While it seems like everyone is making money, no one is paying his or her bills on time. As mentioned in a previous column, people in large organizations don't care if the small business owner gets a check this week or next, because they get a paycheck regardless. Small businesses are taking advantage of this is through the Internet. Most business owners I have spoken with either have a Web site or are working on getting one up. Many business owners, strapped for time, search for vendors only via the Web.
Competition remains strong in Southern California.
Some businesses are surviving only because the economy is good. Overall, things are very good here and like all of you, I do hope that they continue. His commentary appears Sundays. Search our online archive, or browse past editions. All rights reserved.