Welcome to Ask Brien, the show with the answers to all your business questions! Hosts: Peter Bronstein & Traci DeForge Guests: Robert Hargrove Founder and CEO of Masterful Coaching and Co-Director of the Harvard Leadership Research Project  Today on The Ask Brien Show, your hosts Peter and Traci talk with the “CEO Whisperer” Robert Hargrove.  Robert is the CEO of Masterful ...

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, is set to host a Small Business Owner series over Zoom Tuesday evening to help small business owners with the resources and knowledge.  Schiavo announced the kickoff of her Small Business Town Hall Series aimed at providing guidance and insights for entrepreneurs looking to start, grow, or enhance their small businesses.  “As someone who has owned ...

A business needs to consider many aspects to grow and thrive, but focusing on the right products is essential because this will make the company stay relevant in the market. As it represents what clients want and why they keep returning for more, you must always ensure you offer the best experience through your products. Successful small businesses always have ...

On Tuesday, Senator Scott Wilk R-Santa Clarita, recognized Julio Lemos Jr. and Newhall-based Julio Lemos Insurance Services as the Senate District 21’s March Small Business of the Month.  “The Lemos family has been active in Newhall for decades, always making a point of lending a helping hand to underserved members of the community,” said Wilk. “That spirit of generosity remains ...

As a freelancer or small business owner, you may wonder how to improve your financial health and get through the dry months. Well, organizing small business cashflow may be the answer. But what does cash flow mean in a business? This article will explain all about it. In the following paragraphs, you will learn why uncontrolled income hurts your business ...

3D Car Care has gained worldwide recognition for being the highest quality company for automotive care and detailing products like cleaning supplies, polishes, accessories, and finishes. According to a report on Yahoo, 3D manufactures high grade polishes and compounds in its Santa Clarita headquarters and runs multiple facilities in California, Florida, and Ohio. The company also continues to expand its footprint ...

Whether you run a small local business or a chain, a top-notch payment strategy is essential to ensure a smooth flow and overall success. Unfortunately, many businesses struggle a little when it comes to monthly goals. They fail to understand how the payment processing industry works. Sure, getting a merchant account and setting it up is not impossible, but small ...

The 2021 small business profile indicated that there were roughly 4 million small businesses in California. The outlook for the future is positive with economists predicting that entrepreneurship is on the rise. Forming a new limited liability company (LLC) does not have to be a difficult process when using the right LLC formation services. LLC formation services can help to ...

Small businesses play a huge role in the economy of the state of California. Statistics US Businesses for 2020 showed that California had 4.2 million small businesses, ensuring its place as the state with the largest number of small businesses and the sixth-largest economy globally if it was a county on its own. Its nearest competitor is Texas, with 3 ...

Introduction with authority link of information about competitiveness and a healthy business environment. A competitive business environment has both positive and negative effects on businesses according to this academic article. In this paper the author claims that healthy competition can increase the profitability of business while at the same time having the potential to create a rat race. Healthy competition ...