Business allies cool to Garcetti’s minimum wage plan
Atwater Village businessman Luis Lopez used to be a big fan of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Lopez, who owns an auto repair shop on Fletcher Drive, gave $100 to Garcetti’s 2013 campaign for mayor. He spread the word about Garcetti’s candidacy on the

Small-Business Owners Were More Upbeat and Ready to Hire in April
Confidence among small-business owners increased in April after a March drop, according to a report released Tuesday. Hiring activity also picked up, although many owners said they could not find qualified workers. The National Federation of Independent

Perrigo to Buy Patheon s Mexican Business for $34 Million
Perrigo Co. PRGO 0.51 %, in the midst of a three-way takeover tussle, said Tuesday that it has agreed to buy the Mexican operations of Patheon for $34 million in cash. Perrigo Chief Executive Joseph C. Papa said the deal will give Perrigo manufacturing

Kumar Mangalam Birla led Aditya Birla buys Jubilant Industries retail business
In yet another consolidation exercise in the domestic retail sector, Kumar Mangalam Birla led Aditya Birla Retail Ltd (ABRL) today acquired Jubilant Industries hypermarket business in a slump sale all cash deal. The deal amount was not specified.

How to Find the Right Lending Alternative for Your Small Business
The American economy relies upon small businesses for stability and growth. However, to grow, expand and ultimately succeed, small businesses require consistent and reliable access to capital. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration s