Small businesses across Quinte gather for Small Business Week

Quinte small business owners will gather for Small Business Week later this month along with Canada’s 1.1 million small businesses to discuss the challenges facing the sector amid economic uncertainty.Article content The week runs from October 20...

How Small Businesses Benefit From the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Small businesses wanting to accelerate their tech initiatives now have larger tax incentives to make those investments, as the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” substantially increases tax deductions and makes some business tax benefits...

Kelly Loeffler says about 300 small businesses will lose funding per week during shutdown

Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler said Thursday that small businesses will lose approximately $200 million every week that the government shutdown continues.“Main street’s growing, thriving, it’s investing and hiring, but...

Powering small businesses with AI tools and training to boost productivity

Developed in collaboration with OpenAI, the programme is open to all businesses which sell on eBay with up to 10,000 to be onboarded this year. With small businesses accounting for three-fifths of UK employment and around half of turnover in the...

Truist Debuts Visa Card Aimed at Small Business Growth

Truist introduced a premium Visa card aimed at small business clients. The Truist Business Premium Visa Infinite card makes the lender the first “super-regional” bank to offer a Visa Business Infinite product, according to a Thursday (Oct. 2) news...

Are you a small business looking for your next payroll solution? Then check out this 3 month free trial from ADP- a trusted player in the industry

Running payroll is never an easy task, especially if you’re a small business owner who is already trying to juggle everything else. This means having to take care of filing taxes, keeping up with the legal side of things, and meeting all the...

CFPB officially delays small-business reporting rule

Key insight: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has officially finalized a rule that will delay 1071 compliance amid lawsuits. What's at stake: The rule, originally slated to go into effect in 2025, has been challenged in court over...

As minimum wage rises in Washington, can small businesses keep up?

Washington State’s minimum wage is set to increase in 2026. The expected 2.8% increase will raise the minimum wage to $17.13, up from the current rate of $16.66 per hour. Washington’s statewide minimum wage is adjusted annually to reflect...

Paulson earns elite status with small business lending

Charlie Paulson knows what it takes to help businesses grow. “It takes capital,” Paulson said, explaining that is where commercial lenders, such as himself, come in to work with business owners and entrepreneurs to develop financing packages that...

Community rallies around Coldwater fitness coach facing sudden vision loss

GoFundMe account set up for Jennifer Kuzmowich, who has lost almost 90% of her eyesight to Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy The community is rallying to support a Coldwater woman who suddenly lost most of her eyesight due to a rare disorder....

INDOT offers reimbursement programs to support small businesses

October 2, 2025 INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is actively supporting small, disadvantaged businesses through two distinct reimbursement programs: the Small Business Prequalification Financial Audit Reimbursement Program...

Small businesses to shine at Golden Peacock Awards in Bedford this November

The stage is set in Bedford for an unforgettable night of recognition, celebration and connection for a host of business owners. On 13 November 2025, Sales Training With Enfys Limited - led by founder Enfys Maloney - will host its third annual End...

Small businesses use AI, innovative methods to push sales this festival season

Retailers and Kirana store owners are adopting innovative methods to boost their sales this festive season with an eye on the popularity of quick commerce. Partnering with bike riders to deliver Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), gifts to using...

How the government shutdown affects national parks, small businesses

CAVE CITY, Ky. — The federal government’s shutdown has raised questions about whether national parks will remain open. What You Need To Know Mammoth Cave said the park will stay “as accessible as possible during the lapse in appropriations” If...

Google Local Services Ads: 2025 Updates, Badges, and SEO Strategies

In the ever-evolving world of digital advertising, Google’s Local Services Ads (LSAs) have emerged as a powerhouse for service-based businesses seeking to connect with nearby customers. These pay-per-lead ads appear at the top of Google search...

Everlaw and Consilio Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Litigation and Investigations

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 2, 2025-- Everlaw, the cloud-native investigation and litigation platform, today announced a newly expanded strategic partnership with Consilio, the global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise...

Bribes and social media war: Import firm vs Chennai Customs over 'corruption'

A Tamil Nadu-based import firm's battle with Chennai Customs over alleged bribery has escalated into a full-blown controversy, with the founder claiming that he was forced to shut down operations over harassment. Chennai Customs, via its social...

San Antonio woman-owned sex shop The Love Shack asking for customer help to stay open

The Love Shack Boutique’s second location is located at 10038 Potranco Road. Credit: Instagram / theloveshackboutique The Love Shack Boutique, a San Antonio chain of woman-owned adult stores, is asking for customer help to stay open following a...

Okotoks mayoral candidates address community concerns at packed forum

The Okotoks 2025 Municipal Election Mayoral Forum was held last night (Oct. 1). Approximately 200 residents filled the Okotoks Alliance Church to hear the platforms of the three mayoral candidates, where they stand on local issues, and how they...

Amata issues update on status of critical services during shutdown

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has released a statement and informational update on the partial government shutdown, adding details to remarks she posted to her facebook page yesterday. She reiterates that she...