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Young Professionals Are Increasingly Turning to Boring Small-Business Niches
Younger would-be chief executives are increasingly seeking profits — and freedom from the 9-to-5 — by pivoting from corporate jobs into often unglamorous small-business niches.The New York Times - 15h -
$70,000 more a year for eggs: How price hikes are hurting small businesses
As egg prices continue to skyrocket, small businesses grapple with how to avoid passing on the increase to their customers.ABC News - 4d -
Small business optimism falls at fastest pace in 5 years: NFIB
Small business optimism is faltering as stock markets are dropping and a range of macroeconomic and policy uncertainties are weighing on the business outlook. The National Federation of Independent ...The Hill - 1d -
Many in small business were jubilant over Trump’s victory. They’ve since grown very uncertain about the U.S. economy.
Small-business owners — a group that emphatically cheered the election of President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress — now have nearly historic levels of uncertainty about the future.MarketWatch - 1d -
‘Shark Tank’ and Clover Are Launching a Summit for Small Business Owners
Mark Cuban and other entrepreneurs announced the Clover x Shark Tank Summit, set to take place in Las Vegas in September.Inc. - 1d -
Small Businesses Still Struggle to Hire, Despite Rising Recession Fears
The NFIB’s monthly poll of entrepreneurs lists recruitment problems, inflation, and the general outlook for economic growth as leading concerns.Inc. - 1d -
Your New Favorite F-Word: Fractional Leadership
Why small business owners should embrace the power of flexibilityInc. - 5d -
Tariffs could make some popular side hustles and small businesses harder to run: 'The expenses have already started,' CEO says
The Trump administration's China tariffs could have an unintended consequence, some CEOs say: a higher barrier to entry for American entrepreneurs.CNBC - 2d -
Make Canada boring again
Trump seems determined to break the association of Canada with boredom — by wreaking havoc upon one of the world’s most positive bilateral relationships.The Hill - 1d -
Maher denounces Trump ‘lies’ at joint address: ‘Bored with that s---’
Comedian Bill Maher roasted President Trump on his show Friday night, claiming Trump's joint address to Congress was entrenched with "lies." “I’m bored with that s---! OK? This is what he does. ...The Hill - 4d -
The Mexican women who defied drug-dealers, fly-tippers and chauvinists to build a thriving business
The Guardianas del Conchalito ignored chants of ‘get back to your kitchens’, determined to protect the environment and create a sustainable shellfish operation. Ahead of the small boat, as it ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Small plane crashes in Pennsylvania
A small plane crashed in Manheim Township, Pa., on Sunday. The incident occurred just after 3:15 p.m., and crews were on the scene, ABC6 reported. The Aircraft N347M took off from the Lancaster ...The Hill - 2d -
A Muslim Athlete Needed Modest Sportswear. Now She Sells It to Others.
Seeking balance between religion and comfort while playing basketball, Kiandra Browne realized there was a need for better apparel. Her small business is helping fill it.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump’s SBA Is Going After Collections, Moving Offices From Sanctuary Cities
Small Business Administration’s new boss, Kelly Loeffler, shared a list detailing her 15 priorities as she settled into the new job. The agency is about to look very different compared to Biden’s SBA.Inc. - 5d -
5 injured after small plane crashes into residential area in Pennsylvania
All five people on board a small plane that crashed into a residential area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Sunday survived and were taken to hospitals, authorities said.NBC News - 2d -
Witnesses react to small plane crash in southeastern Pennsylvania that injured 5
A small plane crashed near a retirement home in southeastern Pennsylvania over the weekend. Five people on board the plane were injured. The FAA is investigating.CBS News - 2d -
The Sims 4 Businesses And Hobbies: How To Start A Business And Make Money Fast
The latest expansion for The Sims 4 , Businesses and Hobbies, has introduced a major wrinkle to the 11-year-old game in the form of a system that allows players to design and customize their own ...GameSpot - 1d -
3 Hard Business Lessons I Learned in 2024
Businesses must adapt, watch spending, and be cognizant of the projects’ value.Inc. - 23h -
Alphabet aims to slash cost of new nuclear with small reactor deployments, CIO says
Alphabet's Google unit struck a deal last October to buy power from small modular reactors under development by Kairos Power.CNBC - 1d -
Trump means business for corporate America — but not 'business as usual'
If anyone other than the president himself claims to know what antitrust policy will be under Trump 2.0, be wary.The Hill - 2d -
Small plane crashes with 5 aboard in Pennsylvania
The plane went down near a retirement village in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.ABC News - 2d -
How One Oyster Business is Navigating Trump’s Tariff Limbo
The on and off 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada are giving some businesses headaches.Inc. - 2d -
White House: Stock market plunge is not as 'meaningful' as business activity
The Trump administration contends that investments and growth from top businesses means more for the economy than the recent stock market rout.CNBC - 1d -
Monopoly Go maker Scopely to acquire Niantic’s games business for $3.5B
Scopely has agreed to acquire Niantic's games business, which includes Pokémon Go, in a deal valued at $3.5 billion.VentureBeat - 7h -
Trump meets with CEOs at Business Roundtable as market sell-off continues
Trump, a major proponent of tariffs, told the room full of business leaders that the duties he has already imposed are having a "tremendously positive impact."CNBC - 20h -
These 5 Problems at Elon Musk’s Businesses Are Rooted in His DOGE Work
The time and focus Musk has dedicated to slashing federal jobs has sent investors and customers bolting from Tesla stock and cars, adding to other business for the divisive CEO.Inc. - 1d -
Elon Musk’s White House role weighs on business empire
Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration is complicating his business ventures, as the tech billionaire pushes forward with efforts to slash the federal government and budget in the face of ...The Hill - 9h -
Lagos business etiquette: the dos and don’ts
How to navigate everything from greetings to meetings to dress code in the Nigerian megacityFinancial Times - 14h -
Watch live: Trump addresses business leaders amid economic uncertainty
President Trump will give remarks to a room of business leaders Tuesday evening, as concerns around a possible trade war and the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy mount. Trump's 25 percent ...The Hill - 1d -
Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025) Review: Small but Mighty
For creatives who need the very highest level of performance, the Mac Studio delivers it—and then some.Wired - 1d -
Noem aware Mexican, Canadian leaders have own 'political environments,' but Trump 'means business' on tariffs
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday that she knows Mexican and Canadian leaders have their own “political environments” but that President Trump “means business” on ...The Hill - 3d -
Inside Broadcom’s data simplification strategy that enables 26 business units to use the same data analytics platform
Broadcom’s CIO explains how his organization has consolidated the data analytics needs of 26 different business units, including VMware onto a single platform and what other organizations can learn ...VentureBeat - 2d -
Musk having ‘great difficulty’ running businesses amid DOGE obligations, Tesla stock slide
Tech billionaire Elon Musk admitted he is having “great difficulty” running his various businesses as he juggles an advisory role in the Trump administration and leads the Department of Government ...The Hill - 1d -
Businesses bemoan Indian ‘tax terrorism’ and red tape
Officials vow to cut bureaucracy and fiscal burden amid fears they could hurt investmentFinancial Times - 3d -
Paris Fashion Week gets down to business
Corporate cosplay at Comme des Garçons, Balenciaga and Valentino . . . and investment pieces at HermèsFinancial Times - 2d -
Busy Giants add Holland to defense, sources say
The Giants agreed with safety Jevon Holland on a three-year deal worth $45 million, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
RTO Mandates: Business Imperative or Costly Mistake?
Research shows that flexible workplaces correlate with higher company growth.Inc. - 1h -
Appreciation: Playwright Athol Fugard proved the pen could be mightier than the sword
An appreciation of South African playwright Athol Fugard, whose plays that bore witness to the cruelty of apartheid, including 'Blood Knot,' 'Boesman and Lena,' 'A Lesson From Aloes' and 'My ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Trump Doubles Tariffs on Canada’s Steel and Aluminum
Small manufacturers in the U.S. will likely be hurt by resulting cost increases. The president is unmoved.Inc. - 1d