Leticia Ortiz, CEO, Mi Escuela Spanish Academy
Small Biz: Mi Escuela Spanish Academy Shortly after moving to the United States three years ago, Leticia Ortiz opened a business with her husband called Family Time. Family Time was…

Small Biz: Mi Escuela Spanish Academy Shortly after moving to the United States three years ago, Leticia Ortiz opened a business with her husband called Family Time. Family Time was…
The National Bank of Arizona is holding a contest for all Arizona businesses – with the winner taking home a cool $10,000. The contest is titled “Arizona’s Next Great Business,”…
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AZNow.Biz sat down with Robert Black, who co-owns the vintage couture boutique Fashion by Robert Black, located in downtown Scottsdale, Ariz. Robert Black and co-owner Doreen Picerne traveled and shopped…
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After just one year in business, RidePlus has accomplished more than just getting clients from point A to point B. RidePlus, which provides private transportation and optional assistance services, designed…
The second module in the 2011 Small Business Leadership Academy (SBLA) includes an examination of factors necessary for innovation and competitive success. One of the key mechanisms for companies to…
We are currently experiencing one of the most disruptive technological revolutions in 30 years. This change is advancing the way we do business, and with it is requiring businesses to…
National Bank of Arizona has partnered with APS to provide an affordable financial incentive for APS customers to renovate their homes with energy efficient improvements. It’s called the APS Home…
Small Business Leadership Academy: Strategy for Competitive Advantage (Part II) Students spent time over the last week determining their company’s value proposition. Each student presented their value proposition to the…
A Crash Course on Studio 5 By Kristine Cannon Kelly Cappelli of Studio 5 educates us about her photography and music production studio, located in an abandoned elementary school. Cappelli…
weGrow Phoenix – As interest in the medical marijuana industry increases, weGrow offers franchisees a chance to be a part of it. The demand for Medical marijuana is growing across…