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2 Wishes for Small Businesses in an Election Year

No matter who’s in the Oval Office, the economy is something we should all be rooting for.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Business Owners Brace Themselves for Trump’s Tariffs

It’s all but certain that tariffs will soar with Donald Trump’s return to office. Many companies are struggling with the calculus that uniform tariffs of up to 20 percent may bring.

Business - Inc. - November 12

A.D.H.D. Symptoms Are Milder With a Busy Schedule, Study Finds

New research suggests symptoms of the disorder may be less severe in those with a demanding schedule.

Health - The New York Times - November 13

High childcare costs pose challenge for Australian business

Despite government subsidies, the expense is pushing many women out of the workforce

World - Financial Times - November 14

US regulators plan to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business

FTC chair Lina Khan continues to pursue Big Tech in final days of Biden presidency

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Businesses brace for Trump's proposed tariff hikes

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on raising tariffs -- especially on products from China -- as a way to boost manufacturing in the U.S. Carter Evans met a California business owner who's ...

Why Brutal Honesty Is Key to Growing Your Business

What you don’t say in meetings could be holding your company back.

Business - Inc. - November 16

‘They don’t understand business’: corporate Britain cools on Labour

Chancellor Rachel Reeves attempts to win back support for her party after rocky early months

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

How Corporate Speak Obscures Realities in Business

George Orwell, one of the 20th century’s greatest writers, has advice that resonates today.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Thanksgiving travel: What to know ahead of the busy weekend

With Thanksgiving just 10 days away, AAA is forecasting nearly 80 million Americans will travel by plains, trains and automobiles. NBC's senior business correspondent Christine Romans joins TODAY ...

Embrace a Champion’s Mindset for Challenges in Business and in Life

How tennis legend Martina Navratilova approached a dual-cancer diagnosis shows why the mindset of a champion isn’t confined to sports.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Business pioneers of the Pacific Northwest [Sponsored Content]

How Seattle's homegrown brands turned local roots into global reach by embracing innovation and community.

Ford’s troubles continue. Its stock price slumps as automaker plans job cuts

Ford outlined plans to lay off 4,000 employees in the U.K. and Germany in response to a series of losses it blamed on unprecedented competitive, regulatory and economic headwinds in Europe’s car ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Why Early Planning is Key to Exiting a Small Business

Starting a business is hard, but leaving it may be even harder without an advance strategy for a transition.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Nvidia’s dizzying growth is now everyone’s business

Chip giant’s earnings are a big event for US equity investors, and not just because of its $3.6tn heft

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

A new test of credibility for India’s business establishment

US charges against Gautam Adani raise questions about Delhi’s safeguards

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

UK ministers accused of £2.7bn ‘backdoor hike’ in business rates

Chancellor will taper relief for thousands of shops, pubs and restaurants over next two years

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

How to Grow a Business When You’re Dependent on the Weather

Run a home service business? Here’s how to stop gambling on weather and start growing your business year round.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

How to Transform Sales Anxiety Into Business Growth

Sales isn’t just selling—it’s where true professional growth and satisfaction begin.

Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago

What Trump Means for Small Business Borrowing

Banks and lenders are hoping that certain regulations can be relaxed to better spur economic growth.

Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago

Americans Who Want to Do Business in China Need to Meet This Man

He Lifeng has a direct line to President Xi Jinping and is a gatekeeper to the world’s second-largest economy.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programme

World - Financial Times - October 25

UK consumers in ‘a despondent mood’ ahead of the budget; pound on track for worst month in a year – business live

People holding ‘their breath’ to see what’s in store for them in Rachel Reeves’s first budget, reports GfK. Budget will reverse huge cuts in UK’s public investment, Reeves confirms Fewer ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

After Helene, Instagram Became a Sales Lifeline for East Fork Pottery

How East Fork Pottery, one of Asheville’s most beloved businesses, met the 100-year-storm with ingenuity and marketing savvy.

Business - Inc. - October 25

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