Small Business Development Center


44 local students complete REACH summer program

The University of La Verne’s REACH/Fleischer residential summer program, directed by Professor of Management Dr. Issam Ghazzawi of the College of Business, is designed to put college within “reach” of local […]


DIY or Hire it Out? Factors for Small Business Owners

Hiring it out or doing it yourself? There are pros and cons to both and it really boils down to the 3 T’s: Time, Talent, and Treasure. University of La Verne SBDC Director Sean Snider shares things to keep in mind as you decide.


Mark Hicks

Understanding Company Culture with Mark Hicks

An awareness of company culture is key to being a successful manager. What can make this hard is that culture involves shared understanding and unwritten rules; it’s what’s not written in the employee handbook.