Everyone knows California was hit hard by the real estate bust and nowhere more so than Orange County. If you’re considering buying a foreclosure in the area here are a few things you’ll want to do first:
Check with a realtor: It’s easy to get excited over the prospect of a foreclosure sign but you’ll want to check with an Orange County realtor before you buy up properties. Knowing what’s on Continue reading ›
The power of the sun extends much further than many realize. The sun has the power to directly affect the mood of most people, and when it is in abundance, can lead to higher productivity in business meetings. The reason this occurs is simple. Sunlight naturally causes people to be in a better mood, be more alert, and feel more energetic.
Imagining this is not hard. Simply consider how you feel on a rainy day to how you feel on a sunny day. Clouds and rain cause most people to feel sleepy and lethargic. It is Continue reading ›
Many business owners are finding Orange County, California the ideal location to work and play. Not only is the area filled with lots of sunshine but a growing population as well. A steady increase in residents has created a boom in business opportunities as well as jobs being poured into the area. Local restaurants are seeing a steady increase in patrons willing to spend money on fine fare. Great news for anyone considering opening a restaurant or those interested Continue reading ›
The Midway City Street and Storm Drain Improvement project is part of Orange County’s continuing commitment to positive economic growth and quality of life for its residents. This project greatly improves infrastructure: the base of local economic development.
Although residents are temporally inconvenienced, ultimately this project will increase the value of their properties. For the greater community it opens doors for business growth and investment.
Just in the construction phase the projects brings 9.8 million into the county. Supervisor Janet Nguyen Continue reading ›
Orange County Businesses: A list of job opportunities. There are many job opportunities in Orange County, California. Some occupations that are needed in Orange County include sales associate, software engineer, certified medical assistant, teacher, occupational therapist, and athletic trainer. In order to learn more about the different job opportunities in Orange County, you can do a web search for the different businesses that require new employees. There are a variety of jobs that are offered each day, so be sure to constantly search for new opportunities in the future. Employers in Orange County Continue reading ›
Despite the present economic climate, Orange County, California still exhibits many opportunities for individuals to expand economically. There are many successful business enterprises that are presently operating in the area, and many have received only very small losses in their customer base due to the recession, and in fact many businesses in the area have actually grown despite the recession.
The restaurant business is flourishing in the area, and many restaurants have actually expanded in the last Continue reading ›
The Orange County Register reported on December 20th of last year that the OC ranks 14th in the country when it comes to high tech jobs (as ranked in 2009) indicating that 77 of every 1000 private sector jobs were in the tech industry (based on the Cybercities 2010 report furnished by the TechAmerica Foundation).One might think that cities and regions like San Jose and the Silicon Valley would lead the pack but they in fact came in third, with the greater New York area taking top honors. The breakout is as follows for the top ten:
The Orange County Register went on to report that Continue reading ›
Costa Mesa is seeing new business activity in the form of several retailers opening or expanding operations within its hub. In-N-Out Burger is breaking ground on Harbor Boulevard just west of the I-405 Freeway. The 3200 square foot restaurant is laying claim to the spot that Kaplan’s Deli once held stake before it was torn down earlier this year. John Paul Mitchell Systems Inc. is planning a flagship salon at the South Coast Collection shopping center. The Beverly Hills-based company plans for not only a salon in the 14,000 square foot space but a beauty school as well that can handle around 280 students and serve in upwards of 70 customers at a time. And last, a 20,000 retail center called Gateway Plaza is about halfway complete on Bristol Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard. The plaza already has one tenant, Pat Chou Bakery. Costa Mesa definitely seems to be a hub of activity in Q4 of 2010 we’ll keep an eye on trends as we move into 2011.
Everyone wants a job they can legitimately enjoy waking up for in the morning. While this may be hard to come by, these Orange County businesses have figured out how to make their employees happyhappy enough to be rated the best companies to work for in Orange County by OC Metro. OC Metro releases a list of the happiest workforces around in their business magazine each year. Here are the top three from this year:
If you’re interested in launching your own small business or want to expand a preexisting small business, the SBDC-Small Business Development Center of Orange County can help you out. The best part…they offer most of their services free of charge. A member of the US Small Business Administration, the SBDC provides you one on one business assistance and team business consulting. Other programs offered by the SBDC include low cost seminars, a bid matching program, and additional business resources. The Seminars are extremely helpful. They cover important business topics including Accounting, Access to Capital, Employment Law, Marketing, Web Technology, and Government contracting. There are also training seminars offered as well as online courses for both businesses and employers. Continue reading ›