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Author Archives: Small Biz LA

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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CITD Opens a New Revenue Stream Overseas for a Candle Company

Mentoring, education and a trade delegation with the CITD helped Laguna Candles negotiate its first international contract.
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PCR Helps Nonprofit Foundation Overcome Cash Flow Problems

Thanks to a $250,000 line of credit obtained with the help of the SBDC, a Los Angeles nonprofit will be making a difference in the lives of special needs children for decades to come.
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High-End Salon and Spa Opens for Business

The SBDC helped this startup entrepreneur get an SBA-guaranteed loan to launch the luxury day spa of her dreams.
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Entertainment Industry Entrepreneur Refocuses

The SBDC gave this artist management and production entrepreneur a whole new start.
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Entrepreneur Starts a New Franchise and Plays all the Right Chords

Thanks to the Long Beach Small Business Development Center this musician is passing his rock n’ roll talent to a new generation.
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