Archive By Author - Jana Adkins
When it's time to call in sick
Once reserved for marriage vows, "in sickness and in health" is also a common workplace practice for a majority of employees, according to a survey conducted for Accountemps.
Three cheers for heroes, hoagies and birthdays
Jersey Mike's Subs in Saugus celebrated its third anniversary Sunday by handing out free sandwiches and goodie bags to children. All visitors received a free home-baked cookie. The franchise owner opened a second food outlet in 2010.
In the business of getting ahead
Waiting until your senior year of high school to begin the college review and application process is not advised, experts say.
A look at the lay of the law
Running a business in California can feel like an obstacle course sometimes. On top of maintaining daily operations, a business owner must keep track of numerous laws, licenses and regulations. Payrolls must be met, customer needs have to be anticipated and strategies should to be developed to keep the business thriving. But despite the best intentions, it can take only one claim, from one employee, to shutter a business's doors. Employment law The Valley Industry ...
Borders files for bankruptcy; Valencia store among those to be closed
Borders bookstore chain announced Wednesday it is filing for bankruptcy protection and will close about a third of its bookstores, including its Westfield Valencia Town Center store.
Lending changes shape a new housing market
Editor's note: Last in a three-part series analyzing the housing market in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Stabilized market may be sign to sell
Editor's note: Part 2 of a series analyzing the housing market in the Santa Clarita Valley. Today's installment looks at local trends in the housing market and experts' advice for those contemplating selling their homes.
Economy needs housing to recover
Editor's note: Part 1 in a series analyzing the housing market in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Local medical provider helps injured employees
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group provides medical care and claim management to companies whose employees have experienced work-related injuries.
Off to The Ranch we go
A small residential cul-de-sac with 13 homes was recently built in the Santa Clarita Valley, and a mixed-use business district with 42 storefronts will soon be ready use for as well in the latest private enclave in Placerita Canyon.
SCV owners gather to talk surviving, thriving in a tough economy
Local business owners shared their secrets to not only surviving the recession, but growing their businesses during the brutally harsh economic period, during the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's quarterly luncheon Thursday.
What book inspires you?
Have you read a book that inspires you in business and life? A book or story that stirs you to become a better business owner, leader or person? A book that shows you how to build a solid foundation and grow your business? Or a book that you feel enhances leadership skills? Tell us about it.
Local VP has game-changing role
Imagine sitting down with family and friends two Sundays from now one of the most-watched television events of the year, the Super Bowl, and the game-changer isn't necessarily which team scores the most touchdowns.
Developers break ground on green-friendly buildings
When many people hear the phrase "industrial building," visions of large, dark, aesthetically tasteless structures come to mind. The new Avalon Business Center in the Valencia Commerce Center plans on changing that image.
Landscape company stays green in climate
Stay Green Inc., a family-run company, began in the garage of Richard and Charlene Angelo's San Fernando Valley home in 1970, with one truck, a handful of residential customers and a vision for providing the best landscape services anywhere.
Articles By Author - Jana Adkins
Santa Clarita counts on tourism for funds
Last year was a busy one for the city of Santa Clarita and its tourism partners, according to a city official.
Economists paint future a subdued rose
The economic recovery still has a way to go before total household income rises to pre-recession levels, but recovery is occurring, economic experts said during a Santa Clarita Valley conference this week.
