SCV Business Journal

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Chamber provides update to 2020 employment laws

As California’s employment-related laws continue to change, local business leaders gathered for an update recently at the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual California

Chamber launches leadership program

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce recently announced the launch of FocusSCV, a leadership program for those looking to take an active role in

Four Questions: Daniel Castillo

Attorney Daniel Castillo of Gold Coast Law represents individuals in lawsuits who have been injured or harmed by others. The personal injury law firm has helped hundreds of clients