SCV Business Voices

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.

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:

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.

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 Employment Law Update. Attorneys Brian

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 helping shape the future of

Balance and Your Hearing

If you have vertigo, you may feel like the world is spinning, even while you’re standing still. Many people don’t know where to turn when they experience the symptoms of a balance disorder like vertigo.

Big changes make 2020 the year to go solar

So, the neighbors have gotten solar, and you’re still wondering whether it’s right for you? It’s time to have a conversation with an experienced solar consultant, because big changes are coming.

Grow your business in 2020

Where do you want to take your business in 2020? If you’re a small business owner, now may be the time to consider financing as interest rates remain favorable.

OK, boomer — make way for millennials

It’s a little-known fact, but millennials make up the largest generation in the U.S. and California. In 2018 there were 11.2 million millennials in the state, and fewer than 9.3 million people in any other generation.

SCVEDC works to raise global profile of SCV

Like all businesses that have chosen to locate in the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV), foreign companies are attracted by the region’s business-friendly approach, abundance of land, high quality of life,