Category: Finance & Econ
The Leading Indicator
Commonly known as a “Bedroom Community” the Victor Valley has sometimes struggled for its own identity as it is lumped in with the County, Inland Empire, or State. There are a lot of statistics and numbers floating around out there,
Need to Grow? Get More Advice
The one piece of advice I would give to business owners as we continue to be plagued by a recession that seems reluctant release its hold on Southern California and of San Bernardino County in particular - is that
Small Business Smarts
“What does it really take for a small business owner to get a loan from a bank today?” It’s one of the top questions our bankers hear – and this month we would like to share our answer to this
Small Business Smarts
According to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index – our quarterly survey of small business owners nationwide – cash flow and revenue are key concerns for small business owners today. And more than one in three small business owners
After the Downgrade
Unprecedented and unsettling. Standard & Poor’s issued a historic downgrade of U.S. debt on August 5, sensibly waiting until the market week had concluded to send a shock wave toward global investors. It reduced America’s long-term debt rating – which
Many Banks Seeking Borrowers and Lending Opportunities
Are you ready to take advantage of emerging opportunities? For many business owners, the recent economy has depleted cash reserves. If you believe the media, you probably think that banks are not lending to businesses. While this
Now is the Time to Buy Using SBA Loans
Although economic recovery is coming more slowly to the Inland Empire than to most geographic regions, initial signs of improvement can be seen. With economic stabilization comes opportunity, and companies big and small are investing in their businesses now to
Women and Money: Why you need to be on your own to-do list.
In 1992, when no one was talking to women about money, Oppenheimer Funds’ groundbreaking research defined the subject of women and investing. Their original survey challenged the idea that investing is a “man’s job”. At the time this was a
Why You Care About Redevelopment Funds
Because the public doesn’t generally understand redevelopment agencies and how they work, it is an easy target for the State go after. People won’t understand what they’ve lost until programs start shutting down.
