Small Business Gets Financial Shot in Arm From HHSB

Elderberry Everything has received a $20,000 Elevate Small Business Grant through Hoosier Heartland State Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis to support the expansion of their product line with elderberry lemonade. Elderberry...

Small businesses share cost burdens to get ahead

Open this photo in gallery:Sharing a lease has eased the burden of paying “astronomical” commercial rent in Victoria, B.C. for the owners of Benjo’s Tacos (Johl Green, left) and Empire Doughnuts (Melanie Laverick, right).James MacDonald When a...

Best Scheduling Software for Small Businesses

As a small business owner, finding the right scheduling software can greatly affect your efficiency and productivity. Various options like Connecteam and Homebase offer features such as automatic scheduling and employee self-service, which...

Senate Moves To Boost Cash Flow For Small Businesses With Factoring Bill

0 Sola Shittu The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a Bill seeking to provide a legal framework that will enable micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria to access quicker financing by converting unpaid invoices into...

A Week Of Special Events To Support Small Businesses In The Triad

The Piedmont Triad Business Collaborative – formerly known as Piedmont Triad MED Week – is a regional initiative that’s “committed to the growth, sustainability and long-term success of small businesses in the Triad.” The organization offers...

Why small business owners fear the Budget – from tax to the wealthy leaving the UK

Many small firms say they have struggled since the last Budget with some anticipating further challenges next month Two small business owners have spoken to The i Paper about their concerns ahead of the Budget next month. In the aftermath of...

Four Out Of Five Small Business Marketers Don’t Trust Their Marketing

Only 18% of small business decision-makers are "very confident" in their marketing. getty If you asked a group of small business marketers how confident they are that their efforts are paying off, you might expect a reasonably optimistic response....

Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has released a new tutorial video aimed at helping small business owners navigate the state’s business filing system and better understand Alabama’s laws on business practices. The video, titled “Business...

NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.0 points in September to 98.8. This was the first decline in three months, though it remains above the survey’s 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose 7 points from August to 100, the...

Is B.C. failing small businesses?

In the back of his Langford distillery, Kelly Darwin mixes the spices, housemade alcohol and other ingredients needed to concoct his Apple Pie O’My Moonshine. It’s delicious. Just like your grandmother’s apple pie—if she’d bottled it at 24...

How online reviews can help small businesses

Since the dawn of the twenty-first century, much has changed about the way businesses and consumers interact with one another. The Internet has had a lot to do with that shift, and it continues to inform and affect consumer decisions every day....

Local organizations join to form small business cooperative

The Higher Education Council, Corry Area Chamber of Commerce and Impact Corry announced on Monday the launching of a joint initiative called the Corry Comprehensive Small Business Cooperative (CCSBC). The program represents a partnership between...

How Mail Forwarding Services Support Small Business Growth

Running a small business involves juggling multiple responsibilities, including customer service, marketing, logistics, and administration, among others. Yet, one area that often goes unnoticed is managing mail efficiently. For many small and...

Opinion: Small Business either pay to play or stop at 10 pm says new noise ordinance

Community Voices Les Amis New Years 2024 The recent noise ordinance proposed by the Fullerton City Council raises serious concerns for the local small business community. By imposing a strict cut-off for outdoor entertainment at 10 pm, the council...

Proposed credit card mandates would harm Maine’s small businesses | Opinion

Mary Allen Lindemann is the owner of Coffee By Design in Portland. Running a coffeehouse may look simple from the outside, but anyone who has stood behind the counter knows how complex it really is. At Coffee By Design, we’re not just making...

SimpliSafe launches tailored security solutions for SMB

BOSTON — SimpliSafe has announced a new suite of security solutions designed to protect business owners and entrepreneurs. SimpliSafe Business Security introduces protection plans tailored for small and medium businesses and backed by 24/7...

Advent Partners acquires majority stake in efex

efex, one of Australia’s leading providers of managed IT services, has secured its next phase of growth with Advent Partners efex Founder Nick Sheehan will remain CEO under the new model, with Advent supporting the business to expand its regional...

Amy was furious over an 'influencer' customer's cruel act against her business. She's now uncovered explosive new details about them

A business owner has blasted a shameless 'influencer' customer for exploiting a loophole to score a free item - leaving her $360 out of pocket. Amy Bradley, the co-founder behind Sydney jewellery brand Luna Rae, said she found out the customer had...

Ageas Federal Life announces SME Bancassurance partnership with CSB Bank

Ageas Federal Life announces SME Bancassurance partnership with CSB Bank (Representative Image)Ageas Federal Life Insurance announced on Wednesday that it has formed an SME Bancassurance Partnership with CSB Bank. Under the collaboration,...

India lifts temporary suspension on postal services to US

New Delhi India announced on Tuesday the resumption of all categories of international postal services to the United States, effective October 15, following a temporary suspension of the services. In an official release, the Department of Posts of...