#small-business

#small-business

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Nearly 40% of Americans have a side hustle right now - and for many, it's not just a way to earn a little extra cash. According to a recent LendingTree survey, 61% of people with a side hustle say they couldn't afford to live without it. While the number of side hustlers has decreased slightly since the pandemic's peak, many still feel the everyday financial pressure.

The last thing you want to do is publish a piece of content that is completely out of place on your social media feed. Your audience will notice if you're jumping on a bandwagon and the content feels forced, random or inauthentic. You'll also want to make sure that the trend or pop culture moment is congruent with your brand personality, tone of voice, and target audience.

we will not leave rent-controlled units and small businesses behind.

Allison Shimamoto is the owner of Haiama Beauty, a clean hair product company. All of her products utilize organic ingredients with a focus on serving black, brown, multiracial, and multi-ethnic moms and their children. Her most popular item is called 'The Everything Cream,' which can be used on your hair, face, and skin. Her soothing scalp serum helps with dandruff and mosquito bites.

We took a leap of faith and wanted to invest even more into the community after coming out of COVID,

Running a business or side hustle comes with enough costs. Your supplies, snacks, tools, and tech shouldn't be one of them. With a Sam's Club Membership, you get direct access to bulk pricing and high-quality inventory across nearly every category, from office breakroom staples to laptops, smart appliances, and furniture. And right now, new members pay just $50 and get $35 in Sam's Cash to spend on whatever your business needs for the year.

I messed around with bagels here and there and realized that out of all the stuff I made, they were my favorite thing to eat,

Small businesses are committing more money to marketing this year than last, but surprisingly few have any confidence that their investment is paying off-even as more report using new tools like artificial intelligence to help boost their efforts. The latest State of Small Business Marketing report from Constant Contact finds that just 18% of small business owners are "very confident" that their marketing is effective, down from 27% in 2024.

If you're running a business-or even just trying to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital world-you probably already know that your tech stack matters. Operating systems are often overlooked, but they're foundational to everything you do. And if you're still working with an older version of Windows, now might be the smartest (and least expensive) time to upgrade to Microsoft's latest and most innovative operating system.

I know how damaging it can be when new regulations target one industry while leaving others untouched. It's especially disheartening because the majority of owners are immigrants who already live with the daily fear of raids and growing hostility toward our communities. As someone who's lived the journey from dishwasher to business owner, I'm urging the board to recognize that further targeting local restaurants is unjustified, and to reject this proposal.

At first, for the four days a week that their store, Public Land, is open, the pair and their young daughter crashed at their friends' places in the city. On other days, they stayed at their Sacramento home and drove two hours to the store at 201 Clement St. and 3rd Ave. in the Inner Richmond. Now, they switch off, with Eligon or McManus operating the store while the other stays in Sacramento with their five-year-old.

The street is filled with rows of shops and restaurants, along with food carts, street vendors and food trucks along the avenue. The almost-but-not-quite the weekend lag leaves hungry commuters faced with another choice to make throughout their day.

Silly Nice's Diamond Powder has earned a position as one of the Top 5 best-selling concentrates in New York State, fueling demand for its other standout offerings.

In July, Nguyen, Tran, and a Beaverton coffee shop that hosted a Whisk & Bloom event all received letters in the mail threatening legal action if they didn't stop selling Marukyu Koyamaen, a brand of high-end matcha often considered the gold standard of Japanese tea makers.

Setting boundaries doesn't have to mean losing clients. In fact, clear boundaries often increase trust, professionalism and client satisfaction when implemented well.

A well-crafted contract sets the stage for smooth collaboration, making sure both sides are on the same page, protected, and ready to hit the ground running.

Digital IDs are essentially reusable online credentials that can be used for everything from accessing government services and financial products to signing contracts and verifying employees.

The office that works today may not suit in a few months with more staff or changing routines. Choosing flexible options that meet current needs and allow for future growth takes smart planning and awareness of both short-term priorities and longer-term goals.

"The ERU, which provides direct, on-the-ground support to businesses impacted by emergencies across the city, helps small businesses by sharing relevant information, securing storefronts, expediting permits and providing free legal assistance both before and after emergencies take place."

Smith describes his barbecue style as 'Texas-inspired.' The meat is smoked with live wood using a smoker from Texas, and Smith adds his own twist with different rubs and dishes he enjoys.

The PATH Toronto's underground pedestrian walkway network spans 30 kilometres and has more than 1,200 businesses. During the pandemic, those businesses suffered as foot traffic dropped dramatically and never fully returned with the adoption of hybrid working models.

The size, cost, and reliability of the old school cab-over-wheels design have made Kei trucks extremely popular in Japan, topping out at 40 percent of new cars sold in 2013.

Breaking away from the office often results in breakthrough thinking. Casual, off-site environments help our team relax, which yields more creative thinking.

Unfortunately, anti-immigrant policies threaten to derail this economic engine. As attacks on immigrants are rising, local economies are weakening, with the fear of immigration raids keeping people home.

64% of small businesses don't have a dedicated accountant, managing everything themselves including bookkeeping, which can lead to neglecting accounting tasks.