Opinion: Prop 19 will raise property taxes for more than just the rich
By John Ambrecht New state rules that go into effect Feb. 16 could substantially increase property taxes for children or grandchildren who inherit family property. To protect your family’s assets, it’s important to take immediate action, by reaching out to a financial planner or attorney. The change is due to Proposition 19, approved by California Read More →
Opinion: How the networking world adapted to a world without handshakes
By Bill Saleebey People in my networking group were getting dressed and ready to go to the board room of a law firm, as we did every fourth Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. We had on our business suits and name tags, and we were ready to network. Our photo IDs were in hand to Read More →
Opinion: Your brand is your face to the world
By Erika Schlomer-Fischer If there is one lesson to be learned during this challenging time, it is to embrace core values and meaning in our lives. We have been forced to reassess and reprioritize. In the business world, we have the opportunity to reconsider value creation and meaning for our customers. It is a good Read More →
Opinion: Ventura County supervisors are taking our energy jobs
By Kelly Stater Throughout the fall, a broad coalition of union members, business leaders, energy workers, contractors, mineral owners, and other community partners spoke out against an unprecedented plan to politicize zoning decisions in Ventura County through the county’s so-called “update” process to its General Plan. Despite this broad opposition, the Board of Supervisors moved Read More →
Opinion: How to profit safely as a landlord to cannabis companies
By Josh Rabinowitz and Jack Ucciferri With dozens of jurisdictions in California having recently approved initiatives to tax and/or regulate cannabis, a wave of commercial real estate owners up and down the state are already in, or about to enter into, negotiations with would-be marijuana-related business (MRB) tenants. Those landlords will be acutely aware that Read More →
Opinion: A little risk isn’t too risky, and other investing rules for 2021
By Tracie McMillion The year 2020 had more than its fair share of uncertainties—from the market sell-off in March to sporadic periods of market volatility. As we turn the calendar year, it is now time for investors to focus on the road ahead. Here are five actions investors should consider in 2021: 1. Hold the Read More →
Opinion: Lessons from Peloton for the home workplace
By Kyle McIntosh After 23 years working for corporations, I transitioned to teaching full time at California Lutheran University in August. Knowing that classes would be virtual for the fall, I attended seminars to learn the best practices for learning in this format. While these classes were useful, many of the top techniques that I Read More →
