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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
204
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
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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
232
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
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
209
How AI Video Tools Are Helping Latino Small Businesses Compete Like Big Brands How AI Video Tools Are Helping Latino Small Businesses Compete Like Big Brands
Business Cover Story June 16, 2026

How AI Video Tools Are Helping Latino Small Businesses Compete Like Big Brands

Affordable AI video platforms are giving Latino entrepreneurs access to professional-quality marketing ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
194
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
242
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
181
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
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Could Public Banks Help Latino Small Businesses in California? San Francisco Moves Closer Could Public Banks Help Latino Small Businesses in California? San Francisco Moves Closer
Business Insights May 21, 2026

Could Public Banks Help Latino Small Businesses in California? San Francisco Moves Closer

Supporters say a public bank could expand affordable housing and small business ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
232
Google’s New AI Search Rules Could Hurt Latino Owned Small Businesses in California. Here’s What Owners Need to Know Google’s New AI Search Rules Could Hurt Latino Owned Small Businesses in California. Here’s What Owners Need to Know
Business Cover Story May 19, 2026

Google’s New AI Search Rules Could Hurt Latino Owned Small Businesses in California. Here’s What Owners Need to Know

Google’s shift toward AI-generated answers and stricter review policies is changing how ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
232
This AI App Builds an Online Business From One Photo. Why California Latino Side Hustlers Are Paying Attention This AI App Builds an Online Business From One Photo. Why California Latino Side Hustlers Are Paying Attention
Business Cover Story May 18, 2026

This AI App Builds an Online Business From One Photo. Why California Latino Side Hustlers Are Paying Attention

Nas.com says anyone can launch an online store in seconds using AI, ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
198
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
256
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
660
“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
322
Eva Longoria on Latina Entrepreneurship: Why Mentorship and Capital Still Decide Who Wins Eva Longoria on Latina Entrepreneurship: Why Mentorship and Capital Still Decide Who Wins
Business Insights April 3, 2026

Eva Longoria on Latina Entrepreneurship: Why Mentorship and Capital Still Decide Who Wins

Latina entrepreneurs funding gap continues to limit access to capital, even as ... more

4 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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“I Will Never Forget My Origins”: Ed Patuto Turns Art Into a Weapon of Resistance “I Will Never Forget My Origins”: Ed Patuto Turns Art Into a Weapon of Resistance
Community March 1, 2026

“I Will Never Forget My Origins”: Ed Patuto Turns Art Into a Weapon of Resistance

As ICE raids disrupt Latino neighborhoods, Irresistible Resistance Los Angeles brings art ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Latino Small Businesses Are Using AI to Reinvent Their Marketing — And It’s Paying Off Latino Small Businesses Are Using AI to Reinvent Their Marketing — And It’s Paying Off
Business Insights February 13, 2026

Latino Small Businesses Are Using AI to Reinvent Their Marketing — And It’s Paying Off

Stanford data and new small-business research show Latino-owned firms are using AI ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Cross-selling done right: how Latino small businesses can increase revenue without losing customer trust Cross-selling done right: how Latino small businesses can increase revenue without losing customer trust
Business Insights February 3, 2026

Cross-selling done right: how Latino small businesses can increase revenue without losing customer trust

Cross-selling isn’t about pushing more—it’s about understanding the customer better. Data, examples, ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Green Card Holders Shut Out of SBA Loans Under New Rule Taking Effect March 1 Green Card Holders Shut Out of SBA Loans Under New Rule Taking Effect March 1
Business Cover Story February 3, 2026

Green Card Holders Shut Out of SBA Loans Under New Rule Taking Effect March 1

A new SBA rule requires 100% U.S. citizen ownership, cutting lawful permanent ... more

3 mins read
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