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Chick-fil-A to reopen March 5 after renovation

Santa Clarita’s only Chick-fil-A announced Monday it’s set to re-open this week following a monthslong renovation project. The grand reopening, located at 24180 Magic Mountain Parkway, is scheduled for Thursday,

Three types of employees

I’ve come to the conclusion there are essentially three types of employees — those who need a light, those who ARE the light and those who need to be lit up! Let’s take a look into the working world of these three categories:

Four Questions: Melanie Meyer

1. What drew you to the financial services industry?  I was drawn to the financial services industry because I started out as a client and I realized I just “got

Judging your food by its cover

Are you trying to eat healthier in 2020? New nutrition facts labels out this year might make it a little easier to do so.

Building on your investment goals

As 2020 comes into full swing, you may have already set your financial goals for the year and for the decade, but you shouldn’t stop there.  At the beginning of

Getting ready for tax time

With the April 15 deadline looming on the horizon, you should definitely have a plan in place for filing.  Whether you’re filing for yourself, your family or your business, ’tis

Additional benefits to solar power

An important factor in making solar affordable for most homeowners is a federal incentive called the ITC, and it’s shrinking. The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is currently a 26% federal tax credit benefit that lowers the tax liability for homeowners and businesses who go solar.

How hearing aids can help prevent dementia

Researchers found that hearing loss affects how quickly and severely dementia progresses. Fortunately, correcting the loss of hearing with hearing aids can possibly prevent the effects of cognitive decline.

Another year of growth and development

The SCV Economic Development Corp. (SCVEDC) compiles an annual report that details our key accomplishments that further our mission. Our organization gets stronger each year and is supported by a fantastic Board of Directors.

Independent contractors, drivers and AB 5

On Jan. 13, U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez extended the temporary restraining order he issued on Dec. 31, precluding California from enforcing Assembly Bill 5 against motor carriers.

Understanding Financial Statements

Small businesses — companies with less than 100 employees — account for 99.7% of U.S. businesses. Only 7-in-10 small businesses survive their first year, with nearly one-third of business owners citing cash flow problems as the catalyst forcing them to throw in the towel.

Who’s on your short list?

It could be a short list of qualified job applicants or maybe your business or brand makes the short list for award consideration. Or, it could be a short list of autos that you’re considering for your next purchase.

It’s March — how are things?

How is your business doing? Assuming your company has a plan for the year, are you ahead of plan? At plan? Or, behind plan? How your company has performed so far this year should be of comfort or of concern.

Jeff Prang: Family-friendly tax tips for 2020

This month I want to visit with you about a way keep a home “All in the Family” and save taxes doing it. They’re called the Parent-to-Child or Grandparent-to-Grandchild Exclusions

Paul Butler: Networking like the pros

We moved here 14 years ago this month to start our own business, and since then, many of my professional associates have told me: “You’re a great networker.” The problem

Paul Butler: Stuff happens

I have three memories of my college marketing class: the mullet, the tweed and the 4P’s. I had the mullet. The professor wore the tweed. The textbook listed the 4P’s.