SMALL BUSINESS

Small Talk and Learning Curve do not appear today.

On Wednesday, The Times launches special weekly pages on small businesses in Southern California, the nation’s entrepreneurial hot spot. Find out how women-owned start-ups are making inroads in Hollywood. And in a new business make-over feature, read an expert’s advice to two sisters who want to expand their Glendale watch-design company. Columns and new features will also provide tips and practical information on starting, financing and growing your business. Our revamped Web site will provide even more at https://www.latimes.com/smallbiz