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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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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
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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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Your Business Didn’t Burn, But the Boyle Heights Fire May Still Have Cost You. SBA Loans Are Now Available Your Business Didn’t Burn, But the Boyle Heights Fire May Still Have Cost You. SBA Loans Are Now Available
Business Cover Story August 20, 2026

Your Business Didn’t Burn, But the Boyle Heights Fire May Still Have Cost You. SBA Loans Are Now Available

Small businesses and private nonprofits affected financially by the June Boyle Heights ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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LA28 Is Coming: How Los Angeles Small Businesses Can Get Ready for Olympic Contracts LA28 Is Coming: How Los Angeles Small Businesses Can Get Ready for Olympic Contracts
Business Cover Story August 18, 2026

LA28 Is Coming: How Los Angeles Small Businesses Can Get Ready for Olympic Contracts

LA28 is already moving toward its small-business procurement goals. Here’s how Los ... more

10 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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The Experience You Think Is Holding You Back May Be Your Business Advantage The Experience You Think Is Holding You Back May Be Your Business Advantage
Business Cover Story August 15, 2026

The Experience You Think Is Holding You Back May Be Your Business Advantage

MIT and Census research challenges the young-founder myth. For experienced workers considering ... more

12 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
101
How California Small Businesses Can Get Government Contracts; and Where to Start How California Small Businesses Can Get Government Contracts; and Where to Start
Business Cover Story August 12, 2026

How California Small Businesses Can Get Government Contracts; and Where to Start

From California's Cal eProcure system to Los Angeles County and federal opportunities, ... more

11 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
151
Raising Your Prices Without Losing Customers: A Small-Business Guide to Protecting Your Margins Raising Your Prices Without Losing Customers: A Small-Business Guide to Protecting Your Margins
Business Cover Story August 10, 2026

Raising Your Prices Without Losing Customers: A Small-Business Guide to Protecting Your Margins

Costs are rising while customers are watching their spending. Here is how ... more

11 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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
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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
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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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
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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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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
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Senate GOP Kill Measure to End Iran War: What it Means to Your Pocket Book Senate GOP Kill Measure to End Iran War: What it Means to Your Pocket Book
Business Cover Story July 23, 2026

Senate GOP Kill Measure to End Iran War: What it Means to Your Pocket Book

The Senate's vote to reject a measure limiting U.S. military involvement in ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
175
What Every Business Can Learn From the Dodgers’ White House Decision What Every Business Can Learn From the Dodgers’ White House Decision
Business Cover Story July 22, 2026

What Every Business Can Learn From the Dodgers’ White House Decision

Five lessons on customer trust, brand loyalty, and managing controversy from one ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Spain Didn’t Buy a Champion. It Built One. Here’s the Leadership Blueprint Every Business Can Use Spain Didn’t Buy a Champion. It Built One. Here’s the Leadership Blueprint Every Business Can Use
Business Cover Story July 20, 2026

Spain Didn’t Buy a Champion. It Built One. Here’s the Leadership Blueprint Every Business Can Use

Luis de la Fuente’s World Cup-winning philosophy offers a powerful lesson for ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Why Your Business Plan Failed and Why That May Be Good News Why Your Business Plan Failed and Why That May Be Good News
Business Cover Story July 18, 2026

Why Your Business Plan Failed and Why That May Be Good News

Successful entrepreneurs don't treat their first business plan as a prediction. They ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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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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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

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