Scary Business Proposition

Tariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anyway

Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.

Can Harris’s Economic Plans Sway Small Business Owners to Vote Democratic?

Kamala Harris has leaned in with promises to aid start-ups, but proprietors are often more focused on taxes and regulations.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances

Economists said Donald Trump’s plan to return trade barriers to levels not seen in generations would be “a grenade thrown in the heart” of the international system.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Microsoft accuses Google of ‘shadow campaigns’ to undermine its business

War of words between Big Tech companies reveals fierce rivalry in cloud computing

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

How Trump’s Business Could Create New Conflicts If He Is Re-Elected

With business ties to foreign governments and holdings in industries overseen by federal regulators, Donald Trump would likely be the most conflicted president in U.S. history.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Steve Albini Left Behind a Towering Music Legacy—and a Struggling Business

His Chicago recording studio, Electrical Audio, is reinventing itself after his death. With steep overhead costs, employees are ready to get creative.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Former Capitol police officers emerge as busy Harris campaign surrogates

Former law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot have been helping the campaigns of Kamala Harris and other Democrats this fall.

Adani Enterprises profit rockets on growing airports and green business

Quarterly results boost Gautam Adani’s conglomerate as it seeks to bounce back from damaging allegations

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut

Entrepreneurs and the banks that finance their expansions and upgrades are more optimistic, as refinancing and new loans get easier.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia

When the government effectively forced TikTok to shut down its Shop feature, the company quickly struck an unusual deal with a local company to bring it back.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

The Core Value Mark Douglas Finds Every Business Needs for Success

MNTN’s president and CEO says trust matters more than any other core value.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

How Google’s Ad Change Could Affect Small Businesses

The overhaul of Google Local Services means small businesses must be verified before their ads can run and be served on the popular digital ad platform.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Businesses warn Labour’s £25bn ‘tax on jobs’ will hurt hiring

Companies criticise rise in employers’ national insurance contributions

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget

Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spending

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Harvard Business School professor says this is the No. 1 'misconception about failing'

Failure is often a catalyst to success, but only if you're failing the right way, says the author of "Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well."

Business - CNBC - 22 hours ago

The presidential election could put $250bn at stake for US businesses

Also in today’s newsletter, how Arizona’s proof of citizenship law complicates voting in the swing state

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October

Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

Business leaders and their associations should take a stand to defend democracy

When it comes to the long-term value of speaking out, we in America should learn from the experiences of other countries, including Turkey and Hungary, which have slid toward autocracy in recent ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Can These Fly-Fishing Businesses Recover From Hurricane Helene?

Fishing guides in North Carolina’s High Country face an uncertain future as they work together to clean up the area’s waters.

Business - Inc. - 4 hours ago

Businesses Ready Price Hikes on Imports to Offset Trump Tariff Costs

Many manufacturers and retailer relying on imports are already planning to pass on the added expenses from proposed protectionist duties to customers.

Business - Inc. - 3 hours ago

At 97, Black Business Leader George Johnson Has Written His Memoir

The founder of Johnson Products Company, the first black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange, will release ‘Afro Sheen’ on Feb. 4.

Business - Inc. - 2 hours ago

PlayStation Executive Defends Layoffs, Says They Were Necessary To Run A Business

It's been tough times of late at Sony Interactive Entertainment, as the PlayStation company began the year by cutting 900+ jobs and cancelling games. In July, Sony axed a number of positions ...

Tech - GameSpot - 1 hour ago

Inheritance tax changes sound ‘death knell’ for family businesses, say owners

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget has caused alarm

World - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

Billionaire founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers: One 'stupid' strategy nearly cost me my business

"My dream almost just went away," recalls Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers founder Todd Graves, after he made this financial mistake while getting started.

Business - CNBC - October 12

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Tariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anyway

Can Harris’s Economic Plans Sway Small Business Owners to Vote Democratic?

Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances

Microsoft accuses Google of ‘shadow campaigns’ to undermine its business

How Trump’s Business Could Create New Conflicts If He Is Re-Elected

Steve Albini Left Behind a Towering Music Legacy—and a Struggling Business

Former Capitol police officers emerge as busy Harris campaign surrogates

Adani Enterprises profit rockets on growing airports and green business

Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut

How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia

The Core Value Mark Douglas Finds Every Business Needs for Success

How Google’s Ad Change Could Affect Small Businesses

Businesses warn Labour’s £25bn ‘tax on jobs’ will hurt hiring

Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget

Harvard Business School professor says this is the No. 1 'misconception about failing'

The presidential election could put $250bn at stake for US businesses

Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October

Business leaders and their associations should take a stand to defend democracy

Can These Fly-Fishing Businesses Recover From Hurricane Helene?

Businesses Ready Price Hikes on Imports to Offset Trump Tariff Costs

At 97, Black Business Leader George Johnson Has Written His Memoir

PlayStation Executive Defends Layoffs, Says They Were Necessary To Run A Business

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