Archive By Author - Jana Adkins
Faith for infant clothes
The successful launch of a maternity clothing line inspired Valerie Bradford and Ayanna McLeod to open a second company geared toward infants and toddlers.
Furniture store’s old-town feel
Nearly a decade before Santa Clarita became a city, and residents could drive from one end of town to the other and rarely see a traffic light, Consumers Furniture opened for business to serve local residents.
A Loop to keep companies flying
After 35 years in the aerospace industry, Bert Braché identified a niche market to help produce replacement parts for airplane owners/operators.
Company steps in to help with college
Going to college today resembles something more like an obstacle course than a clear pathway to higher learning.
Company pumps up the volume
Move over, "American Chopper." Long-time Santa Clarita business SoundMan Car Audio may one day soon be coming to TV with its own reality show.
Initiative targets entertainment
The Small Business Development Center has launched another new program in support of emerging and small businesses.
Prices, taxes cool this summer
Summer is finally heating up and along with it some good news for consumers. Gas prices continue to drop at the pump, and the statewide sales tax falls back to 8.75 percent today, a decrease of 1 percent on every dollar spent. The tax rate dropped due to the expiration of temporary tax hikes imposed in 2009. The tax increase was originally imposed to help cut the state's budget deficit. While consumers will mostly feel ...
Jana Adkins: Auto racing provides many lessons needed to run a business
The best sales efforts in the world can be undone by weak operation support in a business. The best example I can think of when it comes to painting the picture of operational team work and efficiency is the Formula One auto racing series. In his Signal column, "Brain Food for Business Owners," columnist Ken Keller often writes about the perils of a business leader missing key opportunities when planning and managing sales and sales ...
Student finds success fixing phones
When Andrew Richardson broke the glass display on his iPhone awhile back, he had to drive to an Apple repair store in Los Angeles for a repair that cost him $129. It cost him time and gas, too, he said.
Local specialists work to fill void
Home buyers haven't had a monetary incentive or received a tax credit to buy a home since the federal and state government tax-credit programs expired last year.
A workforce without walls
Local companies are taking advantage of the rapid advances in technology, changing the way their employees work and go to work - and they're saving money doing so.
Ken Keller: Birth, growth and sustained business success
It starts as an idea, a passing thought that comes back around. A discussion ensues, usually in one brain but sometimes between two or more. What is being talked about is an idea for a new business.
Locals store expands work, play
By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor HobbyTron, a retailer of remote-control toys and airsoft guns, is having fun in its new home. Relocating its headquarters to the Valencia Industrial Center last year, the company more than doubled the amount of square footage it previously occupied at its San Fernando location. And last month, the company opened a retail store in addition to its warehouse operations for online sales. HobbyTron reports it has been able to ...
Helping each other grow
In the spirit of "it takes a village," a loosely formed group of four local business people got together last year to help local residents build the careers they were seeking.
Newhall Land gets new V.P.
Newhall Land announced Thursday that James "Jim" C. Bizzelle will join its management team as senior vice president of community development.
Articles By Author - Jana Adkins
Retailer says buying habits have shifted
First opened in 1972, retailer Bouquet Auto Parts has been a part of the economic changes and trends in Santa Clarita for over 40 years, said its co-owner, Owen Powell.
Office vacancies fall
The economic snapshot report for December 2012 was released by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation – or SCVEDC – on March 21.
Purchasing a home can be tricky these days
Editor's Note: This is the last of a two-part series on the local real estate market. Last Sunday's story focused on the homeowner, or seller. Today's story focuses on the buyer.
Santa Clarita's unemployment rate rises
After dropping to a low of 6 percent in November, Santa Clarita's jobless numbers crept back up during the post-holiday season and stood at 6.7 percent in January, state officials reported this week.
Men’s Wearhouse founder speaks at VIA B2B
"Compassion and forgiveness are just as important as accountability and hard work," said George Zimmer, founder and executive chairman of the Men's Wearhouse.
