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FATHOMWERX: Where Ventura County Builds What’s Next

By John Silva | February 19, 2025

Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens when people, ideas, and opportunities come together. And right now, in Ventura County, that’s happening at FATHOMWERX. Tucked inside a sprawling warehouse…

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WISDOM & INSIGHTS FOR ALL: Score Webinars That Give You an Edge

By John Silva | February 18, 2025

SCORE offers no-cost mentoring, expert-led workshops, and valuable resources to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow, and scale their businesses. Whether you need guidance on funding, marketing, legal…

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Ventura County’s 150th Anniversary Celebration: A Reflection on History, Community, and Opportunities for Businesses

By Business Forward Ventura County | January 8, 2024
Mountains to Sea Jubilee Celebrating 150 Years of Ventura County

The year 2023 marked a significant milestone for Ventura County, California, as it celebrated 150 years of incorporation. Now that the festivities have ended, it’s time to reflect on the…

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Arts and Culture as Tourism Drivers for Ventura County

By Business Forward Ventura County | January 2, 2024
Credit to Jose Melgar as photographer_Cinco de Mayo

When you think of Ventura County as a travel and tourism destination, mother nature has certainly been kind: great weather, the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands National Park, and a postcard…

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Dissecting the Changes in Employment Law in California

By Business Forward Ventura County | September 22, 2022
Dissecting the Changes in Employment Law in California

Starting 1st January 2023, the State of California will increase its minimum wage to $15.50 per hour. This accelerated increase is based on a provision in California’s minimum wage law…

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Debunking 5 Untruths About Your Small Business Tax Return

By Business Forward Ventura County | June 21, 2022
Debunking 5 Untruths About Your Small Business Tax Return

Nobody’s saying that small business tax filing is always a breeze, but there are myths about the process that scare people for no reason at all. If you’re filing for…

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How Qualifying Taxpayers Can Prepare Their Tax Returns

By Business Forward | April 28, 2022
How Qualifying Taxpayers Can Prepare Their Tax Returns

According to the U.S. tax code, the federal government requires you to prepare and file tax returns once every accounting year if your annual income exceeds the standard deduction amount.…

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10 Important Employee Engagement Metrics That You Should Track

By Business Forward | April 14, 2022
10 Important Employee Engagement Metrics That You Should Track

Research by the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) indicates that high employee engagement can significantly contribute to the success of a business. That’s why it’s crucial to keep monitoring employee…

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How to Ensure Effective Diversity Training at Your Workplace

By Business Forward | March 17, 2022
How to Ensure Effective Diversity Training at Your Workplace

Your hiring practices are inclusive, but you don’t know how to create an effective diversity training program that suits the modern workplace. While research on the effectiveness of diversity training…

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Coworking Spaces 101: What You Need to Know

By Business Forward | March 10, 2022
Coworking Spaces 101: What You Need to Know

In general, coworking is a neutral working space for people working independently on various projects or groups working on shared projects. It differs from the traditional workspace in that individuals…

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