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Startups Can Compete For $300K In Award Money With 'primeUC'

Got an idea for technology related to therapeutics, consumer health, medical devices or diagnostics? Money is available.

Park Bench Interview: 3 Minutes With Children's Community School

Heather McPherson, Director of Advancement, tells Patch about how this progressive elementary helps teach young children.

Freebie Alert: Salata to Open in Sherman Oaks Friday

The salad bar-type restaurant is giving away free meals to the first 40 guests.

125 Great Business Ideas to Release Your Inner Entrepreneur

Shia LaBeouf Banned from Sherman Oaks Restaurant

The manager didn't take too kindly to the actor reportedly relieving himself against a wall in the back parking lot.

Minimum Wage Increase

Lusy’s Mediterranean Café & Grill Honored as Small Business of the Year

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Shermanoaks Garage Door Repair

Best Thousandoaks Garage Door Repair parts

Great Crowdfunding Sites to Help Make an Idea Into a Business

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Is This Really the Definition of 'Small' Business?

The Small Business Administration is increasing the number of employees and annual revenue benchmarks for businesses to qualify for financial assistance.

Last Chance to Win $25K to Help Your Business

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

U.S. House Approves Permanent Small Business Tax Breaks

Republicans largely support the measure, but Democrats say it will force spending cuts in other areas.

Allstate Recognizes Sherman Oaks Entrepreneur for Top Performance in Serving Other Business Owners

Allstate Recognizes Local Entrepreneur for Top Performance in Serving Other Business Owners

Cremation The Biggest Trend in Death Care

Big Business Good for New Products, but Bad for U.S. Jobs: Gallup Survey

A majority of respondents said big business is bad at growing the U.S. economy, and favored small business innovations.

Need Wine?

Studio City Kids Boutique Going Out of Business

Valley Director's Indie Feature "Portal" Needs Your Help

The film, directed by Sherman Oaks resident Steven Doxey, is inspired by Heath Ledger's preparation for The Joker.

Here's How You Can Win $25K to Improve Your Business

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Big Tips for Small Business with Freelancer.com's Nikki Parker

Outsourcing, crowdfunding and getting things done for small businesses in the global web economy

These Must-See Sandwich Boards Will Crack You Up

FREE (hugs), (cold) BEER. Eye-catching, clever and inviting are three keys to mastering the sandwich board. What are your tips for signs that demand customers' attention and business?

Is Your Business Ready for the Shark Tank?

Other business from Patch towns have survived the Shark Tank. Learn how you can get on the show, and a few tips to help if you get there.

Naked Baby Boutique Closing Sale

More People are Biking to Work; Are You?

It's National Bike to Work Week, and many more people are commuting on bikes than a decade ago. See where your city ranks nationally.

Don't Fail Mother's Day: Share Your Gift Ideas Here

Money, Mentors and Messaging: How This Small Business Was Saved

Watch how a martial arts academy grew its business with the help of the Wells Fargo Works Project, and learn how you can win a similar experience, including $25,000 for your business.

Need Wine for Mother's Day?

The Art of Ironing

PREMIER COWORKING SPACE, OFFICESLICE, TO HOST ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR CONTEST FOR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

OfficeSlice Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Tiny Bums Diaper Cakes - GRAND OPENING

Wine in Sherman Oaks.

MEET ME HERE! Monday, 3/24 @ 6:30p -- Biz Opp Presentation

Flam's needs your help, please weigh in

Open House Sunday 2-5pm