easier to overcome these issues. By Kaya Singer (BizNik) If you own a sm …

Marketing and Sales Insider

  • The Secret to Making Your Brand Truly Great
    November 20, 2009

    By Dan Huston Although many business leaders are obsessed with the concept of branding, few really understand what it means to develop a successful brand. Here’s what it really takes. (Biznik) H …

  • Your New Economy Customer
    November 13, 2009

    Recession Springboarding! By Tommy Jaye Positioning your business for the economic recovery starts now! It’s no longer “business as usual.” Small business owners and entrepreneurs …

  • Understanding the Buzz Around Social Media
    November 12, 2009

    Finding the Right Social Media Mix By Baltej Gill You might have heard that social media can help build your brand, promote your product and services, help collect feedback from your customers, incre …

  • 3 Things that Stop Sales
    November 6, 2009

    How comfortable are you in asking people to become a paying client? Once you know what’s getting in your way, it will be easier to overcome these issues. By Kaya Singer (BizNik) If you own a sm …

  • Stage Your Business to Sell
    November 4, 2009

    (Sacramento) – Before you put your business on the market to sell, be sure you are prepared so you can get the best price possible. The California Association of Business Brokers (CABB – a non-profit …

Legal Insider

  • RB Chamber Helps Stop Anti-Job Proposal
    November 4, 2009

    AB 793 and AB 943, two harmful legislative proposals that would have put businesses in Redondo Beach, were defeated in October when the Governor vetoed both pieces of legislation. The Cham …

  • 7 Simple Ways to Law-Proof Your Business
    October 27, 2009

    By Kurt Andrew Schlichter, Esq. The article appeared in Business Insider Magazine’s first issue of 2009 While the economic downturn will increase most businesses’ exposure to legal problems, it …

  • Protect Yourself When Making Written Offers
    October 20, 2009

    By DeAnn Flores Chase Attorney at Law There are many reasons why a business owner should have legal counsel when starting a business.  The following is an example based on a true story:An owner of re …

  • 7 Steps to Surviving a Lawsuit
    October 6, 2009

    By Kurt Schlichter, Esq, Attorney at Law This article appeared in Business Insider Magazine in the second issue of 2009 As the economy worsens, more businesspeople find themselves being sued.  Ge …

Human Resources Insider

  • Truer U.S. unemployment rate is 17.5%
    November 6, 2009
    (The Ticker – The Washington Post) Each month, as regular readers know, I like to unpack the new unemployment number and get behind the data. The news this month continues to be grim. Indeed, it …

  • Workplace Poster Needs Updating
    November 6, 2009
    Required Updates Due to EEOC Notice Change (The California Chamber of Commerce) A new mandatory change to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) notice in the Employment Notices Poster mus …

  • House Democrats Prepare For Close Healthcare Vote
    November 5, 2009
    WASHINGTON (Reuters – The New York Times) – Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives hustled on Thursday to count votes and round up support for a sweeping healthcare overha …

  • Health Plan “Hurts More Than Helps”
    November 5, 2009
    (Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce)  Consider the plight of the hard-working employee who’s earned the right to obtain benefits from their employer after years of loyal service – a coverage plan tha …

  • CalChamber Partners to Train Employees
    November 4, 2009
    CalChamber Keeps California Companies Competitive; New Partnership With ETP Will Facilitate Training for Thousands of Employees Statewide The California Chamber of Commerce and the Employment Training …

Real Estate Insider

  • Regulatory Roshambo
    May 23, 2011

    Overreaction Creates Absurdity in Mortgage Lending By Ken Roberts How many times do we have to hear about how the pendulum had swung too far in the “loose lending” direction and now is moving too far …

  • Mortgage Holders Rent Back Their Homes
    November 5, 2009

    Fannie Mae: “Deed For Lease” Program Will Let Thousands Rent Out Homes To Avoid Foreclosure By Alan Zibel (Associate Press – The Huffington Post) Thousands of borrowers on the verge …

  • Goldman’s new role: taking away people’s homes
    November 2, 2009

    By Greg Gordon (McClatchy Newspapers) SAN JOSE, Calif. — When California wildfires ruined their jewelry business, Tony Becker and his wife fell months behind on their mortgage payments and experienced …

  • Wilbur Ross: ‘Huge’ Commercial Real Estate Crash
    October 30, 2009

    (Bloomberg) Billionaire investor Wilbur L. Ross Jr., said today the U.S. is in the beginning of a “huge crash in commercial real estate.” “All of the components of real estate value are going in the …

  • New home sales fall 3.6%
    October 28, 2009

    (Associated Press – Los Angeles Times) WASHINGTON – Sales of new homes dropped unexpectedly last month as the effects of a soon-to-expire tax credit for first-time owners started to wane. …

K and P Janitorial

A Taste of Wine Country Charity Event at the Westin Los Angeles Airport

This festive event features premium wineries from various appellations giving guests an authentic Wine Country experience, as if one were visiting the winery itself.  This is coupled with food tastings prepared by the Westin catering department with mellow entertainment to provide background ambiance.
This event benefits the JWCH Institute (www.jwchinstitute.org) which provides healthcare and social services to the needy and underserved in Los Angeles County.  There will also be a Toy Drive for the Children.
Tickets are priced at $40 in Advance and $50 at the door (plus service charge).  However, … Continue Reading

Farmers and Merchants Bank “People You Can Bank In Breakfast”

Farmers and Merchants Bank will be holding its inaugural People You Can Bank On breakfast Thursday, August 25 at 7:30am at the Virginia Country Club in Long Beach.

This event will honor 9 Long Beach residents from various walks of life that have had a notable impact on their community, profession and country. Recognizing eleven honorees overall with 2 residing in the South Bay, this first-ever breakfast will enable F&M to pay tribute to visionary community leaders who share their core values of service, integrity and reliability.

F&M Salutes People You Can Bank On 2011 … Continue Reading

Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC® Continues Momentum, Expands Opening South Bay Office

•           New Office Brings SEIA’s Comprehensive Wealth Management Services to the South Bay Community

•           Top 25 Barron’s Advisory Firm Attributes Momentum to Consistent Caliber of Client Service

Los Angeles, Calif. – July 26, 2011 — Signature Estate and Investment Advisors, LLC® (SEIA), a full service wealth management firm headquartered in Southern California managing more than $2 billion in client assets, today announced the opening of its new office in Redondo Beach, CA.  The firm’s expansion was prompted by its continued growth, addressing the need for high-caliber wealth management services throughout the South Bay … Continue Reading

South Bay Husband and Wife Team Win Awards in International Panoramic Photography Competition

TORRANCE, CA—July 18, 2011– Sharing an outdoor lifestyle is healthy for any couple but when that couple win international awards, who takes the credit?

In the case of Joseph Chiang and Glenda Higgins-Chiang, the accolades are shared. It takes two people working for many days to complete a panorama worthy of the EPSON Pano silver award, which recognizes the top ten percent from a field of thousands of entries representing 62 countries.

The Pano awards were established to recognize the special skill and unique vision required to create panoramic images. New software, camera technology, and processing techniques allow artists like the … Continue Reading

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News From Citizens Business Bank

CitizensTrust Receives Recognition in Los Angeles Magazine 2011 Five Star Wealth Managers Publication

CVB Financial Corp. is proud to announce that Sean Kraus, Charted Financial Analyst from CitizensTrust, Citizens Business Bank’s Wealth Management Group, was listed in Los Angeles Magazine’s 2011 Five Star Wealth Managers. Kraus is the Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer for CitizensTrust. Ontario-based Citizens Business Bank has a strong presence in the South Bay, with locations in El Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Torrance.
The list of the 2011 Wealth Managers is an elite group, representing less than 2 percent of the wealth managers in the Los Angeles … Continue Reading

Farmers & Merchants Bank Donates $11,000 to Long Beach Neighborhood Association

Farmers & Merchants Bank, serving the South Bay communities with locations in Torrance and Palos Verdes, recently donated $11,000 to the Willmore City Heritage Association (WCHA) in early February. When funds were scarce for the 7th and Maine Beautification Project, F&M Chief Executive Officer Henry Walker stepped into fund a large portion of the next phase. Wilmore City is a historic district near Downtown Long Beach, a few blocks from where Farmers & Merchants Bank is headquartered.
“How do you thank somebody in a time of peril,” said Jim Danno, Community Outreach Coordinator of WCHA.  “Through his kindness, he made … Continue Reading

Banking on the South Bay

Classic Wisdom Prevails for Local Bankers

By David Whitehead and Brian Simon

The last time Business Insider Magazine chatted with executives from several small- to medium-sized financial institutions in the area we wanted to see how they were faring in light of what was described as the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We didn’t expect the news to be all hunky dory. The sub-prime collapse, subsequent real estate downturn and crippling credit crunch had already wreaked havoc on the banking industry as a whole, spurring the shocking demise of more than a few once seemingly invincible financial giants. All indicators … Continue Reading

My Business is Worth What?

California Association of Business Brokers says know the value of your business

Sacramento, CA — The California Association of Business Brokers (CABB- a non profit trade organization) says if you are a small business owner looking to sell your business but are waiting for the economy to turn around, use this time to start preparing. One of the most vital steps in this process is to understand what your business is worth.
Ron Hottes, president of CABB and of several Business Team Business Brokerages says that a business broker’s opinion of value can provide you with an objective view of what … Continue Reading

The “Profits of Doom” Deliver Hope

Contrarian Economists

By David Whitehead

Economist Nouriel Roubini was dubbed the “prophet of doom” when he tried to warn the financial community they were building a house of cards with the Real Estate market. He wasn’t taken seriously until 2007 when it became clear a massive asset bubble was about to cause catastrophic damage to the global economy. Today, he receives praise for his insights and is the voice Wall Street calls on the most to explain what so many insiders claimed to have missed.
However, Roubini was hardly the only notable economist pointing out that asset bubbles can be identified, tracked … Continue Reading


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