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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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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
659
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
617
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
708
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
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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
Small 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
259
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
416
California Pauses Venture Capital Diversity Law, Leaving Latina Founders Waiting California Pauses Venture Capital Diversity Law, Leaving Latina Founders Waiting
Business Cover Story April 2, 2026

California Pauses Venture Capital Diversity Law, Leaving Latina Founders Waiting

California venture capital diversity law pause delays transparency efforts aimed at exposing ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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
833
Why More Latino Families Are Leaving California — and Where They’re Going Why More Latino Families Are Leaving California — and Where They’re Going
Business Cover Story January 18, 2026

Why More Latino Families Are Leaving California — and Where They’re Going

High housing costs, not culture, are pushing families to move California is still ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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
236
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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Home Depot Faces Boycotts as Housing Slowdown Deepens Home Depot Faces Boycotts as Housing Slowdown Deepens
Business Cover Story February 26, 2026

Home Depot Faces Boycotts as Housing Slowdown Deepens

Home Depot boycott impact intersects with a stalled housing market, raising economic ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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
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By Day, They Run Small Businesses. By Night, They Deliver for Amazon. By Day, They Run Small Businesses. By Night, They Deliver for Amazon.
Business Cover Story August 28, 2026

By Day, They Run Small Businesses. By Night, They Deliver for Amazon.

A Los Angeles coffee shop owner is driving for gig apps just ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
366
How Mastercard Is Fueling Latino Small Business Growth in California How Mastercard Is Fueling Latino Small Business Growth in California
Business Cover Story April 6, 2026

How Mastercard Is Fueling Latino Small Business Growth in California

Mastercard Latino small business support is expanding access to capital, digital tools, ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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
469
McDonald’s Offers a Bigger Mac: Why a Strong Value Proposition Is Essential for Business Growth McDonald’s Offers a Bigger Mac: Why a Strong Value Proposition Is Essential for Business Growth
Business Cover Story January 21, 2026

McDonald’s Offers a Bigger Mac: Why a Strong Value Proposition Is Essential for Business Growth

How Latino entrepreneurs—and even McDonald’s—are redefining value to survive, compete, and grow ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom

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Diana, Cordelia and Juana: Truth, Loss and the Refusal to Stay Silent
L.A. Has a Quarter of Its Office Space Empty. Housing Vacancy Is Near Zero.
Nearly 288,000 Requested Spanish Ballots in L.A. Primary: Could Latino Voters Swing the Mayoral Race?
Cychlorphine Has Reached California. Is a Case in L.A. County Only a Matter of Time?
California Sues to Block New Public-Charge Rule. What Immigrant Families Need to Know Now

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