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Editor’s Choice Posts

  • 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 …

  • Powerful New Glenn Beck Video Alluding to Pending Collapse of the Dollar
    November 20, 2009

    Blog Editor’s Note: Glenn Beck is labeled a “conspiracy theorist.” However, you can rest assured no one presenting views this extreme on a regular basis could do so from a corporate …

  • $4.8 trillion – Interest on U.S. debt
    November 20, 2009

    Blog Editor’ Note: That’s nearly 5 million million dollars and nearly half the current Federal deficit, which continues to rise at an unprecedented rate. But don’t worry, analysts ca …

  • Economists Opposing Federal Reserve Audit Have Undisclosed Fed Ties
    November 20, 2009

    Blog Editor’s Note: This piece delivers more exposure than the usual establishment press critique of the current controversy surrounding the Federal Reserve. However, the focus on key economists …

  • 1 million stimulus jobs?
    November 20, 2009

    House panel investigates By Richard Simon (The Los Angeles Times) Reporting from Washington – Hundreds of new jobs in phantom congressional districts. Nearly 500 new teaching slots in a Chicag …

From the Print Edition

  • 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 …

  • Managing Your Business During Difficult Times
    October 27, 2009

    By Angela L.H. Sayers, CPA, MBA This column ran in Business Insider Magazine’s first issue of 2009 The stock market is extremely volatile and our investment portfolios have plummeted. So how ca …

  • Efficient IT Planning is Key to Recession Survival
    October 22, 2009

    By David Whitehead The financial crisis may not be the only thing putting a strain on your business. If your IT upgrades didn’t keep pace with your growth during the boom years, chances are expensive …

  • The Real Estate Weather Report
    October 6, 2009

    By Ken Roberts This article appeared in Business Insider Magazine’s second issue of 2009 If the real estate climate was reported like the weather, it might sound something like the following: “Expe …

  • 5 South Bay Organizations Upping the Eco Ante
    October 6, 2009

    By Brian Simon This article appeared in Business Insider Magazine’s second issue of 2009 While entire nations must grapple with the harsh implications of “global warming” and how to address it …

Management Insider

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

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

  • 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. …

  • The Real Estate Weather Report
    October 6, 2009

    By Ken Roberts This article appeared in Business Insider Magazine’s second issue of 2009 If the real estate climate was reported like the weather, it might sound something like the following: “Expe …

K and P Janitorial

Holiday Regional Mixer, Thurs., Dec. 3, 2009

Network with members of more than a dozen South Bay Chambers

Thursday, December 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m., inside the Torrance Memorial Medical Center “Holiday Festival” tent, Skypark Drive and Medical Center Drive, Torrance.

The $10 admission includes one drink ticket (beer, wine or soft drink) and hors d’oeuvres. There are 48 designed and decorated holiday trees; holiday boutique; live entertainment; photos with Santa; fantastic raffle prizes.  RSVP is a must, by November 30: (310-377-8111 or office@palosverdeschamber.com). To donate a door prize for maximum visibility, contact Debby at 310-377-8111 or debby@palosverdeschamber.com

Japan Business Reception – Fri., Nov. 13, 2009

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(Torrance Business Monthly) The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce and the Japan Business Association invite you to celebrate the years of dedication and contributions from Japanese Businesses to the City of Torrance at the 12th Annual Japan Business Reception on November 13, 2009. The honorees of the reception are Rica Ruriko Hirota, retired Deputy Executive Director of the JAB South Bay Regional Committee Office, Mikko (Arimoto) Haggott-Henson, founder of the Torrance Sister City Association, Rumi Iwanaga, Director of the Japanese Educational Resource … Continue Reading

Social Media Demystified

Your invited to a social media seminar Friday, November 6, 2009 at 7:30 a.m.  at Belmar Hotel, 3501 N Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach.

The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce and The Women in Business Committee present Social Media Demystified Real Marketing. Real Revenue.

The featured speakers are LuAnn Roberto of 411 Graphics and Gregg Towsley of WSI.

This interactive seminar is a must-do for business owners, entrepreneurs, marketing managers, and start-ups.

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Thank you for your attention and response, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Gregg Towsley
WSI Quality Solutions
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P.V. Chamber Annual Legislative Forum - Friday, Dec. 4, 2009

Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Forum

Event: Friday, December 4, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Location: Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates.

At this very special luncheon, hear from California State Controller John Chiang, Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal on issues impacting our communities.  Learn the facts on State finances.

Admission: $35 per person; $350 per table of 10. RSVP to 310-377-8111 or office@palosverdeschamber.com.

P.V. Chamber Evening Mixer - Thurs., Nov. 19, 2009

Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Evening Mixer: Thursday, November 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m.,

Location: Marmalade Café, Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 201, Rolling Hills Estates.

Join fellow members and bring a potential member and join us in BUILDING BUSINESS REFERRALS!

Admission $10 for Chamber members; $15 for potential members. Includes one complimentary drink ticket.

Wine and beer bar available. RSVP: debby@palosverdeschamber.com or call 310-377-8111.

Market your business and donate a raffle prize!  Notify Debby of your item(s) at 310-377-8111, so that your donation is included in the signage at the event.

Social Networking Workshop - Thurs., Nov. 19, 2009

Sponsored by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce

This workshop is intended to present a new way of thinking about marketing online. It’s not about spending six hours a day in front of the computer on Facebook and Twitter, nor about spending hundreds of dollars a month on websites and search engine optimization. Join us for a lively presentation and discussion about Social Networking and how to use it effectively to promote your business. RSVP is required; we only have a limited number of spaces!

Location: Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach & Marina Hotel, 300 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach.

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3rd Annual State of The County Address

2008.h2[1]The 3rd Annual State of the County to be Delivered by Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe works for you. Each year, the Supervisor delivers his State of the County Address before an audience of over 1,100 people at the Long Beach Convention Center. This year, on November 4, 2009 at the Long Beach Convention Center, Supervisor Knabe provides you with a detailed update the many issues impacting you and the lives his more than 2 million constituents.

This is … Continue Reading

South Bay Green Task Force, Thur, Oct. 29 09

South Bay Cities
Green Task Force Meeting

Thursday, October 29, 2009
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Katy Geissert Civic Center Library
Torrance Civic Center
3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance

Hello,
Please join us at the October 29 meeting of the Green Task Force at the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library in Torrance. We have an interesting and informative agenda lined up.

Jacki Bacharach
Executive Director

South Bay Cities Council of Governments
South Bay Environmental Services Center
(310) 377-8987
(310) 293-2612 (cell)

Agenda

Welcome & Introductions (1:30 pm)

Jacki Bacharach, SBCCOGReport from SBCCOG & … Continue Reading

Green Building Tips and Water Conservation - Wed., Nov. 11, 2009

Energy Efficiency 101 for Residents in the City of Carson – Green Building Tips and Water Conservation

Date: 11/19/2009
Time: 5:30:PM
Location: Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center, Room 122 ABC, 3 Civic Plaza Drive, Carson, CA

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Do you live in the City of Carson and are planning to remodel your home? Now is the perfect time to think about becoming energy efficient and reduce your ongoing utility … Continue Reading


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