Small businesses, not-for-profits to lose curbside recycling next year

Simcoe County received formal notification that Circular Materials will not be able to provide recycling services to these properties Editor's Note: This does not apply to Orillia businesses. On Oct. 20, city council agreed to cover the costs of...

Why Australia’s small businesses are suddenly being told “no” by banks

Across Australia, banks are tightening their grip on small business lending as credit appetite shrinks and risk models shift. Kim Woodward, director of Woodward Finance. Source: SmartCompany via Canva and supplied It’s happening quietly, and most...

DFCC Bank’s “Wyapara Hamuwa” strengthens banana farming in Thambuttegama and small businesses in Kegalle

DFCC Bank PLC has expanded its flagship DFCC Wyapara Hamuwa program to Thambuttegama and Kegalle, supporting banana farmers and small business owners with financial knowledge, market insights, and practical tools to strengthen livelihoods and fuel...

Trump officials reveal devastating impact of shutdown on small businesses

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Hundreds of small businesses are in peril during the federal government shutdown as they are unable to access their federal government loans, according to President Donald Trump’s Small Business Administration. “Thanks to...

Small business in Misrata condemn Economy Ministry’s decision to prohibit imports except by banking transactions

Small business in Misrata condemn Economy Ministry’s decision to prohibit imports except by banking transactions

In a statement posted on social media by Misrata Chamber of Commerce, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small traders affiliated to the Chamber, expressed their dismay and condemnation during a protest outside the Chamber, of the...

How President Trump’s additional 10 per cent on tariffs could impact small businesses

Small Business: Shamarra Alpacas founders on building agritourism success in Akaroa

What inspired you to start the business? It goes back 22 years ago when we first arrived in New Zealand in 2003 from the Caribbean, where we had lived for 20 years. We bought a lifestyle block north of Auckland, and we had some cattle which were...

Big business may take this for granted, but it's still out of reach for many small business owners

Australia's enterprising women and men are already doing it tough, facing cash flow pressures, tight margins, rising costs, the threat of cybercrime, and new regulations or changes to laws that impact them. But they should be able to operate their...

How Small Businesses Can Stay Seen in an AI-Driven Search World

By Ali Khan Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rewriting the way people discover and consume information online. Instead of scrolling through endless lists of search results, users now have access to and expect quick summarised answers directly from...

Small Business Technology News: AWS Goes Dark, QuickBooks Online Is Compared To Desktop, ChatGPT Now Has A Browser

HANOVER, GERMANY - MARCH 31: The AWS Amazon Web Services pavilion stands are seen at the 2025 Hannover Messe industrial trade fair on March 31, 2025 in Hanover, Germany. The fair, which showcases German and international industrial production, is...

How small businesses can hire the right talent

This is the weekly Work Life newsletter. If you are interested in more careers-related content, sign up to receive it in your inbox. October marks Small Business Month in Canada, and while innovation is top of mind for entrepreneurs across the...

Pause of SNAP benefits could have major impact on Arizona small businesses

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As Nov. 1 approaches and the government remains shut down, the Arizona Department of Economic Security says the United States Department of Agriculture has instructed states to pause issuing November SNAP benefits. There are...

NFIB director thanks lawmakers for making small business tax deduction permanent

David Addington, Executive Vice President General Counsel | National Federation of Independent Business - MichiganDavid Addington, Executive Vice President General Counsel | National Federation of Independent Business - Michigan North Dakota State...

Hampshire Small Businesses Face Sharp Decline in R&D Tax Claims

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hampshire have experienced a significant drop in research and development (R&D) tax relief claims in the 2023-24 tax year. This local trend fits into a broader national pattern observed across the UK,...

Saskatchewan celebrates small business week

Saskatchewan is celebrating the vital role of small businesses this week, with the provincial government highlighting nearly five per cent growth in the sector over the past decade. Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding proclaimed...

Trump’s AI-fueled boom hides strain on small businesses as tariffs and costs rise

The $350 billion AI splurge by America’s biggest tech companies is giving Donald Trump’s economy a shiny look, but beneath the surface, small businesses and workers are dealing with higher prices, weaker spending, and fewer jobs. The boom that...

Inverness firm to feature in small business celebration

Pauline Mackay of Ablekids Press.AN Inverness publisher has been chosen to feature in a national showcase of small businesses. Ablekids Press, which publishes multilingual picture books and creates heritage trails suitable for all ages, also has a...

Women business owners share why small businesses fail and how they can succeed

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Three women business owners got together for a CBS 21 roundtable to discuss why most small businesses fail and how to succeed. PEW research shows 40% of small businesses fail within the first three years and 80% fail...

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen launches tutorial video to support small businesses

GCM Staff Report Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has released a new tutorial video, “Business Basics: Structures and Business Filings,” aimed at guiding small business owners through the state’s business formation and filing processes....