Business

Small business lessons from a lemonade stand

It’s never too early to start learning how to run a successful business, right? Ahmet Candan, the father of three young girls, certainly doesn’t think so. His daughters, Isabella, 10,

Mission Opera holds production in SCV

By Raychel Stewart For The Signal Mission Opera will show productions of the popular operas “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi” at the Santa Clarita United Methodist Church on Oct. 20.

Paul Butler: Improving yourself

I hadn’t seen Joe for a while, and then I bumped into him recently. We were catching up. and he was trying to recall what I do for a living.

VIA announces its 2019 awards nominees

The Valley Industry Association announced Thursday the nominees for its 2019 awards that recognize individuals in the categories: Business of the Year, Rising Star and Volunteer of the Year.  The

Santa Clarita rents up by 2.5% over last year

Santa Clarita rents have increased by 2.5% in comparison to the past year, marking the city with the 19th-fastest growth rate among the nation’s medium-sized cities, according to a recent

Salvation Army hosts breakfast to thank volunteers

By Raychel Stewart Santa Clarita Councilman Bob Kellar hosted a breakfast to thank local Salvation Army volunteers and board members at Sand Canyon Country Club on Thursday. Kellar extended gratitude

Think before you swipe

The decision of whether to use a debit card or a credit card can affect consumers’ credit ratings and make it easier or more difficult to manage one’s personal finances. This decision often depends on the situation and understanding how each of these cards works.

The foundation of our property-tax system

My name is Jeff Prang. I am the 27th assessor of the great County of Los Angeles. I was elected in 2014, and re-elected in 2018. I’d like to share with you exactly what my office does, and how this office directly affects you in, what I hope, is a most positive manner.

Managing your weight as you age

Planning for the future is just as important when you’re 50, as it was when you were 18. To stay physically fit and in good health as you get older, it’s smart to manage your weight now.

Controlling your digital assets after death

In this digital age, most people have digital assets. These include social media accounts, financial accounts, email and everything in-between. Many of these assets will need to be accessible after your death.

Health care in the SCV: an evolving marketplace

The Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal and the SCV Chamber of Commerce welcomed leaders from the SCV’s health care community to have a discussion about the issues facing this sector of the business community.

Accurate finds fulfilling new direction

Tony Demma remembers being in an office so small, he’d touch backs with a partner when he stood up. Today, Demma, company president, and his associates at Accurate Freight Systems are housed in the IAC Commerce Center, which has allowed them the opportunity to shift into new business ventures.Tony Demma remembers being in an office so small, he’d touch backs with a partner when he stood up. Today, Demma, company president, and his associates at Accurate Freight Systems are housed in the IAC Commerce Center, which has allowed them the opportunity to shift into new business ventures.

Resources employers should know

When the team from the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. talks to SCV companies about the issues they’re facing, workforce is always at the top of the list. Business owners want to know where they can find qualified employees, and they want to know how to access training courses.