The San Fernando Valley was first settled in modern day, with the establishment of the San Fernando Mission. The mission had a thriving herd, farm, and vineyard using natural springs. The area continued to grow as an agricultural area relying on rain water and ground water. In years of droughts the ground water was necessary … Continue reading How Water Changed the History of the San Fernando Valley →

Investors’thirst for self-storage facilities has taken them into secondary markets in the first half of 2015, as the sector continues to post high occupancy, improved leasing velocity and limited supply. Private owners, which make up the bulk of the self-storage facility ownership, are reporting occupancy rates of 89 percent, according to Marc Boorstein, of MJ … Continue reading Investors Compete for Self-Storage Acquisitions →

As a business owner, it is vital that you understand and use advanced technologies. Technology can help increase business efficiency and even expand operations. Accounting software. This is important, even if you have your own accountant or bookkeeper. Accounting software allows you to see your profits and losses at a glance. It can also help … Continue reading Using Technology to Stay Competitive →

September 15, 2015 There were $447.7 billion of retail and food services sales in August (after adjustment for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences but not for price changes), an increase of 0.2 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Retail sales increased 2.2 percent from August 2014. Core retail sales –excluding automobiles and … Continue reading Retail Sales Edged Up in August →