Research for Small Business Week
About this Small Business Research Portfolio
For Small Business Week, the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI) is spotlighting research on Latino-owned small businesses and the barriers and opportunities shaping their growth. Recent work explores the impact of the Eaton and Pacific Palisades wildfires on small businesses, the role of working mothers in California, and broader trends affecting Latino entrepreneurs. If you’re working on a Small Business Week story, see the research below for data and insights.
Send media inquiries to: lppipress@luskin.ucla.edu.
Latina & Women-Owned Small Business Policy Toolkit
The Women Small Business Policy Toolkit is a resource for advancing equitable entrepreneurship in California. The toolkit highlights evidence, actionable strategies, and community-led solutions across four critical areas: access to capital, disaster resilience, workforce development, and mentorship.
10 Facts about Self-Employed Latinas in California
This data brief examines self-employed Latinas in California, revealing their growth and challenges compared to White counterparts.
5 Facts About Working Mothers in California
This data brief highlights the growth of working mothers in California and the challenges they face across race, ethnicity, and gender.
