Small Businesses Aren’t the Target of This Week’s Consumer Boycott, but They’re Not Off the Hook
The February 28 ‘economic blackout’ signals growing frustration with the economy.
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Why American Businesses Aren’t Raring to Get Back Into Russia
The White House promised “incredible opportunities” if Moscow ended the war in Ukraine. But Russia’s economy is struggling and the business environment is unpredictable.The New York Times - 12h -
Everyone has gone nuts for pistachios. But they’re just an upmarket green peanut, aren’t they? | Emma Brockes
Encased in chocolate, blended into martinis, baked in a croissant – tasty, maybe, but let’s not kid ourselves about the health benefits. On my desk as I write this I have a packet of shelled, ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Top 6 Hidden Fees Fleecing Small Businesses
Beware of “free” financial services. They’re often accompanied by other hard-to-spot add ons or markups. By one estimate, small businesses were overcharged by $153 billion.Inc. - 2d -
Small Business Owners Express a More Uncertain Outlook
The National Federation of Independent Business report for January recorded its third highest level of uncertainty, as its index leaped 14 points due to worries about taxes, trade wars, and untamed ...Inc. - 1d -
The Small Business Administration is a failed experiment that should be ended now
The SBA was an experiment that never really succeeded. Considering how everything in the federal government is now being scrutinized, now may be the right time to end that experiment.The Hill - 1d -
Some small businesses are on the brink after Trump's spending cuts affect contracts
"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.ABC News - 21h -
47-year-old grew up thinking she’d work on a cattle farm—now her company raises millions for small businesses
Hello Alice co-founder Elizabeth Gore has worked with small businesses through the United Nations and Dell. Now she's doing it as an entrepreneur herself.CNBC - 4d -
Apple cheers Trump with $500bn US investment plan; UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm – business live
One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group, Sky News reports. German election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe ...The Guardian - 3d -
We're lifting our price target on off-price retailer TJX after another strong quarter
The stock climbed more than 3%, to over $126 a share.CNBC - 1d
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OpenAI Says ChatGPT-4.5 Comes With a Killer Feature: Emotional Intelligence
The new version “feels more natural,” and that’s a bigger deal than you might think.Inc. - 46m -
Meet The Company Talking Big About Using AI to Render Private Wealth Managers Obsolete
Range hasn’t released a client-facing AI agent yet, but its CEO Fahad Hassan still claims private wealth managers will be gone in a decade.Inc. - 55m -
Find Your Spark: The Secret to Motivating Your Team in 2025
Reclaim your energy, lead with purpose, and fuel your team’s success.Inc. - 1h -
How Trump’s Reverse Robin Hood Could Backfire
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Lenders Say SBA’s 7(a) Portfolio Is ‘Alarming.’ Expect Fees to Return
It’s all but certain that fees will be reintroduced to the Small Business Administration’s bread-and-butter loan program.Inc. - 2h
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SEC says most meme coins are not securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance Thursday evening saying it does not deem most meme coins securities under U.S. federal law.CNBC - 15m -
Google announces layoffs in its HR, cloud units as part of on-going cost cuts
The company has begun cutting from units in order to invest more in AI.CNBC - 15m -
Data centre operator CoreWeave lays groundwork for IPO
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Cuts at USAID and Elsewhere Strain Global Journalism
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Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. says it is making progress building its new Delta-class spacecraft, which it says will help unlock the company’s future profitability.MarketWatch - 30m