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In wake of southern California wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild
Business owners in Altadena hope to see the diverse community that their organizations thrived in rise from the ashes.CNBC - 10h -
In wake of L.A. wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild
When the Los Angeles wildfires swept through Southern California in January, Barbara Shay lost much more than the building housing the cafe she owned.NBC News - 10h -
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. - 3d -
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. - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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.Inc. - 1d -
Forget the celebrities. Meet L.A.'s small businesses that depend on the Oscars
Hollywood's biggest night is also a huge opportunity for production workers and small businesses around Los Angeles.Los Angeles Times - 20h -
Economic Blackout: Does Paying in Cash Really Help Small Businesses?
A large consumer boycott aims to hit back at big businesses and banks. But many small companies have moved away from cash.Inc. - 11h -
Low-key Oscars season hits small business in ‘traumatised’ LA
From make-up artists to DJs, Hollywood’s glitz industry feels the pinch in the wake of the catastrophic firesFinancial Times - 2h -
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 - 5d -
Why diversity and success are inextricably linked
Diversity is proven to improve decision-making, innovation, and profitability, making it a key factor for success in business and government, according to studies and research.The Hill - 2d -
Apple’s diversity policies and OpenAI deal targeted by shareholders
iPhone-maker is rare holdout in Silicon Valley against conservative efforts to force rollback on DEI issuesFinancial Times - 5d -
Apple shareholders reject ban on diversity programs
Apple shareholders rejected a proposal to eliminate internal programs intended to boost the diversity of the company's workforce on Tuesday before its public shareholder meeting.NBC News - 3d -
Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to Scrap Diversity Programs
Unlike other tech firms, the iPhone maker isn’t walking back its DEI initiatives. And shareholders have now backed that decision.Inc. - 3d -
Big Leadership Change Starts Small
Purpose-driven leaders overcome overwhelm and navigate uncertainty one step at a time.Inc. - 2d -
Doge versus business
Fair competition, regulatory certainty, industry subsidies and financial security are all under attackFinancial Times - 5d -
The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Why the Lakers are betting big on small ball
The Lakers' victory against the Nuggets showcased the potential impact of a small-ball lineup.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UK small caps ‘most unloved’ stocks in the world
Forward price/earnings ratio for small caps at 24 per cent below 10-year averageFinancial Times - 36m -
Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity
President Trump arrived at a packed White House celebration alongside Tiger Woods to a roaring crowd. The event came as he has eviscerated federal programs aimed at combating inequality in America.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Citibank Joins Private Sector Retreat From Diversity Initiatives
In a politically charged business climate, the global banking giant joins peers in ending many diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, from hiring to corporate governance.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity
US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race. Donald Trump abruptly fired the air force general CQ Brown Jr as chair of the ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Diversity Program Differences Pop Up Between PepsiCo and Coca-Cola
The two companies have diverging diversity approaches.Inc. - 6d -
Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84
Seeking to shed the gauzy influence of Hollywood and focus on Brazil’s ethnic richness and troubled history, he helped forge a new path for his country’s cinema.The New York Times - 6d -
Apple boss says its diversity programmes may change
His comments came as shareholders rejected a call for the firm to consider ending its diversity practices.BBC News - 3d -
After Shareholders Affirm Apple’s Diversity Policies, Trump Steps In
Presidential pressure targets the tech giant’s rejection of a plan to roll back DEI measure, including a threat of possible Justice Department investigations.Inc. - 2d -
Hollywood diversity in decline despite audience demand, study finds: 'The writing was on the wall'
Despite the popularity of films like 'Wicked,' opportunities for people of color in Hollywood declined in 2024, according to the latest UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?
Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.The New York Times - 6d -
Business secretary apologises for solicitor claim
Jonathan Reynolds denies "misrepresenting" his legal career after saying he worked as a solicitor.BBC News - 3d -
Kerr's new-look small-ball lineup faces stiff challenges
Steve Kerr's new small-ball lineup presents Golden State with serious challenges as the Warriors make a playoff push down the stretch.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Can Tech Save Small Ski Resorts From Extinction?
The small Colorado company Entabeni Systems is quietly working to upend the ski industry with a business model built on handshake deals made in ski resort parking lots.Wired - 5d -
These small changes could boost your investment gains by millions of dollars
The very best way to invest in the stock marketMarketWatch - 2d -
England Under-18s to 'Small Black', via four lost stone
Tom Rowland was a powerhouse England under-18 prop. Eight years later and four stone lighter, he is about to become part of the first sub-85kg New Zealand team.BBC News - 1d -
Cortez Masto, Grassley push for grants for small police departments
Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are pushing to launch a grant program to boost resources for small law enforcement departments across the country. Dubbed the ...The Hill - 1d -
1 Small Change Will Help You Learn Better, According to a Psychology Professor
Entrepreneurs are lifelong learners by definition. There’s a simple way to improve comprehension. Not enough people use it.Inc. - 23h -
Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable
Meeting comes as Britain seeks to strengthen economic ties ahead of Tokyo trip next weekFinancial Times - 3d -
Musk business entanglements loom over CFPB siege
Elon Musk’s plans to add payment services to X, his social media platform, are looming large over the Trump administration’s push to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), The ...The Hill - 2d
