SCV Business Journal

Paul Butler: Fatherly lessons

Early this morning (on the day after Father’s Day), I am scouring the pages on the wonderful worldwide web called Facebook and I came across a short video about my

Paul Butler: We remember

I am writing this article early morning on Memorial Day, which, for those who are reading from overseas, is a very special day on our calendar when we remember and

Overcoming adversity to become Top Dog

The Tucker family’s dog grooming business endeavors brought them closer together at a time when they needed just that. MacKenzie Tucker was perfectly healthy until she turned 21. Then she

SRAR: Home and condo sales soar in SCV

Home and condominium sales in the Santa Clarita Valley increased in April and inventory rose for the 11th consecutive month, a report by the Southland Regional Association of Realtors showed.

Paul Butler: Exclusive inclusion

I am rarely the smartest guy in the room, but I understand what the word “inclusive” means. I remember one school teacher who taught the way to understand some words

Paul Butler: Lessons from the garden

For the past few weeks we had my in-laws — Josie and Trevor — visit. They’ve flown across the pond several times to see us, and, so, we made a

Reasons to choose the OPN S

For many, hearing aids make a life-changing difference. It is estimated that 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss, and the majority of individuals could benefit from hearing

The five types of co-workers

My wife and I have planned, Lord willing, to run a half-marathon in every state. A couple of days ago, we ran No. 7 on the big island of Hawaii.

The damage of self-inflicted wounds

CEOs at every age and every stage often make some very incorrect assumptions: The first is that employees care as much as the CEO does about the company. The second

Four Questions with Catherine Grooms

Catherine Grooms is the executive director of the Small Business Development Center, which is a communitywide resource located on College of the Canyons’ Valencia campus, in the Dianne G. Van

Strengthen your workforce through internships

Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) is home to nearly 300,000 residents and a variety of companies. Thanks to a business-friendly environment, continuous positive economic growth, and a city that supports ongoing

Paul Butler: Don’t be annoying

DIt’s a global phenomenon that no one likes a know-it-all. I learned this in the spring of 1976 when in the fifth grade at school, our class was reading Roald

Wilk awarded Guardian of Small Business Award

The National Federation of Independent Business has awarded Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, the “Guardian of Small Business Award” for Wilk’s efforts in consistently supporting small businesses throughout the state’s