Planning ahead: smart business moves now that tax season is behind us

Now that tax season is (finally) behind us, it’s the perfect time for small business owners in Laveen to take a deep breath and start looking ahead. Whether you were scrambling to meet the April 15 deadline or had everything filed early, one thing is certain: planning for the future can make next year a […]
Small business tax help in Laveen: free resources you should know

There are multiple free resources in Laveen and Phoenix for small business owners preparing their taxes. Read more in our article.
Crafting Your Brand: Best Practices for Consistency and Customer Connection

Names like Nike or Rolex are easily recognizable. Want to build the same type of brand identity? Our blog gives you some tips on how to do that.
How to turn social media into a sales machine for your small business

Learn how to leverage social media in your sales strategies with your small business.
How local networking can boost your business success in Laveen

How networking with other business owners in Laveen and South Phoenix can help you grow your small business.
ADOT recaps recent public meetings on freeway

Oct. 14 press release from ADOT South Mountain Freeway design meetings draw big crowds, important input Hundreds pose questions, provide feedback on design plans PHOENIX – Nearly 800 people attended three public meetings on preliminary design plans for the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, providing input and asking questions that will guide final design of […]
Laveen businesses offer summer classes

Laveen Woman Leading Workshop on Light Treatments Tami Blake, owner of the Enlightened Horse, will be presenting a workshop “Discover the Revitalizing Power of Light,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on June 8 at the Cesar Chavez Library, 3635 W. Baseline Road, Laveen. LED light energy application is a process by which energy is delivered […]
Scooptacular celebrates 6th anniversary on May 4

It’s been six years since Laveen residents Nindi and Carissa Wadhwa decided to take a chance as small business owners and launched Scooptacular, their now popular local ice cream shop and known for its award-winning homemade flavors. While plans are still evolving for next month’s celebration, the Wadhwas and Scooptacular intend to offer 60 cent […]
First-quarter home prices up in Laveen, South Phoenix
(This article first appeared in the April 2016 print edition of the South Mountain District News) The average sales price of existing homes continued to rise throughout Laveen and the South Mountain areas of Phoenix during the first quarter of 2016, which ended March 31. Compared with the same time period in 2015, prices […]
New tenants on Baseline; openings this month

This article appears in the April 7 print issue of the South Mountain District News Beauty and Business matches vendors and businesses Two Laveen women have launched a business to help other businesses and small vendors make a splash in the community. Jessica Cummings started Beauty and Business in 2014 with Crystal Marvin joining […]