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Category: John Bradley Jackson

  • Job Interview Tips

    Interviews can be nerve-racking, but here are some basics to remember: 1. Dress the part – I’m sure you’re very stylish, but the job interview is the wrong platform to show off your modern fashion sensibility.  Unless you’re interviewing for a position that requires you to dress according to the latest trends, hold off on…

  • 2013 Small Business Outlook for Orange County

    The Orange County Register recently asked eight influential members of the business community what they expected for the OC economy in 2013. Here’s one response you might find interesting from Center for Entrepreneurship Director, John Bradley Jackson: John B. Jackson director, Center for Entrepreneurship, Cal State Fullerton While the federal government officials may fear a…

  • Small Business Saturday is November 24

    Instead of shopping at the mall or online this holiday season, consider spending your money at local small businesses on Saturday, November 24. Support small business while helping the local economy by shopping or dining at your favorite small local business. American Express founded the first Small Business Saturday in 2010. In its third year,…

  • Resume Do’s and Don’ts

    When applying for a job, you send in a resume. And so does everyone else. When you consider the high volume of resumes that companies have to sift through to find their ideal candidate, it is important to avoid common mistakes that can put you in the ‘no’ pile. Hiring managers will take just a…

  • Choose a Career or New Venture That Matches Your Personality

    One of the worst things you can do is choose a career, or accept a position for a job, in a field that is not a good match for your personality type. On the other hand, if you are aware of your unique personality and strengths, you can choose a career that showcases those assets…

  • Current and Future Startup Trends

    Starting a new business is risky. So risky, in fact, that most fail within the first few years of conception. While startup failure rates may be high, startups nevertheless provide hope and jobs for many. So what is the state of U.S. startups? According to an article in the Orange County Register (via the Census…

  • Fullerton Chamber Hosts Export Speaker

    The Fullerton Chamber will be presenting a program on Exports at the Fullerton Chamber on Friday, April 27 at 8:30 a.m. Students who may be interested in exploring this as part of a business venture are welcome to attend. Please have them RSVP Erin Haselton at ehaselton@fullertonchamber.com. Here is some information on the program: Presented…

  • Why Do Start-Ups Fail So Often?

    It is common knowledge that many start-up companies are like;y to fail. If you’d like your start-up to beat the odds, there are a few things to keep in mind. Bill Davidow, once the senior vice president of Intel, wrote a book called “Marketing High Technology.” In his book, Davidow talks about what he calls…

  • Your Resume Tells a Story About You

    For those of you who are on the hunt for a new job, you know how important first impressions can be. Before you meet a potential employer, you dress up. You’re all polished, primped, and ready to go. You arrive early with a notepad and prepared questions for your potential employer. You know that every…

  • DishClips

    Innovative start up DishClips visited the CSUF Entrepreneurship classroom this week. Very cool! DishClips is a Newport Beach-based startup that offers an innovative way for diners to get to know restaurant and the food served. The company has created a website and mobile platform to assist local restaurants in presenting what they are best known…