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Terry Carter is trying to grow his La Palma-based business despite the sluggish economy.
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L.A. County sells about a third fewer firms than in the same period last year, Riverside County about half as many. >>
IN BOX
Two key elements of an ethics program are a written code of ethics and a way for employees to anonymously report problems. >>
The latest wave of cocoa hunters is seizing control, from bean to bar >>
A California bill to ban helium-filled foil versions would deflate revenue. >>
He courts Latinos in San Diego, speaking to the National Council of La Raza. >>
SMALL BUSINESS
More firms are tying contributions to a relevant cause, which can boost profit. Such partnerships require research and management. >>
IN BOX
Dear Karen: I'm middle aged and have been told I need an exit strategy for my business. How do I develop one? >>
SMALL BUSINESS
An L.A. group offers start-ups and others as much as $15,000 >>
IN BOX
Dear Karen: Do you have some tips on using coupons to attract new customers? >>
Issuers report a sharp increase in late payments as owners face a sluggish economy, tightening credit market and cards' changing terms. >>
SMALL-BUSINESS MAKEOVER: The company
As orders for their glass keepsakes pick up, Nick Savage and Loren Dion need to hand off duties so they can focus on creating. >>
IN BOX
Over time, even strong companies can suffer benign neglect, and a beloved brand can become diluted. >>
SMALL-BUSINESS MAKEOVER: The plan
Owners Nick Savage and Loren Dion need to adopt a formal business structure to get a loan to fund a major marketing push, a consultant says. >>
The end of June and beginning of July is an important time for savvy small-business owners, who'll be assessing their companies' finances and thinking about strategies for the second half of 2008. A midyear checkup is even more important than usual this year, given the uncertainty of the business climate. >>
Provenance Fighter Sales is benefiting from growing interest in WWII-era aircraft. >>
John W. Murray Jr. discusses the work of the Southern California Minority Business Development Council and his outlook on minority businesses. >>
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Dear Karen: What is your recommendation for a father who is about to leave his company to his two sons, both of whom worked equally hard over the years to grow the business? >>
An L.A. firm has revived the classic pottery maker, producing a line of plates and other items that is nearly lead-free. >>
IN BOX
Make it easier to get organized by integrating record keeping into your regular routine. >>
Meeting the needs of customers and dealers helps the maker of travel guitars grow amid a slowing economy. >>
Silicon Valley workshop offers tools to an innovative community >>
Store's owner gets advice on helping Top Drawer Hardware, a seller of high-end handles and other items, to become profitable. >>
IN BOX
Dear Karen: My company owns a website domain name with commercial value. What's the best way to sell it? >>
Ensuring access to workers and data in an emergency is crucial and need not be costly or take a lot of time, an expert says. >>
SMALL-BUSINESS REPORT
The agency chooses 10 burdensome and costly laws that it will target for review and modification. >>
The Santa Monica grocery opens its tearoom to private parties and film crews to draw new customers and offset rising costs. >>
Lights, Camera, InterAction turns firms' employees into film crews in team-building exercises. >>
CalPERS may oversee retirement funds for workers without pensions or 401(k)s >>
The seagoing cargo firm has had an exclusive contract for 44 years. >>
SMALL-BUSINESS REPORT
The SBA's Thomas Sullivan aims to make sure U.S. regulations treat entrepreneurs fairly. >>
IN BOX
Dear Karen: How many investors can a start-up firm have? I need $800,000. Could I get 1,334 investors to put in $600 each? >>
Yorba Linda residents Monica Hillman and Gabrielle DeSantis-Cummings want to expand their home-based firm smartly. >>
SMALL-BUSINESS MAKEOVER
Consultant Eric Flamholtz offers steps that tote-bag firm Gigi Hill can take to grow into a big enterprise. >>
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