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Author Archives: Small Biz LA

Create a Strong Corporate Culture

A strong corporate culture can increase productivity, improve customer relationships, enhance sales, reduce employee turnover, and reduce costs. Find out how your small business can create a strong corporate culture.
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Spread the Word that You are an Industry Expert

You’re already an expert in what you do—and spreading the word about that expertise is easier than you might think. Here are 10 tips to get you started.
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Entrepreneur Launches Textile Import Business and Fulfills Her Dream

The SBDC guided Montazeri in every step of starting her business, including obtaining the necessary licenses, permits and trademark; finding an agent to help her import her products; learning to manage business finances and pricing her product.
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Inventor Increases Profits and Product Popularity

Advice from the SBDC helped this entrepreneur grow by reducing costs and obtaining capital.
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Community-Focused Dental Practice Thrives

The SBDC offered dentist Dr. Carla Thomas the advice and expertise she needed to get the best loan terms, improve her cash flow and expand her dental office.
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Serial Entrepreneur Seizes New Opportunities

An innovative program to educate and encourage young entrepreneurs is enjoying rapid growth and the PCR SBDC is guiding its path.
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Community-Focused Cheese Shop Opens Doors

Thanks to the SBDC, this entrepreneur is already creating jobs for residents of her community.
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Restaurateur Opens Second Location

Despite a track record of success, banks turned Paul LaRocco down, but the SBDC came through with financing from PCR’s SBA Community Advantage Loan Program.
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