The Playbook from L.A. Biz

What business owners and executives need to know to successfully grow and protect their businesses

These six-figure jobs did not exist 10 years ago. Now, they're surging.

Degree regret? Some workers are second-guessing career paths amid rise of AI

Labor Department rescinds overtime pay change

The job hunt is now a long-term effort. The tradeoffs are steep.

SBA beefs up loan limits to historic levels. Here's what's changing.

The Playbook: Why managers are anxious about embracing AI

A workforce obstacle creates an opportunity for employers to stand out

SBA offers $1M in cash prizes to small businesses in new pitch competition

Businesses are embracing the AI arms race. But a million-dollar question lingers.

Lenders are changing the game. It's driving up costs for businesses.

Food & Lifestyle

Country clubs are looking beyond dues for revenue. The dollars are adding up.

An emerging threat to staff productivity is challenging managers

SBA rolls out $50M business grant program. Here's how it works.

A new type of skills gap is emerging for employers

Executives have a new top workplace concern

There’s a new hiring challenge for employers: a ticking clock

Most managers are embracing AI. Here's why it's a double-edged sword.

Small-business grants you can apply for in May 2026

Uncertainty pushes small businesses into tough choices

Country clubs are riding a wave of growth. But many are overlooking a governance risk.

AI is being blamed for job cuts. New data offers a different story.

Some job candidates are crossing a line as they seek to stand out. The fallout can hit employers.

The Playbook: A new strategy is upending job applications

These CEO salaries are rising again after a post-pandemic lull

These are the top red flags to avoid in job postings

Country clubs are getting younger. But it's coming at a cost.

The newest contract risk for small businesses is quickly emerging β€” and the stakes are high

Businesses can now get billions in tariff refunds. Here's what owners need to do.

The private credit market is showing cracks. The trickle-down effect could hit businesses.

Career & Workplace

The Playbook: Financial leader forecasts how AI will change jobs and when work gets done

An AI oversight gap could have big consequences for business owners

Forget 'post and pray.' A new tactic is rocking the hiring process.

The death of the corporate ladder is upending retention efforts

Billions for small businesses are back in play as popular SBA programs return

The Playbook: Why young workers are changing their job priorities

A great divide is emerging with job postings

The critical factor that can fuel small-business success

Buyers are snapping up car dealerships at a record rate. What's driving the trend?

The CEO of America's largest bank is predicting a shorter workweek. Here's why.

Golf's popularity has soared, but its suppliers are feeling the squeeze

A crucial tariff refund deadline is fast approaching. Here's where things stand.

The Playbook: Progress is being made on tariff refunds

Pay raises for job hoppers have tanked β€” but that's not the only notable salary shift

New college graduates are changing their job priorities. Here’s what it means for employers.

Manufacturing was poised for a supercycle. Then reality hit.

Small-business grants you can apply for in April 2026

SBA is increasing loan guarantees for select businesses

The Playbook: Why there's a growing divide between managers and employees

How employers can ease worker anxiety around job security

The data center backlash is spreading. Here's what it means for AI.

Tariffs are pushing small businesses into tough choices

Feds reveal significant progress on tariff refunds

The remote work flexibility factor has starkly shifted

The Playbook: How one mega company plans to handle tariff refunds

How employers can address burnout in the workforce

Prediction markets spark insider trading risks for businesses

The 'AI arms race' is creating a trust gap between bosses, employees

Companies face liability risk after 'loud message' from EEOC on employment practices

The Playbook: Why good managers are key to employee retention

Ghost jobs are clouding the hiring market

The battle over tariff refunds has only just begun

AI-fueled layoffs are rising, but a great divide is emerging

The battle over return-to-office mandates continues. Here's why.

Small businesses see big tradeoffs with online lenders

SBA expands its ban on noncitizen lending

Where managers fit in to the retention equation

Feds outline process to refund $166B in tariffs. Here's what you need to know.

Businesses inch closer to billions in tariff refunds. Here's what's next.

The Playbook: Why having more AI skills doesn't mean higher pay

An emerging cost is hitting businesses β€” and it's getting worse

Federal independent contractor rules are changing. Here's what employers should know.

Small-business grants you can apply for in March 2026

Executive optimism is being threatened by overlooked risks

A new era of hiring has arrived β€”Β and some moves are backfiring

Some bonuses are falling out of favor as companies shift gears

Employers are prioritizing AI skills. What's it mean for pay raises?

Tariff refunds could pose huge windfall β€” what business owners should know

The Supreme Court struck down some tariffs. Don't expect falling prices.

Impostor syndrome looms large at work. Here's how to fight it.

Trump's tariffs deemed illegal. Here's what business owners should know.

Job hopping is a thing of the past. That could end up hurting businesses.

AI productivity gains lagging despite widespread adoption

Work assignments in job interviews are growing β€” but there are some legal risks

Mentoring Monday mentors share the daily habits that fuel their success

More job offers are being withdrawn. These candidates are most at risk.

A critical housing market metric is on the move. Here's what it means for buyers and sellers.

A new era is here for AI β€” and the clock is ticking for businesses

A disconnect remains on DEI policies in the workplace

The Playbook: A new challenge is giving managers headaches

Remote work options are drying up. Here's where it's hanging on.

Why some employees aren't taking PTO despite experiencing burnout

The National Observer: Startups charting a different exit path

How a major tax law is reshaping business planning in 2026

Data center developers are zeroing in on a new target

Federal debt collectors are going after record numbers of people. Here's why.

The illegal job interview questions you can't ask in 2026

The Playbook: Employers are changing their approach to pay raises

How to find customers when nobody answers the phone

A hidden 'tax' is costing owners

Commute times are nearing a milestone amid return-to-office push