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“Brilliant! Just brilliant in its simplicity and clarity.” This was my response to Monte Wyatt, CEO of Adding Zeros, when asked about the five exponential growth disciplines. Monte is the co-author of the

“Brilliant! Just brilliant in its simplicity and clarity.” This was my response to Monte Wyatt, CEO of Adding Zeros, when asked about the five exponential growth disciplines. Monte is the co-author of the

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced this week its Shop Local campaign, set to take place starting this month and last for the full year. The campaign is

As more Santa Clarita Valley businesses prepare to reopen amid changing COVID-19 restrictions, many local organizations are continuing to provide assistance. Whether it’s the College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center, SCV Economic

My wife and I have set ourselves a goal to run a half-marathon in every state. Up until the onset of the pandemic we’d completed nine over the last three

As the state announces that Los Angeles County is set to move into a less-restrictive tier in the coming days, businesses across the Santa Clarita Valley begin to prepare for

If I’ve learned anything about human behavior, it’s that our perceptions drive our behaviors, which dictate our results. Our perceptions are the window through which we see the world —

For a business whose goal is to interact with, and contribute to, its local community, the pandemic has posed a unique challenge. Since opening in 1998, Santa Clarita Advanced Dentistry and its owners

It starts with a simple thank you. However, that’s not where it should end. I recently made a significant purchase. I bought a new car. The salesperson was pleasant, not pushy, and worked with

Tax season is once again upon us. Many aspects of your life may look very different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that doesn’t stop with your taxes and finances.

Ken Keller SCVBJ Contributing Writer Profits are much more than increasing revenue and keeping costs down. There are 10 elements in your profit zone and last month, I covered the

One thing is for sure as we look toward the future of office space: change. For most, a healthy office or workspace is a social atmosphere — try and remember

By Paul Raggio Co-owner, One True North The opening scene in this seven-time Academy Award-winning film is iconic: A lone figure, climbing stairs to a narrow stage with the United

Paul butler Signal Contributing Writer “The trouble with most accountants is, they know the cost of everything but the value of very little.” ~ Albert Einstein My wife and I

In the past year, businesses of every shape and size faced unprecedented challenges. Between COVID-19, government-mandated lockdowns and consumer fears that emerged as the pandemic evolved, no industry was left

As tax season gets into full swing after the roller coaster year that was 2020, tax experts say this year will be unlike any other when it comes to filing

Dr. Kevin Bolder AuD, Audiology Associates Hearing aids are designed to help you hear better even in the most challenging listening environments. In order to keep your hearing aids functioning

By Jeff Prang Los Angeles County Assessor Last month, I visited with you about a new Constitutional amendment to Proposition 13 that threatens the ability of middle-income and working-class families

Patrick Moody Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Think heart health is solely an adult topic? Think again. Research suggests that the risk factors for heart disease begin to develop during childhood

Holly Schroeder President & CEO of SCVEDC The COVID-19 pandemic brought both health implications and serious economic ones. In 2020, the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation celebrated its 10th

For years, the Santa Clarita Valley has been a home to feature films, TV shows, commercials and now streaming productions, as the SCV sits in the northern half of the