What Small Businesses Can Learn From Paris FC's Free Seats
Paris FC offering free tickets to increase fan engagement and visibility, highlighting the value of community engagement over immediate revenue in small businesses. [ more ]
How To Get A California Business License (2024) - Shopify
California has the largest state economy in the US. No general business license exists, but specific licenses and permits may be required based on location and business type. [ more ]
Matana Bracha Horowitz: A passionate Jerusalem marketing whiz
Matana Bracha Horowitz transitioned from makeup artist to marketing professional due to physical limitations, creating a one-stop shop for small businesses. [ more ]
20 things you don't know about me: Stephanie Poulin, owner of Happy Brands
Stephanie Poulin founded Happy Brands Co. out of a layoff, recognizing the need for affordable, quality marketing services for small businesses. [ more ]
33 TikTok Products That Prove 2024 Is The Year Of Making *Everything* Easier
Innovative products like a flossing toothbrush and legging organizing hangers are gaining popularity through social media platforms like TikTok. [ more ]
How Small Businesses Can Master a Complex Labor Market | Entrepreneur
Small businesses face challenges in navigating the current labor market due to a shortage of workers and the need to attract and retain top talent. [ more ]
Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac | PCWorld
Microsoft Office 2019 Home and Business for Mac offers essential and classic Office applications for increased productivity in both professional and personal settings. [ more ]
East-end Toronto shops on high alert after string of break-ins | CBC News
Small businesses in Toronto's east end face a rise in break-ins, leading to concerns and calls for increased police patrol and security measures. [ more ]
Raising the threshold for visas will strangle our economic growth
Raising the threshold for skilled worker employment visas harms small businesses' growth potential and innovation in the UK.
Small businesses play a critical role in the UK economy, and hindering their ability to hire foreign talent could impact the country's competitiveness. [ more ]
Agencies awarded record-breaking $179B to small businesses in FY23
Small businesses received a record-breaking amount of federal contracting dollars in FY23, with significant spending directed towards historically underrepresented groups. [ more ]
Hammer blow' of 145 Brexit food import charges; oil prices near $90 business live
Small businesses in the UK are facing significant financial burdens with the newly imposed fees on individual food imports.
The government's decision to introduce import charges for animal products from the EU has raised concerns about higher food prices and limited choices. [ more ]
Forbes EQ BrandVoice: Shipping And Logistics: Behind The Scenes Of A Small E-Commerce Brand
Small businesses, like Erleia, are increasingly forming and conducting e-commerce operations from homes, basements, and garages.
Consumers' expectations for fast and free shipping have impacted retailers of all sizes, but the logistics of online shopping differ for small brands. [ more ]
Woke NY pol's 'worker safety' bill could kill small business with costly mandates: critics
A proposed worker safety bill introduced by state Sen. Jessica Ramos would impose costly security mandates on small businesses.
The bill includes requirements for risk assessments, employee safety training, installation of panic buttons, and hiring security guards in the event of violent attacks. [ more ]
Black-owned downtown Miami tech center opens: 'This business exists to empower others'
Miami has a new tech hub called The Source, a Black-owned tech center that aims to develop local tech talent and support startups and small businesses.
The Source was founded by Ted Lucas, a Miami Gardens native and the founder of Slip-N-Slide Records, and Hilmon Sorey, a venture capitalist with experience investing in companies like Uber and Lyft. [ more ]
Cliff's Variety is a long-standing family-run business in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco and is a one-stop shop for a wide range of goods.
Terry Asten-Bennett, the general manager of Cliff's Variety, shares that the store constantly changes its selection based on the needs and wants of the community. [ more ]
Finally, now with $10M, adds AI for better insight into small business accounting | TechCrunch
Finally, a fintech startup focused on automating accounting and finance functions, has raised an additional $10 million in venture capital.
The company has expanded its offerings to include bookkeeping, expense management, bill payment, payroll, and a corporate card, all integrated into one automated solution for small businesses.
The new funding will be used to hire more talent, expand the company's tech stack, and develop mobile versions of its apps. [ more ]
Calavera, an Oakland restaurant and bar, announced its closure due to decreased sales and foot traffic caused by the state of Oakland.
Homemade Cafe in Berkeley, known for its classic diner-style dishes and community outreach, announced its closure but later decided to reopen for weekend brunch service. [ more ]
Sadiq Khan launches 8.7m scheme to support London's small businesses
London mayor Sadiq Khan's Grow London Local initiative is expanding to cover all boroughs by the end of February.
The scheme aims to provide one-stop support for small businesses, helping them access finance, marketing, social media, and business development. [ more ]