How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses

Trump Just Eliminated the $800 Duty-Free Exemption for Imports from China. It Could Be a Disaster for Small Businesses.

The removal of the provision, which benefitted fast-fashion retailer Shein and the marketplace Temu, could lead to higher prices and delays for shipments.

Inc. - 9h

7 Super Bowl Spot Trends That Small Businesses Can Use

Super Bowl ads offer valuable marketing lessons—and you don’t need a big budget to apply them.

Inc. - 1d

How Trump Tariffs Could Affect Small Businesses — and Their Customers

Consumer electronics, electrical equipment, and textiles and apparel are among the top categories of goods imported into the United States from China.

The New York Times - 17h

Civilization 7: How To Disperse An Independent Power

Civilization VII is mainly a game about building an empire from the ground up and dominating the world around you. However, along your journey to becoming a world leader, you will receive some ...

GameSpot - 20h

Small business owner in L.A. reacts to potential impact of Trump tariffs

President Trump's tariff threats have some major companies on alert, but the possible ramifications are also concerning many small business owners. Bobby Djavaheri, president of the Los ...

CBS News - 1d

Why do we go to coffee shops? It’s not just for the hot drinks | Emma Beddington

Starbucks wants people to stop hanging out in its US branches without buying anything. But sometimes we all need somewhere to sit that isn’t home. There has been a kerfuffle about cafes recently. ...

The Guardian - 2d

'Is it for a day or four years?' Trump tariff uncertainty spooks small businesses

Entrepreneurs in the US, Mexico and Canada worry that even a short trade war could push up prices and cost jobs.

BBC News - 3d

Small UK businesses complain of being caught unawares by EU ‘red tape’

New safety regulations have led SMEs to stop sales to bloc and Northern Ireland while they work out how to comply . Small businesses are warning they have had to pause selling their products in the ...

The Guardian - 4d

How to shop for a snow shovel with lasting power

The best snow shovels make it easy to haul snow quickly and without strain. To find the top picks, I spoke with snow and ice management experts for their guidance.

NBC News - 4d

How many people cross the Channel in small boats?

The number of people crossing the Channel in small boats has led the government to promise action.

BBC News - 5d

Loeffler in opening statement: Small businesses 'power the American economy'

Kelly Loeffler, President Trump's nominee to lead the Small Business Administration, used her opening statement to speak about her past business accomplishments and how she hopes to promote small ...

NBC News - 6d

How to shop for a snow blower this winter.

I rounded up the best snow blowers to use at home by talking with snow and ice management experts. The best snow blowers have a few distinct features.

NBC News - 6d

How Small Businesses Can Adapt to TikTok’s Uncertain Future

As TikTok’s future hangs in the balance, these strategies can help you prepare no matter what happens.

Inc. - 6d

After Fires, L.A. Small Business Owners Struggle to Regain Their Footing

After the devastation throughout parts of the city, a variety of aid measures are available as recovery efforts begin.

Inc. - 6d

Trump funding freeze challenged in lawsuit by nonprofits, small business group

The suit seeks a temporary pause on the Office of Management and Budget's edict to align spending to be consistent with President Donald Trump's policies.

CNBC - Jan. 28

Small Businesses Sue Over Trump’s Freeze on Grants and Loans

The lawsuit filed in federal court challenges the Trump administration’s move to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial assistance.

Inc. - Jan. 28

Confident Small Business Leaders May Lead a 2025 Hiring Boom

A new survey shows many CEOs are expecting a robust economic surge, thanks to pro-business policies from the new administration, leading to expanded headcounts.

Inc. - Jan. 28

How small Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek shocked Silicon Valley

Hedge fund billionaire Liang Wenfeng builds model on tight budget despite US attempt to halt China’s high-tech ambitions

Financial Times - Jan. 24

Surveillance video appears to show ICE raid at small business in Newark

Surveillance video obtained by WNBC appears to show an Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a small business. Newark’s mayor said agents entered the back of Ocean Seafood Depot, then ...

NBC News - Jan. 24

Outsmart the Giants: A 7-Step Guide for Small Business Success

With the right strategies, small businesses can compete with giants–and win.

Inc. - Jan. 24

Bacteria and pesticides found in cannabis sold in Dutch coffee shops

‘Baseline’ contamination study to inform Netherlands trial in which shops will sell drug produced by licensed growers. Lead, pesticides and potentially harmful bacteria were among the contaminants ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

December Sales Rose for Small Businesses, Except Restaurants

The Fiserv Small Business index rose from November, as point-of-sale data showed a pickup in purchases during the end of the holiday season, possibly at the expense of dining out.

Inc. - Jan. 22

Here’s What Looming Tax Hikes Could Mean for Small-Business Owners

The 20 percent Small Business Deduction has been the “single most beneficial tax deduction for small-business owners,” says one accountant.

Inc. - Jan. 22

Little Red Hen Coffee Shop, a Go-To Diner in Altadena, Left in Ashes by the Eaton Fire

The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop offered grits and community for decades before it was lost in the Eaton fire.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Specialty Coffee Shops and Parisian Cafes

The city’s traditional cafes and bistros are staking out their cultural territory in an emerging duel against highly caffeinated upstarts serving up latte art.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Want to win a national title as a QB in 2025? Start small, but think big

Notre Dame and Ohio State will play for the national championship on Monday. And both used the transfer portal to find their starting quarterbacks.

NBC News - Jan. 20

How to Foster Cultural Inclusivity in Your Business

If you want to promote cultural awareness in your organization, these seven suggestions will help you get started.

Inc. - Jan. 20

How Trump Could Impact Small Business in the Administration’s First 100 Days

Four ways Trump will influence small business.

Inc. - Jan. 19

Everyone’s Favorite Small-Business Tax Deduction Gets a Boost for 2025 and More May Be on the Way

Section 179 gets a $30,000 increase, and keep your eye on bonus depreciation, too.

Inc. - Jan. 17

Wildfires in L.A.: Where Small-Business Owners Can Find Aid, Even If Insurers Are Squeezed

Despite insurers’ retrenchment in California, the onus is still on them to make their claimants whole, an insurance industry watchdog says.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Tax Deadline for 2024 Disaster-Hit Small Businesses Nears

The IRS cautions many small businesses that the filing extension periods given after natural disasters last year will end in early February, though other will have until May.

Inc. - Jan. 15

How to Master Execution in Your Business

Turn plans into progress by focusing on how to make and meet your goals.

Inc. - Jan. 14

Small Businesses and Homeowners in My Hometown Are Grappling With California’s Broken Insurance Market

One business owner in Altadena, where I once lived, would love to rebuild. But all of her customers lost their homes.

Inc. - Jan. 13

L.A. small businesses see years of work reduced to ash

From a decades-old diner to a yoga studio just getting off the ground, storefronts that anchored their communities were destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Small Business Administration aid for Los Angeles area wildfire victims

There may be some relief for business owners and others who may qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict has more.

CBS News - Jan. 10

How Gen AI Helps Small Businesses Recruit Better Employees, and More Efficiently

A new survey reveals a large number of small companies haven’t used AI much—or at all. Those that have report significant hiring benefits as a result.

Inc. - Jan. 9

How business is bracing for a US-China trade war

President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...

The Hill - Jan. 9