Happy Women’s History Month! This year’s theme sheds light on all the remarkable women who provide healing and promote hope to their communities.
Happy Black History Month! As we continue to highlight some of our Black-owned clients, we’re shedding light on this year’s Black History Month theme: Black Health and Wellness.
“One of the greatest things you have in life is that no one has the authority to tell you what you want to be. You’re
Momentum (noun): the strength or force that allows something to continue or to grow stronger or faster as time passes. As small business owners, you
Commitment is what drives your ability to do the impossible: start your own small business. You’ve gotten this far through your hard work and dedication, but keeping up the momentum through the difficult times is where commitment really comes into play.
“In a time of destruction, create something.” – Maxine Hong Kingston, Chinese American author May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! We
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Mike Daniel is the network director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, which assists aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Mike was formerly the director of the SBDC office at Long Beach City College. As business owner and entrepreneur himself, he started his career as the owner of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Manhattan Beach and went on to open a second location in Long Beach in 2001. In 2007, Mike sold the Manhattan Beach store for an above-market offer then invested in several additional locations as a minority shareholder. Mike further expanded his candy empire with venture located in Shoreline Village in Long Beach called Sugar Daddies Sweet Shoppe, based on fill-it yourself candy options.
Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.
