In lean start-ups the founding entrepreneurs often function as the company’s salesperson. This can be challenging for those that are uncomfortable in a selling environment. Rest assured, it does not need to be so daunting. Success in sales is no different … Continue reading →

Lean methodology looks at eliminating the waste from any process not just manufacturing. This includes services and transactions as well. Henry Ford was practicing lean before Toyota made this methodology popular. He didn’t call it lean then, he just called … Continue reading →

Thinking of starting a business? Whether it’s home-based, retail, technology related, or not, start by reviewing some of the most common steps and resources for starting your business below. Remember to review the LA SBDC calendar for monthly workshops on a large … Continue reading →

As the year comes to a close, we included some of the best tips SBDC entrepreneurs shared with us on their business lessons learned. We invite you to read the tips below and check out their sites for more information … Continue reading →

SMBs using modern technology outperform those that do not; research from The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) discovered that small-and-midsized businesses that leverage new technology had 10 points higher job growth and 11 points higher revenue growth than “low-tech” SMBs. Embracing … Continue reading →