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Eva Longoria Bets $1 Million on Latinas as the Next U.S. Economic Engine Eva Longoria Bets $1 Million on Latinas as the Next U.S. Economic Engine
Business Cover Story April 20, 2026

Eva Longoria Bets $1 Million on Latinas as the Next U.S. Economic Engine

Eva Longoria UCLA investment aims to close the Latina wealth gap by ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
243
Siemens Wins Historic SBA Lending License. Here’s What It Could Mean for California’s Latino Small Businesses Siemens Wins Historic SBA Lending License. Here’s What It Could Mean for California’s Latino Small Businesses
Business Cover Story June 30, 2026

Siemens Wins Historic SBA Lending License. Here’s What It Could Mean for California’s Latino Small Businesses

The federal government has approved Siemens as one of only 16 non-bank ... more

6 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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
198
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
232
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
61
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
277
Why More Los Angeles Small Businesses Are Turning to AI to Save Time, Cut Costs, and Stay Afloat Why More Los Angeles Small Businesses Are Turning to AI to Save Time, Cut Costs, and Stay Afloat
Business Cover Story July 10, 2026

Why More Los Angeles Small Businesses Are Turning to AI to Save Time, Cut Costs, and Stay Afloat

As economic pressures mount across Los Angeles, small business owners are increasingly ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
585
California Launches $1 Billion Electric Truck Rebate Program. Here’s Who Qualifies and What It Means for Businesses California Launches $1 Billion Electric Truck Rebate Program. Here’s Who Qualifies and What It Means for Businesses
Business Cover Story May 16, 2026

California Launches $1 Billion Electric Truck Rebate Program. Here’s Who Qualifies and What It Means for Businesses

The state’s massive clean transportation push could lower fuel and maintenance costs ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
166
Want to See Your Product on Store Shelves? What Latino Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Dollar General’s Supplier Search Want to See Your Product on Store Shelves? What Latino Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Dollar General’s Supplier Search
Business Cover Story August 3, 2026

Want to See Your Product on Store Shelves? What Latino Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Dollar General’s Supplier Search

Applications close Aug. 17, but the real opportunity may be learning how ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Best Banks for Small Businesses in 2026: Which Institutions Actually Help Owners Manage Cash Flow? Best Banks for Small Businesses in 2026: Which Institutions Actually Help Owners Manage Cash Flow?
Business Cover Story June 18, 2026

Best Banks for Small Businesses in 2026: Which Institutions Actually Help Owners Manage Cash Flow?

Customer satisfaction, lending access, deposit policies, and cash-flow reliability matter more than ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
193
The Biggest Startup Killer Is Building Something Nobody Needs The Biggest Startup Killer Is Building Something Nobody Needs
Business Cover Story July 12, 2026

The Biggest Startup Killer Is Building Something Nobody Needs

The evidence is surprisingly clear. Most startups do not fail because of ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
232
This AI App Builds an Online Business From One Photo. Why California Latino Side Hustlers Are Paying Attention This AI App Builds an Online Business From One Photo. Why California Latino Side Hustlers Are Paying Attention
Business Cover Story May 18, 2026

This AI App Builds an Online Business From One Photo. Why California Latino Side Hustlers Are Paying Attention

Nas.com says anyone can launch an online store in seconds using AI, ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
165
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Gianni Infantino’s Biggest Business Mistake What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Gianni Infantino’s Biggest Business Mistake
Business Cover Story August 5, 2026

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Gianni Infantino’s Biggest Business Mistake

FIFA's failed commercial expansion offers entrepreneurs a powerful lesson about growth, transparency, ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
279
Small Businesses Posting 3 to 5 Times a Week Get Better Reach Than Daily Posting, New Data Shows Small Businesses Posting 3 to 5 Times a Week Get Better Reach Than Daily Posting, New Data Shows
Business Cover Story June 21, 2026

Small Businesses Posting 3 to 5 Times a Week Get Better Reach Than Daily Posting, New Data Shows

Marketing research shows that beyond 3–5 posts per week, small businesses often ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
197
Friendly Fraud Is Costing Small Businesses Billions. Here’s How California Business Owners Can Protect Themselves Friendly Fraud Is Costing Small Businesses Billions. Here’s How California Business Owners Can Protect Themselves
Business Cover Story July 14, 2026

Friendly Fraud Is Costing Small Businesses Billions. Here’s How California Business Owners Can Protect Themselves

California's emergency drought rules may be over, but permanent conservation requirements are ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
232
Google’s New AI Search Rules Could Hurt Latino Owned Small Businesses in California. Here’s What Owners Need to Know Google’s New AI Search Rules Could Hurt Latino Owned Small Businesses in California. Here’s What Owners Need to Know
Business Cover Story May 19, 2026

Google’s New AI Search Rules Could Hurt Latino Owned Small Businesses in California. Here’s What Owners Need to Know

Google’s shift toward AI-generated answers and stricter review policies is changing how ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
150
Your Next Customer May Already Be a Customer: Why Retention Is the Growth Strategy Small Businesses Are Missing Your Next Customer May Already Be a Customer: Why Retention Is the Growth Strategy Small Businesses Are Missing
Business Cover Story August 7, 2026

Your Next Customer May Already Be a Customer: Why Retention Is the Growth Strategy Small Businesses Are Missing

Acquiring new customers is getting more expensive. Here's how entrepreneurs can turn ... more

8 mins read
Marco Poliveros
204
Consumers Trust Online Reviews Less Than Ever. Why California Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Them Consumers Trust Online Reviews Less Than Ever. Why California Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Them
Business Cover Story June 22, 2026

Consumers Trust Online Reviews Less Than Ever. Why California Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Them

AI-generated reviews, fake feedback, and rating inflation are changing how people shop, ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
234
California Bill Could Make It Easier to Open a Pop-Up Business. Here’s What AB 1679 Means for Small Entrepreneurs California Bill Could Make It Easier to Open a Pop-Up Business. Here’s What AB 1679 Means for Small Entrepreneurs
Business Cover Story July 16, 2026

California Bill Could Make It Easier to Open a Pop-Up Business. Here’s What AB 1679 Means for Small Entrepreneurs

A proposed statewide program would let eligible businesses temporarily open in vacant ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros

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Why Dolly Parton Resonates With Latina Women: Poverty, Heartbreak, Sacrifice and the Power of Her Stories
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