San Luis Obispo- Too good to be true?? (Napa, Arroyo Grande: homes, unemployment rate)

[Dean Trails]

Originally Posted by Capt. Dan

I think he was being witty. He seems to find it hard to believe that people could like a place so much if they werent working for the Chamber.

Actually, I will be starting up a small business and need to get some local information on licenses, rent info and the like.

I want to get off on the right foot. Does anyone know how many businesses fail each year?

[truckzter]

And it was 70 degrees in SLO today! You can't beat that.

[AlwaysSmiling]

Dean Trails,
I definitely can help you with information about starting up your own business. It would be a tough time to start up now, but I guess it is dependant on what your business is.
The city of SLO has charge after charge after charge, trying to get a piece of your pie. Don't even get me started on the Downtown Association. But, if you do want my help, I'm glad to give it.

[Dean Trails]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSmiling

Dean Trails,
I definitely can help you with information about starting up your own business. It would be a tough time to start up now, but I guess it is dependant on what your business is.
The city of SLO has charge after charge after charge, trying to get a piece of your pie. Don't even get me started on the Downtown Association. But, if you do want my help, I'm glad to give it.

I have always wondered why California seems intent on running business out of Claifornia! I had a friend leave last year for Las Vegas. He said Nevada was more business friendly. Less fees, taxes and regulations.

California will no longer be golden... just kinda a brown and dry.

Thanks for any help you might give me I will bookmark you addy for future reference.

[AlwaysSmiling]

What questions might you have? What kind of business are you looking to open?

[Mattie Jo]

Originally Posted by jdf718

Of the ex-urbs listed, I'd pick Santa Barbara.

I used to think I would want to live in Santa Barbara, but there is actually nothing to see outside of Santa Barbara, whereas I love San Luis and grew up in Paso Robles. I can't afford to live in CA and so don't, but if I could I would pick San Luis or up North in Chico area. If you are from the city you may find that there is nothing for you to do in a smaller town.

[sheri257]

Originally Posted by Dean Trails

California will no longer be golden... just kinda a brown and dry.

Well ... you can't get any more brown and dry than Nevada. It is, afterall, desert.

[vdy1985]

Actually CA's rolling coastal hills are green since it is wintertime.

[sheri257]

Originally Posted by vdy1985

Actually CA's rolling coastal hills are green since it is wintertime.

Yeah, I was in SLO last weekend and it was quite green and beautiful due to the recent rains.

[vdy1985]

sheri, I envy you. I love the central coast, some day I want to live out there. I was out there over the holidays and enjoyed a nice scenic drive down PCH from Monterrey to Pismo. Stayed the night in SLO. Ah, paradise. Now I'm back to reality in the super cold, dreary, midwestern winter.