University of La Verne SBDC

University of La Verne SBDC The University of La Verne SBDC is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration to help small businesses get started or grow.

Have you ever considered buying a "hands-off" business like a laundromat—only to realize the utility bills and unexpecte...
08/26/2026

Have you ever considered buying a "hands-off" business like a laundromat—only to realize the utility bills and unexpected overhead threaten to eat your profits alive?

https://lavernesbdc.learnworlds.com/blog/laundromat

The illusion of the "absentee owner" traps countless entrepreneurs. Dropping by once a week to collect quarters isn't a strategy—it's a financial blind spot. Between unaccounted sewer fees matching your water bill and legacy machines guzzling 70+ gallons per cycle, your net margins can disappear fast.

Real sustainability comes from active operational leadership: optimizing your machine footprint, using digital micro-cent pricing, and running structured Wash-Dry-Fold assembly lines.

Have you ever looked at the WBE Certification process and thought, "There is no way all this paperwork is worth it?"Many...
06/17/2026

Have you ever looked at the WBE Certification process and thought, "There is no way all this paperwork is worth it?"

Many women business owners start the certification process believing it will automatically lead to contracts. Then they spend months gathering documents without having a plan for how they'll actually use the certification afterward.

The real value isn't the certificate itself.

It's the visibility, relationships, and opportunities that certification can help unlock when paired with the right strategy.

We created a free worksheet that walks you through the entire process step-by-step and helps you determine whether certification is the right move for your business.

Grab your copy via the direct link in the first comment below!

Let us know in the comments: What is the biggest challenge preventing your business from pursuing larger contracts right now?

Have you ever dreamed about opening a restaurant—but felt overwhelmed by where to even begin?Most people think success s...
06/03/2026

Have you ever dreamed about opening a restaurant—but felt overwhelmed by where to even begin?
Most people think success starts with great food.
But successful restaurants are usually built on strong systems, smart pricing, and consistent customer traffic: https://lavernesbdc.learnworlds.com/blog/restaurant

We just released a free training and companion worksheet to help future restaurant owners think through:
✅ Startup costs
✅ Menu pricing
✅ Licenses & permits
✅ Marketing ideas
✅ Restaurant operations
What do you think is the HARDEST part about starting a restaurant today?

Have you ever looked around your store and thought,“Why isn’t this place busier?”You’re not alone.Today, customers disco...
05/20/2026

Have you ever looked around your store and thought,
“Why isn’t this place busier?”
You’re not alone.
Today, customers discover local businesses differently. They search online, check reviews, browse social media, and decide whether your store feels worth visiting before they ever walk through the door.
https://lavernesbdc.learnworlds.com/blog/retail-marketing

Have you ever felt stuck trying to figure out what business to start? Like you have ideas… but nothing feels like the ri...
04/29/2026

Have you ever felt stuck trying to figure out what business to start? Like you have ideas… but nothing feels like the right one?

We just released a new guide + free worksheet to help you filter your ideas using a simple system called Ikigai. https://lavernesbdc.learnworlds.com/blog/business-idea-ikigai

Let’s be real for a second…Have you ever felt like your business is busy—but somehow still broke?You’ve got customers. Y...
04/15/2026

Let’s be real for a second…
Have you ever felt like your business is busy—but somehow still broke?
You’ve got customers. You’re making sales. But the cash just isn’t there when you need it. We just released a free worksheet to help you take control of your cash flow step-by-step. https://lavernesbdc.learnworlds.com/blog/cash-flow-management

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