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From Main Street to Silicon Valley: New Research Suggests Immigration Restrictions Carry Growing Economic Costs From Main Street to Silicon Valley: New Research Suggests Immigration Restrictions Carry Growing Economic Costs
Immigration July 7, 2026

From Main Street to Silicon Valley: New Research Suggests Immigration Restrictions Carry Growing Economic Costs

Three new reports, from Los Angeles County, leading economists and the Federal ... more

6 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
306
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
302
Street Vendors Face Safety Concerns After Recent Attacks in Los Angeles Area Street Vendors Face Safety Concerns After Recent Attacks in Los Angeles Area
Crime July 9, 2026

Street Vendors Face Safety Concerns After Recent Attacks in Los Angeles Area

Recent assaults involving vendors in downtown Los Angeles and Long Beach are ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
296
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
278
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
282
Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market: How Latino-Owned Businesses Help Feed Southern California Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market: How Latino-Owned Businesses Help Feed Southern California
Latinos July 19, 2026

Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market: How Latino-Owned Businesses Help Feed Southern California

Inside the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market, farmers, importers, wholesalers, and entrepreneurs ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
419
Operation Highway Shield Isn’t Happening in California. So Why Are California Truck Drivers Still Being Affected? Operation Highway Shield Isn’t Happening in California. So Why Are California Truck Drivers Still Being Affected?
Immigration August 5, 2026

Operation Highway Shield Isn’t Happening in California. So Why Are California Truck Drivers Still Being Affected?

Although the latest federal enforcement operation took place in the Midwest, new ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
175
Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Adds New Pressure on Mexican Restaurants and Latino Food Businesses Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Adds New Pressure on Mexican Restaurants and Latino Food Businesses
Food July 23, 2026

Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak Adds New Pressure on Mexican Restaurants and Latino Food Businesses

Federal investigators linked a Cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
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Do Entrepreneurs Have a Different Kind of Brain? What Neuroscience Actually Shows Do Entrepreneurs Have a Different Kind of Brain? What Neuroscience Actually Shows
Small Business September 11, 2026

Do Entrepreneurs Have a Different Kind of Brain? What Neuroscience Actually Shows

New research is finding differences in how entrepreneurs process risk, uncertainty and ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
272
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
229
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
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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
271
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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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
1,561
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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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
232
The IRS Has a New Way to Remove Tax Penalties Automatically. Here’s Who Qualifies in 2026 The IRS Has a New Way to Remove Tax Penalties Automatically. Here’s Who Qualifies in 2026
Consumer Alert July 8, 2026

The IRS Has a New Way to Remove Tax Penalties Automatically. Here’s Who Qualifies in 2026

The IRS has replaced its old penalty forgiveness process with a new ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
255
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
260
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
241
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

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