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Self-Employed People (62%) are More Likely to be Highly Satisfied with their Jobs Self-Employed People (62%) are More Likely to be Highly Satisfied with their Jobs
Business July 1, 2023

Self-Employed People (62%) are More Likely to be Highly Satisfied with their Jobs

Self-employed workers view their jobs more favorably than those who are not ... more

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2024 Super Bowl ads sell out for CBS: How much does advertising a 30-second commercial cost on TV 2024 Super Bowl ads sell out for CBS: How much does advertising a 30-second commercial cost on TV
Business January 30, 2024

2024 Super Bowl ads sell out for CBS: How much does advertising a 30-second commercial cost on TV

The Super Bowl is the biggest event in American football, with SBLVIII ... more

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Governor Gavin Newsom Signs First-in-the-Nation Protections for Small Businesses and Nonprofits into California Law Governor Gavin Newsom Signs First-in-the-Nation Protections for Small Businesses and Nonprofits into California Law
Business September 30, 2024

Governor Gavin Newsom Signs First-in-the-Nation Protections for Small Businesses and Nonprofits into California Law

SACRAMENTO – California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the Commercial Tenant Protection ... more

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Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte turns 20, loved by millions and despised by some Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte turns 20, loved by millions and despised by some
Business August 24, 2023

Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte turns 20, loved by millions and despised by some

The seasonal drink that made pumpkin spice a star is turning 20. ... more

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Who owns businesses and rentals in California?  Who owns businesses and rentals in California? 
Business April 19, 2024

Who owns businesses and rentals in California? 

A California lawmaker wants to require business owners and landlords to disclose ... more

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Small Businesses Brace to Battle Giant Retailers This Thanksgiving Small Businesses Brace to Battle Giant Retailers This Thanksgiving
Business November 26, 2024

Small Businesses Brace to Battle Giant Retailers This Thanksgiving

If the retail market is a pie, then small businesses are fighting ... more

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Americans are now beginning to spend less on purchases Americans are now beginning to spend less on purchases
Business March 16, 2023

Americans are now beginning to spend less on purchases

An unexpected spending spree by U.S. shoppers seem to have calmed down. Retail ... more

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The ABCs for a successful Latina businesswoman The ABCs for a successful Latina businesswoman
Business October 14, 2023

The ABCs for a successful Latina businesswoman

Making a compelling pitch to investors and potential clients can be tricky ... more

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California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US
Business June 21, 2024

California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US

The number of big California employers – defined by yours truly as ... more

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Miriam Rodriguez: Innovation, creativity, and solidarity — the keys to uplifting the Boyle Heights community. Miriam Rodriguez: Innovation, creativity, and solidarity — the keys to uplifting the Boyle Heights community.
Business December 19, 2024

Miriam Rodriguez: Innovation, creativity, and solidarity — the keys to uplifting the Boyle Heights community.

(A  Conversation with Miriam Rodriguez, President of the Boyle Heights Chamber of ... more

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Extra Tipping: 3 Ways Businesses Trick You Into Tipping Extra Extra Tipping: 3 Ways Businesses Trick You Into Tipping Extra
Business July 1, 2023

Extra Tipping: 3 Ways Businesses Trick You Into Tipping Extra

If you have gone to a coffee shop, restaurant, or bar recently, ... more

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Professional forecasters raise expectations for U.S. economy in 2024 Professional forecasters raise expectations for U.S. economy in 2024
Business February 26, 2024

Professional forecasters raise expectations for U.S. economy in 2024

This year looks to be a much better one for the U.S. ... more

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How Modelo and Corona maker Constellation Brands won the loyalty of Hispanic consumers in the U.S. How Modelo and Corona maker Constellation Brands won the loyalty of Hispanic consumers in the U.S.
Business October 17, 2024

How Modelo and Corona maker Constellation Brands won the loyalty of Hispanic consumers in the U.S.

Hispanic- and Latino-identifying consumers accounted for 32.5% of Constellation Brands' sales in ... more

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Companies seek to help students pay their debts Companies seek to help students pay their debts
Business August 30, 2023

Companies seek to help students pay their debts

Vacation days, health care, 401(k) matching and now: student loan repayment. More ... more

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More expensive fruits and vegetables… Will Trump be punishing Mexico or American consumers? More expensive fruits and vegetables… Will Trump be punishing Mexico or American consumers?
Business November 27, 2024

More expensive fruits and vegetables… Will Trump be punishing Mexico or American consumers?

Do not doubt that if President Donald Trump threatens to impose more ... more

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Ask your customer, 4 tips to better your business Ask your customer, 4 tips to better your business
Business October 22, 2023

Ask your customer, 4 tips to better your business

Customer satisfaction is one of the most important metrics you can track ... more

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California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping. California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping.
Business June 28, 2024

California shoppers last year aggressively used their plastic to keep on shopping.

California shoppers credit card use up 34% in two years. Golden State credit ... more

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Californian Latinas were behind a surge in small businesses during the pandemic Californian Latinas were behind a surge in small businesses during the pandemic
Business December 20, 2024

Californian Latinas were behind a surge in small businesses during the pandemic

There was a great surge in microbusinesses founded by Californian Latinas during ... more