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What Latino Small Businesses Can Learn From the Olive Garden Controversy What Latino Small Businesses Can Learn From the Olive Garden Controversy
Business Cover Story July 25, 2026

What Latino Small Businesses Can Learn From the Olive Garden Controversy

A restaurant promotion unexpectedly became part of America's political conversation. For entrepreneurs, ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
570
Bad Bunny Turned the Super Bowl Stage Into a Love Letter to Latino Small Businesses Bad Bunny Turned the Super Bowl Stage Into a Love Letter to Latino Small Businesses
Business Cover Story February 9, 2026

Bad Bunny Turned the Super Bowl Stage Into a Love Letter to Latino Small Businesses

Beyond the spectacle, the 2026 halftime show turned everyday trades and small ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
660
Best Fintech Lenders for Small Businesses in 2026: Fast Funding, Hidden Costs, and What California Entrepreneurs Should Know Best Fintech Lenders for Small Businesses in 2026: Fast Funding, Hidden Costs, and What California Entrepreneurs Should Know
Business Cover Story June 4, 2026

Best Fintech Lenders for Small Businesses in 2026: Fast Funding, Hidden Costs, and What California Entrepreneurs Should Know

Online lenders can deliver funding in days instead of weeks, but speed ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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California Unemployment Fell to 5.1%. But the State Also Lost 20,500 Jobs. Here’s What It Means California Unemployment Fell to 5.1%. But the State Also Lost 20,500 Jobs. Here’s What It Means
Business Cover Story August 21, 2026

California Unemployment Fell to 5.1%. But the State Also Lost 20,500 Jobs. Here’s What It Means

California's July jobs report looks positive at first glance. A closer look ... more

9 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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“We’re Moving With Urgency”: $400K Lifeline for Struggling Small Businesses in District 1 “We’re Moving With Urgency”: $400K Lifeline for Struggling Small Businesses in District 1
Business Cover Story March 26, 2026

“We’re Moving With Urgency”: $400K Lifeline for Struggling Small Businesses in District 1

The Los Angeles small business grants program targets struggling neighborhood businesses facing ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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USMCA Isn’t Ending, But California’s Small Businesses Face Years of Trade Uncertainty USMCA Isn’t Ending, But California’s Small Businesses Face Years of Trade Uncertainty
Business Cover Story July 4, 2026

USMCA Isn’t Ending, But California’s Small Businesses Face Years of Trade Uncertainty

The trade agreement remains in place, but annual reviews could create new ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
680
FTC Targets Pearl AI Over Subscription Scams Affecting U.S. Consumers FTC Targets Pearl AI Over Subscription Scams Affecting U.S. Consumers
Business Cover Story January 13, 2026

FTC Targets Pearl AI Over Subscription Scams Affecting U.S. Consumers

The FTC’s action against Pearl AI highlights risks of deceptive subscriptions, with ... more

3 mins read
Roaldo
227
AI Is Transforming Restaurants. Why Latino Food Businesses Could Benefit Most AI Is Transforming Restaurants. Why Latino Food Businesses Could Benefit Most
Business Cover Story May 11, 2026

AI Is Transforming Restaurants. Why Latino Food Businesses Could Benefit Most

From preserving family recipes to cutting waste and labor costs, new AI ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
197
Every Empty Table Has a Story: UCLA Research Confirms What LA Restaurant Owners Have Been Living Every Empty Table Has a Story: UCLA Research Confirms What LA Restaurant Owners Have Been Living
Business Cover Story July 28, 2026

Every Empty Table Has a Story: UCLA Research Confirms What LA Restaurant Owners Have Been Living

A new UCLA study finds immigration enforcement is reducing customer traffic and ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Online Shopping Is Slowing Fast — and Latino Consumers Are Driving a Return to Real-World Retail Online Shopping Is Slowing Fast — and Latino Consumers Are Driving a Return to Real-World Retail
Business Cover Story February 11, 2026

Online Shopping Is Slowing Fast — and Latino Consumers Are Driving a Return to Real-World Retail

New data shows Latino households prioritizing trust and value over one-click convenience After ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
209
How AI Video Tools Are Helping Latino Small Businesses Compete Like Big Brands How AI Video Tools Are Helping Latino Small Businesses Compete Like Big Brands
Business Cover Story June 16, 2026

How AI Video Tools Are Helping Latino Small Businesses Compete Like Big Brands

Affordable AI video platforms are giving Latino entrepreneurs access to professional-quality marketing ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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The Growth Trap: Why Small Businesses Can Lose Money by Trying to Sell Too Much The Growth Trap: Why Small Businesses Can Lose Money by Trying to Sell Too Much
Business Cover Story August 23, 2026

The Growth Trap: Why Small Businesses Can Lose Money by Trying to Sell Too Much

For a small business, the question isn't “What else can we sell?” ... more

7 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
358
Latinas Are Driving the Freelance Boom as Work and Wages Shift Latinas Are Driving the Freelance Boom as Work and Wages Shift
Business Cover Story March 30, 2026

Latinas Are Driving the Freelance Boom as Work and Wages Shift

Latina freelancers growth United States is accelerating as rising costs and flexibility ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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More Than a Slow Economy: Why Latino-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles Are Fighting to Survive on Four Fronts More Than a Slow Economy: Why Latino-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles Are Fighting to Survive on Four Fronts
Business Cover Story July 7, 2026

More Than a Slow Economy: Why Latino-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles Are Fighting to Survive on Four Fronts

New reporting and economic research show many Latino entrepreneurs aren't facing a ... more

9 mins read
Marco Poliveros
605
LA County Rolls Out Free Food Carts to Help Sidewalk Vendors Go Legal—and Stay in Business LA County Rolls Out Free Food Carts to Help Sidewalk Vendors Go Legal—and Stay in Business
Business Cover Story January 14, 2026

LA County Rolls Out Free Food Carts to Help Sidewalk Vendors Go Legal—and Stay in Business

A new county program offers more than 280 health-code-compliant carts, lowering barriers ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Anthropic Targets California Small Businesses With New AI Tools That Could Cut Admin Costs and Save Time Anthropic Targets California Small Businesses With New AI Tools That Could Cut Admin Costs and Save Time
Business Cover Story May 13, 2026

Anthropic Targets California Small Businesses With New AI Tools That Could Cut Admin Costs and Save Time

The launch of Claude for Small Business could matter for Los Angeles ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
470
California’s New Anti-Monopoly Bill Could Change the Rules for Small Businesses. Here’s What AB 1776 Would Do. California’s New Anti-Monopoly Bill Could Change the Rules for Small Businesses. Here’s What AB 1776 Would Do.
Business Cover Story July 31, 2026

California’s New Anti-Monopoly Bill Could Change the Rules for Small Businesses. Here’s What AB 1776 Would Do.

The proposed COMPETE Act would expand California's antitrust laws to target dominant ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
644
Immigration Slowdown Is Reshaping LA’s Economy — And Small Businesses are Struggling Immigration Slowdown Is Reshaping LA’s Economy — And Small Businesses are Struggling
Business Cover Story February 17, 2026

Immigration Slowdown Is Reshaping LA’s Economy — And Small Businesses are Struggling

Goldman Sachs and Federal Reserve data point to an 80% drop in ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
233
Official World Cup Vendor Spots Are Gone. Here’s How LA Small Businesses Can Still Cash In on the Final Matches Official World Cup Vendor Spots Are Gone. Here’s How LA Small Businesses Can Still Cash In on the Final Matches
Business June 17, 2026

Official World Cup Vendor Spots Are Gone. Here’s How LA Small Businesses Can Still Cash In on the Final Matches

While official Fan Zone applications have closed, neighborhood businesses near stadiums, transit ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
64
You Don’t Always Need More Customers: 5 Ways to Make Your Small Business Grow Smarter in 2026 You Don’t Always Need More Customers: 5 Ways to Make Your Small Business Grow Smarter in 2026
Business Cover Story August 25, 2026

You Don’t Always Need More Customers: 5 Ways to Make Your Small Business Grow Smarter in 2026

Small-business growth is changing. AI, recurring revenue, easier payments, cybersecurity and stronger ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros

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