Small Business Development Center hosted by Santa Monica City College Legends of Hollywood Tours – Los Angeles, CA Before: After spending four years as a tour guide for the biggest tour company in Los Angeles, Mark Morrow was ready to … Continue reading
Success Stories
Success is Music to Their Ears
Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons Alberti Publishing – Santa Clarita, CA Before: Adam Bendorf and his wife, Anna, are experienced pianists and piano teachers, with degrees in piano from The Master’s College and The University … Continue reading
Growing a Healthy Business
Before: Gourmet Purveyors International distributes healthy, gourmet snacks and beverages such as nutrient-enhanced sodas and waters, energy bars and drinks, all-natural chips, and sugar-free gum and mints. Founded in 2007, the company serves retailers in Los Angeles, Orange County, San … Continue reading
This Startup Is Shaping Up Nicely
Before: Toneka Pires and Linda Okwor had lots in common when they met at a fitness competition. Both had business degrees, successful corporate careers and a passion for fitness. After being laid off, they combined their business acumen with their … Continue reading
From Idea to (Virtual) Reality
Before: Taya Pocock, an American, and her husband Daniel, a native German, were living in Germany when they were introduced to Panomatics, an international company that provides innovative virtual tours. “We loved the idea of creating virtual tours for cities … Continue reading