Editorial: Anthem data breach makes business wary
It may make sense to declare that the era of big data is over.
Editorial: Lompoc gets its groove back amid tourism boom
Hello, Lompoc. We’ll confess that in our 15 years, the Business Times has badly under-reported business and tourism news coming out of the Lompoc Valley. As a second city to larger Santa Maria, Lompoc has stuggled a bit over the years to find its identity. And more recently, it was badly hurt by the real Read More →
Op/ed: Love, money and the perils of debt: a Valentine’s Day tale of caution
By Lisa Spiwak As the calendar turns to February, most of us are thinking about Valentine’s Day and romance. This is a lovely thing for the most part. In the state of California, it can also ruin your life if you are not careful. Everyone who lives in California knows that we are a community Read More →
Op/ed: To build a successful business, think inside the box
The more you know about your business and yourself, the more rewarding and sustainable your business will be over the long-term.
Op/ed: Why business leaders should trumpet the arts
In our hyper-speed, constantly changing global economy, people with artistic talent and training bring many essential skills to the workplace.
Editorial: Pope Francis teaches world leaders a lesson
What Francis is telling his peers is that you cannot be held captive by those of your own party.