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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
694
“I’m Not Going to LA” Travel Drop Sparks World Cup Fears “I’m Not Going to LA” Travel Drop Sparks World Cup Fears
LA April 26, 2026

“I’m Not Going to LA” Travel Drop Sparks World Cup Fears

Los Angeles tourism decline 2026 reflects a drop in international visitors linked ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
189
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
1,111
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
182
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
766
California’s Restaurant Shakeout Is Accelerating — And Latino-Owned Businesses Are Feeling the Squeeze California’s Restaurant Shakeout Is Accelerating — And Latino-Owned Businesses Are Feeling the Squeeze
Business Insights January 23, 2026

California’s Restaurant Shakeout Is Accelerating — And Latino-Owned Businesses Are Feeling the Squeeze

Closures are rising faster than the national average as wages, inflation, and ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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
100
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
262
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
220
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
214
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
172
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
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Brick-and-Mortar Isn’t Dying — It’s Rebuilding Itself Brick-and-Mortar Isn’t Dying — It’s Rebuilding Itself
Business Insights January 27, 2026

Brick-and-Mortar Isn’t Dying — It’s Rebuilding Itself

Physical stores are evolving into omnichannel hubs that fuel digital sales, logistics, ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
239
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
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L.A. Legalized Street Vending. But Can Vendors Safely Enter the Legal System? L.A. Legalized Street Vending. But Can Vendors Safely Enter the Legal System?
Business August 28, 2026

L.A. Legalized Street Vending. But Can Vendors Safely Enter the Legal System?

Los Angeles says it wants street vendors to become legal businesses. But ... more

6 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
463
How Los Angeles Landscaper Gonzalo Farías Built a Business Through Resilience, Faith, and Hard Work How Los Angeles Landscaper Gonzalo Farías Built a Business Through Resilience, Faith, and Hard Work
Inspiration July 26, 2026

How Los Angeles Landscaper Gonzalo Farías Built a Business Through Resilience, Faith, and Hard Work

A longtime immigrant landscaper explains how immigration enforcement, inflation, and extreme heat ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
236
His Bank Held a Business Check for 12 Days. The Experience Revealed a Lesson Every Small Business Owner Should Know His Bank Held a Business Check for 12 Days. The Experience Revealed a Lesson Every Small Business Owner Should Know
Business Cover Story June 24, 2026

His Bank Held a Business Check for 12 Days. The Experience Revealed a Lesson Every Small Business Owner Should Know

When an unexpected hold was placed on a client payment, one California ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
203
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
478
For Many Latino Entrepreneurs, Faith Isn’t Separate From Business—It’s the Foundation For Many Latino Entrepreneurs, Faith Isn’t Separate From Business—It’s the Foundation
Business Cover Story January 31, 2026

For Many Latino Entrepreneurs, Faith Isn’t Separate From Business—It’s the Foundation

Across Parriva interviews, Latino business owners describe how faith reframes risk, leadership, ... more

3 mins read
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