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Why Some LA Small Businesses Are Winning Customers Without Lowering Prices Why Some LA Small Businesses Are Winning Customers Without Lowering Prices
Business Insights April 29, 2026

Why Some LA Small Businesses Are Winning Customers Without Lowering Prices

As consumers become more selective, trust and transparency are driving loyalty and ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
242
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
151
They Say Small Businesses Hold Up the Economy. Is That Still True When the Economy Itself Is in Crisis? They Say Small Businesses Hold Up the Economy. Is That Still True When the Economy Itself Is in Crisis?
Business Insights August 10, 2026

They Say Small Businesses Hold Up the Economy. Is That Still True When the Economy Itself Is in Crisis?

Small businesses are supposed to anchor local economies. New UCLA research shows ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
659
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
283
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
143
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
202
Why Latino-Owned Businesses Struggle to Scale Even Though They’re America’s Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurs Why Latino-Owned Businesses Struggle to Scale Even Though They’re America’s Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurs
Business Cover Story June 27, 2026

Why Latino-Owned Businesses Struggle to Scale Even Though They’re America’s Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurs

Latino entrepreneurs are launching businesses at record rates, but too few become ... more

8 mins read
Marco Poliveros
242
Spirit Airlines Collapse Threatens Affordable Travel Routes Used by Latino Families Across California and Los Angeles Spirit Airlines Collapse Threatens Affordable Travel Routes Used by Latino Families Across California and Los Angeles
Business Cover Story May 1, 2026

Spirit Airlines Collapse Threatens Affordable Travel Routes Used by Latino Families Across California and Los Angeles

The potential collapse of Spirit Airlines threatens one of the most affordable ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
263
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
179
AI Is Now Mainstream for Small Businesses, But Many California Entrepreneurs Still Face a Growing Digital Divide AI Is Now Mainstream for Small Businesses, But Many California Entrepreneurs Still Face a Growing Digital Divide
Business Cover Story May 27, 2026

AI Is Now Mainstream for Small Businesses, But Many California Entrepreneurs Still Face a Growing Digital Divide

A major new QuickBooks report shows AI is boosting productivity and revenue ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
209
Latino-Owned Businesses Turn to AI Customer Service as Costs Rise, but Trust Risks Could Be High Latino-Owned Businesses Turn to AI Customer Service as Costs Rise, but Trust Risks Could Be High
Business Cover Story May 5, 2026

Latino-Owned Businesses Turn to AI Customer Service as Costs Rise, but Trust Risks Could Be High

From Los Angeles salons to neighborhood restaurants, small firms are using AI ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
207
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
241
Why Thousands of Latino-Owned Businesses Say TikTok Is No Longer Optional Why Thousands of Latino-Owned Businesses Say TikTok Is No Longer Optional
Business Cover Story May 31, 2026

Why Thousands of Latino-Owned Businesses Say TikTok Is No Longer Optional

New data shows TikTok Shop is becoming a powerful economic engine for ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
282
Selling Your Business Without Losing Value: The Mistakes That Cost Small Businesses the Most Selling Your Business Without Losing Value: The Mistakes That Cost Small Businesses the Most
Business Insights April 15, 2026

Selling Your Business Without Losing Value: The Mistakes That Cost Small Businesses the Most

Selling a business requires long-term planning and financial discipline. Experts from PwC ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
258
SoFi Enters Small Business Lending. Here’s Why More Companies Are Competing for Entrepreneurs SoFi Enters Small Business Lending. Here’s Why More Companies Are Competing for Entrepreneurs
Business Cover Story July 1, 2026

SoFi Enters Small Business Lending. Here’s Why More Companies Are Competing for Entrepreneurs

The digital finance company says it wants to help entrepreneurs access faster ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
235
Why So Many Startups Fail in California: It’s Not Just Bad Ideas, It’s Time, Capital, and Who Can Survive the Wait Why So Many Startups Fail in California: It’s Not Just Bad Ideas, It’s Time, Capital, and Who Can Survive the Wait
Business Cover Story May 7, 2026

Why So Many Startups Fail in California: It’s Not Just Bad Ideas, It’s Time, Capital, and Who Can Survive the Wait

In Los Angeles and across California, founders face rising costs, limited funding, ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
174
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
191
What Latino Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Immigrants Behind America’s Biggest Startups What Latino Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Immigrants Behind America’s Biggest Startups
Business Cover Story June 3, 2026

What Latino Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Immigrants Behind America’s Biggest Startups

A new report shows immigrants founded many of America’s most valuable startups. ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
225
Los Angeles Businesses Will Eventually Need Cleaner Water Heaters. Here’s What the Court Ruling Means Los Angeles Businesses Will Eventually Need Cleaner Water Heaters. Here’s What the Court Ruling Means
Business Cover Story July 2, 2026

Los Angeles Businesses Will Eventually Need Cleaner Water Heaters. Here’s What the Court Ruling Means

A federal appeals court upheld Southern California's zero-emission rule for certain commercial ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
179
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

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