Category: Small Business
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Boyle Heights Fire Relief: Two City Programs Offer Different Help to Businesses Boyle Heights Fire Relief: Two City Programs Offer Different Help to Businesses
Business Cover Story October 29, 2026

Boyle Heights Fire Relief: Two City Programs Offer Different Help to Businesses

Los Angeles approved $5 million for recovery after the Lineage warehouse fire. ... more

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As Baby Boomers Retire, Could Latino Entrepreneurs Become America’s Next Generation of Business Owners? As Baby Boomers Retire, Could Latino Entrepreneurs Become America’s Next Generation of Business Owners?
Small Business October 28, 2026

As Baby Boomers Retire, Could Latino Entrepreneurs Become America’s Next Generation of Business Owners?

Retiring owners could open a path into business ownership for Latino entrepreneurs, ... more

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Starting a Business With Family or Friends? Five Agreements to Make Before You Open Starting a Business With Family or Friends? Five Agreements to Make Before You Open
Small Business October 27, 2026

Starting a Business With Family or Friends? Five Agreements to Make Before You Open

You may trust each other completely. But before opening a business together, ... more

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Los Angeles Industries Are Gaining and Losing Jobs. What Should Small Businesses Watch? Los Angeles Industries Are Gaining and Losing Jobs. What Should Small Businesses Watch?
Business Insights October 24, 2026

Los Angeles Industries Are Gaining and Losing Jobs. What Should Small Businesses Watch?

A new LAEDC report finds employment growth in healthcare, business services and ... more

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Could Losing One Customer, Supplier or Sales Platform Put Your Business at Risk? Could Losing One Customer, Supplier or Sales Platform Put Your Business at Risk?
Mature October 24, 2026

Could Losing One Customer, Supplier or Sales Platform Put Your Business at Risk?

A business can have steady sales and still be vulnerable. Learn how ... more

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Before You Open a Business, Find Out If Customers Will Actually Pay Before You Open a Business, Find Out If Customers Will Actually Pay
Business Insights October 24, 2026

Before You Open a Business, Find Out If Customers Will Actually Pay

Before investing in a business, learn how to interview potential customers, test ... more

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California Businesses Face Higher Costs While Customers Spend Less California Businesses Face Higher Costs While Customers Spend Less
Business Cover Story October 24, 2026

California Businesses Face Higher Costs While Customers Spend Less

New Census data reveals persistent cost pressure across California and Los Angeles, ... more

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How Much Money do You Need to Open a Business? And Can You Afford to Keep It Running? How Much Money do You Need to Open a Business? And Can You Afford to Keep It Running?
Small Business October 22, 2026

How Much Money do You Need to Open a Business? And Can You Afford to Keep It Running?

You may have saved enough for equipment, permits, and rent. But what ... more

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Holiday Sales Are Coming. How Much Inventory Can Your Small Business Afford? Holiday Sales Are Coming. How Much Inventory Can Your Small Business Afford?
Establish October 22, 2026

Holiday Sales Are Coming. How Much Inventory Can Your Small Business Afford?

Before stocking up for the holidays, small-business owners should look at past ... more

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California Lost 9,600 Hospitality Jobs. Are Restaurants Feeling the Pressure? California Lost 9,600 Hospitality Jobs. Are Restaurants Feeling the Pressure?
News October 20, 2026

California Lost 9,600 Hospitality Jobs. Are Restaurants Feeling the Pressure?

California's hospitality industry lost thousands of jobs in September, while national data ... more

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LA County Offers Free Food Carts, So What’s the Catch? LA County Offers Free Food Carts, So What’s the Catch?
Los Angeles October 19, 2026

LA County Offers Free Food Carts, So What’s the Catch?

There is no catch. Los Angeles County has added 30 food carts ... more

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California Small Businesses Have Until November 3 to Apply for Storm Disaster Loans California Small Businesses Have Until November 3 to Apply for Storm Disaster Loans
Small Business October 19, 2026

California Small Businesses Have Until November 3 to Apply for Storm Disaster Loans

Federal loans may help eligible businesses cover payroll, rent and other bills ... more

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Could Your Small Business Negotiate a Better Warehouse Lease? Could Your Small Business Negotiate a Better Warehouse Lease?
Business October 16, 2026

Could Your Small Business Negotiate a Better Warehouse Lease?

Smaller industrial spaces in Los Angeles County are losing tenants even as ... more

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LA County Small Business Permit Help: Who Qualifies and How to Apply? LA County Small Business Permit Help: Who Qualifies and How to Apply?
Los Angeles October 15, 2026

LA County Small Business Permit Help: Who Qualifies and How to Apply?

A practical guide to LA County’s SmallBiz Permit Express program, including who ... more

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“Our Community Tries to Handle It Alone. That’s a Mistake”: Breaking Barriers to Financing for Latinos “Our Community Tries to Handle It Alone. That’s a Mistake”: Breaking Barriers to Financing for Latinos
Business Insights October 15, 2026

“Our Community Tries to Handle It Alone. That’s a Mistake”: Breaking Barriers to Financing for Latinos

  Karina González has years of experience in the financial sector, creating opportunities ... more

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For Latino Retirees, How Far Does Social Security Go? For Latino Retirees, How Far Does Social Security Go?
Latinos October 13, 2026

For Latino Retirees, How Far Does Social Security Go?

For many older Americans, Social Security helps pay the bills. But how ... more

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LA’s Port Is Breaking Cargo Records. Will Businesses and Shoppers Benefit? LA’s Port Is Breaking Cargo Records. Will Businesses and Shoppers Benefit?
Business October 12, 2026

LA’s Port Is Breaking Cargo Records. Will Businesses and Shoppers Benefit?

The Port of Los Angeles handled more cargo in September than in ... more

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Using AI for Your Business’s Legal Work? Know When to Call a Lawyer Using AI for Your Business’s Legal Work? Know When to Call a Lawyer
Business Insights October 10, 2026

Using AI for Your Business’s Legal Work? Know When to Call a Lawyer

AI can help small-business owners draft documents and understand legal language, but ... more

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L.A. Expands Financing Program for Small Businesses. Here’s The Problem it’s Meant to Solve L.A. Expands Financing Program for Small Businesses. Here’s The Problem it’s Meant to Solve
Economy October 7, 2026

L.A. Expands Financing Program for Small Businesses. Here’s The Problem it’s Meant to Solve

Los Angeles is expanding a financing program designed to help small businesses ... more

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