Small-business owners say advisors drive their business success

New York – Equitable released a new study, “The Advantage of Advice: How Small Business Owners Navigate Growth, Retirement and Workplace Strategies.” In partnership with the SCORE Association, the largest small business mentoring and education...

Small business owner could face skyrocketing healthcare premiums if ACA tax cuts expire

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Running a business means work doesn’t stop for owner Gladys Harrison at Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering in North Omaha, it also means she’s on her own for health insurance. Harrison is covered through the Affordable Care Act...

Shop Small, Buy Local This WA Small Business Day

Saturday, 25 October is WA Small Business Day WA community encouraged to shop small and buy local Small businesses make a critical contribution to diversifying the Western Australian economy and supporting communities throughout the State Western...

Empowering Growth: How LOLC Cambodia Supports a Small Business Owner’s Success

Sok Van is a small business owner in Kompong Speu province. Photo provided Kampong Speu — Sok Van, a small business owner from Dok Por village in Samraong Tong district, embodies determination and resilience. His success story highlights the...

Myrtle Beach mayoral candidates discuss positions on crime, traffic & small businesses

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — ABC 15 invited the five mayoral candidates of Myrtle Beach to have a discussion on their positions when it comes to crime, traffic, business and more. Mark Kruea, Eva Rigney and Daniel Aumen participated. Brenda Bethune...

Japan's record private equity takeovers target small businesses

Business trends Buyouts run the gamut from the Seki Furniture chain to Kobe beef shops The wholesaler Seki Furniture was purchased by a private equity firm backed by Louis Vuitton owner LVMH. (Seki Furniture) HARUKI KITAGAWA October 24, 2025 07:05...

Neighbor, local business welcome planned mixed-use development in downtown Thiensville

THIENSVILLE, Wis. — The Village of Thiensville has rezoned a vacant, city-owned lot at the intersection of Main Street and Freistadt Road to allow for a planned mixed-use development featuring 80 apartments and retail space. The development aims...

WPP Targets Small Businesses With Self-Serve AI Platform

WPP has unveiled a self-serve marketing platform that allows brands to plan, create and publish campaigns directly through its AI marketing platform. The new tool, which builds on its AI platform WPP Open, is aimed at attracting marketing budgets...

Athens city council meeting heats up over graffiti dispute involving local business owner

ATHENS, Tenn. — Controversial graffiti written on the walls of a business in Athens led to heated debate at Thursday night's city council meeting. Glenn Whiting has added graffiti to the walls of his business for several years (although the...

Local businesses urge action during National Crime Prevention Month event

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — October is National Crime Prevention Month, and local businesses gathered to discuss the impact of crime on their operations on Thursday. The event, held outside the Brew Tea Bar on Rainbow, aimed to raise awareness about...

Employment Bill ‘unfair for small businesses — Dayal

LABASA Chamber of Commerce president Vinesh Dayal has warned that the proposed Employment Relations Bill of 2025 could unfairly impact small businesses across Fiji. Under the current draft, Mr Dayal said fines for breaches of employment laws were...

New business planned for downtown Salem

Tru Swing to offer golf simulator, other activities By DENNIS ROSENBERGER stceditor@salemtc.net SALEM — The Salem City Council learned about a new business that is planned for the downtown area, during discussion at Monday night’s city council...

Local businesses navigating rising lumber and cabinet tariffs

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Rising tariffs on imported wood and furniture products could soon affect home renovation costs—but local contractors say the impact might not be as severe as some expect. As of October 14th, new federal tariffs imposed a 10%...

Local Businessman Nominated for Time Magazine's 'Dealer of the Year' Award

Last week we told you about Mario Hernandez, who has been nominated for Time Magazine's 'Dealer of the Year' award. Hernandez is the owner of Teton Toyota in Idaho Falls and founder of the Teton Auto Group. He purchased Teton Toyota in 2005 and...

New waste management tax hits self-employed and small businesses in municipalities already applying it

Alhaurín de la Torre's local council began the procedure for the approval of the modification of the tax bylaw regulating the fee for the provision of domestic waste management services around this time last year. From the very start, this new tax...

Local business leaders detail challenges and triumphs at Small Business Week panel

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Karen Schenk, Teresa Spinelli, and Mark Hicks shared their journeys as small business owners in Strathcona County at the Small Business Conference on Monday, Oct. 20 at Festival Place. Theodora MacLeod/ News...

New San Diego County pilot programs aim to help small businesses land contracts

A pair of pilot programs aim to make it easier for San Diego County small businesses and nonprofits to prepare for, navigate and land government contracts. One pilot is the Compliance, Operations, and Readiness Education (CORE) program, which...

Montclair small business owners say tariffs are impacting their profits

Small business owners in Montclair gathered at the Paper Plane Coffee Company on Thursday to discuss the impacts of tariffs on their businesses. The owners say that their biggest issue is the tariffs on products that are not grown or made in the...

Small businesses say taking on apprentices a financial challenge

With Queensland facing a looming trades shortage, there is an acknowledgement across the industry that apprentices will be needed to meet a growing demand for construction. But for many small businesses, including Ben Bernard's Brisbane-based...

Downtown Plant City business owners raise concerns after receiving code enforcement letter

Several business owners believe stricter enforcement could hurt their visibility and foot traffic. The move comes as city leaders work to enhance the downtown area. PLANT CITY, Fla. — Right now, city leaders in Plant City are pushing to enhance...