Business Advice

By Eugene E. Valdez Business owners of the Inland Empire are all trying to manage their companies strategically in the face of a highly competitive marketplace. CEOs are constantly “tweaking” their business models in an effort to increase branding, increase revenues, reduce expenses, increase profits and increase market share at …

By Tim Kolacz As a business owner, I wanted to make sure that all of my vendors provided me the best quality product at the best price and in a timely manner.  I would make sure that I knew the people selling me my goods and that I could trust …

By Edward L. Fixen When it comes to developing an exit plan and advance planning to sell a business, many small and mid-size business owners tend to overlook the benefits of growing their business through acquisition.  Growing an existing business using strategies to increase sales and improve operations (i.e., organic …

By Edward L. Fixen Entrepreneurs that want to be their own boss and manage their own business must face the question of should I buy an existing business or should I start one from scratch.  Ultimately, the answer for each person depends on their particular circumstances and goals but this …

By Craig Dart With tax time long over and midyear officially here, it’s a great time to organize your financial records. And the key word here is indeed “organize.” Throwing all your important documents into a drawer won’t help much when an emergency occurs and you (or a family member) …

By Tim Kolacz You run a business and you have a few (or a fleet) of vehicles that your employees use on a daily basis. These vehicles are the bread and butter of your business. Depending on where they sleep at night, could hold huge ramifications as to how much …