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Crowdfunding in California: What You Need to Know to Raise Capital

May
17
The room was full of entrepreneurs, small business owners, and people involved in all aspects of the startup space at yesterday’s seminar on crowdfunding. Biotech entrepreneur Howard Leonhardt kicked off the event by explaining that, “Crowdfuding is human will expressed in pure form. A person’s vision becomes a dream funded on a mission.” In the...   Read More »

The great migration of job hunters and what it means for San Diego

Posted on May 15, 2013

The Clash aren’t the only ones asking “should I stay or should I go” anymore, this sentiment is on the lips of the recently graduated, recently laid off and those stuck in shrinking towns throughout America wondering if there’s more somewhere else. Starting over or starting out has never been a more calculated decision based...   Read More »


Facing your peers?

Posted on May 13, 2013

New California ruling deepens the jury pool California may have a bad rap, other states think we are flaky and materialistic, we all have blonde hair, blue eyes, have had some plastic surgery and we must know George Clooney personally. It’s a peculiar stereotype and besides those people that actually know George Clooney, completely false. ...   Read More »


Saving your Virtual face

Posted on May 10, 2013

The new age of PR Managing your media image has become a priority for every business owner, and should be if it is not already. Social media is an integral part of our corporate culture today, yet the line between personal and business social media is a gray area, where does one begin and the...   Read More »


“Digital Moms” Share Their Expertise

Posted on May 9, 2013

Just four days before Mother’s Day, DigitalLA hosted a panel of experts in the “Digital Mom” space. By Digital Mom, we mean everything from mommy-bloggers to mom-oriented app developers, and from video content and monetization to baby product trade shows. Moderated by DigitalLA’s Kevin Winston, the panel included five experts in the Digital Mom industry:...   Read More »


Saving your Virtual face: The new age of PR

Posted on May 8, 2013

Managing your media image has become a priority for every business owner, and should be if it is not already. Social media is an integral part of our corporate culture today, yet the line between personal and business social media is a gray area, where does one begin and the other end?  As a business...   Read More »


Business Rockstars Academy 5/2/2013 @ROC Santa Monica

Posted on May 7, 2013

There are two types of startup minds: Wantrepreneurs and Entrepreneurs. And the only difference between the two is making a change and taking action to create your dream job or company.   This was the message at Thursday night’s ROC Santa Monica event, “Business Rockstars Academy,” a three-hour panel hosted by Ken Rutkowski of Business...   Read More »


San Diego’s BRAIN power: Get ready to put your nerd glasses and get out your pocket calculator

Posted on May 1, 2013

What does San Diego have to gain from President Obama’s BRAIN Initiative? The program, Brain Research through Advancing Innovation Neurotechnologies focus is vast and includes further research in Parkinsons disease, PTSD, Alzheimer’s disease and other brain injuries and is a special interest of the President.  This unique initiative is groundbreaking in its efforts to align...   Read More »


Finding unity between business and community: Your Office space and the community it serves

Posted on April 30, 2013

A city with rich history always struggles between modernization of its infrastructure and preserving its past. Your business is an active member of the community that it is situated in, this extends beyond permits, fees and licenses. Business owners and operators have a responsibility to respect their town, be involved and cater to its respective...   Read More »


Work smarter not harder

Posted on April 29, 2013

A virtual, satellite or remote office could be the solution Technology has dramatically changed the way we work and play. We are able to get more done in less time and connect with people on many levels via social networks, expanding our influence and contact pool every day. While telecommuting is still a widely debated...   Read More »


What we can learn from lawyers in the workplace

Posted on April 26, 2013

The Fiduciary relationship we should all value Many fear them, there are numerous jokes about them, and quite frankly we love to hate them. Attorneys are like doctors, we don’t want to need them, but when we do we are grateful for their skill, expertise and their ability to save our lives! Perhaps there is...   Read More »


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