by admin | Nov 5, 2021 | Small Business News
“It’s an oasis. As soon as I came through the front door, I was home.” Lavena Lewis, entrepreneur and MADE BY DWC graduate We recently visited FOUND/LA grantee and partner, Downtown Women’s Center (DWC). Like many organizations, they were forced to limit...
by admin | Mar 30, 2021 | Small Business News
By Megan Rosati You may have heard the motivational quote: “Faster alone, further together.” When it comes to supporting small business, mentorship is a key resource that can help entrepreneurs take their business to the next level. That’s why at FOUND/LA, connecting...
by admin | Dec 30, 2020 | Small Business News
“It’s a wonderful time to be a home gardener, because you’re home.” – Gay Austin, National Garden Clubs President As the COVID lockdown has progressed, we’ve all become a little obsessed with our personal spaces. Growing a pandemic garden has been the...
by admin | Dec 30, 2020 | Small Business News
“Twenty percent of independent bookstores across the country are in danger of closing.” – American Booksellers Association Independent bookstores have been one of the small business industries most affected by the COVID pandemic. Even before COVID hit,...
by admin | Aug 29, 2020 | Small Business News
By Megan Rosati It’s now been five months since the COVID-19 pandemic began to rock our country – and our small businesses. With 1 in 3 small businesses already closed, and 41% percent of small businesses reporting a 50% decline in revenue in the past four...
by admin | Aug 28, 2020 | Small Business News
Since our inception, FOUND/LA has been focused on supporting local businesses as diverse as the communities they serve. It’s an integral part of our mission. We know that oftentimes minorities have less access to the resources they need to succeed as business owners....
