Business advice from comedian George Lopez to Hispanic small businesses

George Lopez broke ground by embracing his Latino heritage on stage — but his influence has reached far beyond comedy clubs.

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Don’t be afraid of no

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Chase opportunity

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Lopez said his family lived paycheck to paycheck back when saving money for a rainy day meant using it right away.

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Knowing that you have reliable access to funds, or even a revenue stream you can turn on when you need it, can make a big difference.

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Business advice from comedian George Lopez to Hispanic small businesses

George Lopez broke ground by embracing his Latino heritage on stage — but his influence has reached far beyond comedy clubs.

Don’t be afraid of no

Fear of rejection can stop entrepreneurs from asking for what they need, whether that be for funding to start the business or for higher pricing to earn what they’re worth.

Chase opportunity

Lopez said his family lived paycheck to paycheck back when saving money for a rainy day meant using it right away.

Make a plan for your money

Knowing that you have reliable access to funds, or even a revenue stream you can turn on when you need it, can make a big difference.

Identify reliable revenue streams

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