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Meta’s New Business AI Will Help You Sell Stuff to Customers

The program from Meta is designed to pursue sales according to your own playbook, even letting would-be buyers know about discounts or sales.

Inc. - 1d

Baby Seal Who Was Rescued From a Busy Connecticut Street Has Died

The seal named Chappy, which had been found flat on its stomach on a cold, snow-encrusted street in New Haven, Conn., had an intestinal disease, a necropsy showed.

The New York Times - 19h

Labour raises cost of attending its business leaders’ summit by 66%

Delegate passes for corporate event at the party’s conference this autumn have been increased to £5,000

Financial Times - 6h

Business owner worries over impact of President Trump's new tariffs

Following President Trump's new tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China, some companies, like Best Buy and Target, say price hikes are expected. The head of a Canadian company who supplies molds ...

CBS News - 4h

How Small Business Owners and Lenders Are Navigating Trump’s Economic Policies

Cuts to government programs are forcing entrepreneurs to improvise answers to supply chain issues, projected shortages of immigrant labor, and getting financing. Pivoting is key to surviving.

Inc. - 1h

How a 30-Something Content Creator Grew a Backyard Gardening Business to More Than $50 Million

A community-driven content creator leveraged YouTube to grow his backyard business into a full-scale enterprise with big-box store ambitions.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Treasury sets March 21 deadline for millions of businesses to report ownership information or risk fines of $10,000 or more

The Treasury Department set a March 21 deadline to report "beneficial ownership information" after a Texas court lifted a block on enforcement.

CNBC - Feb. 20

On This Clothing Brand’s Website, You Can ‘Add to Cart’ the Entire $1.5 Million Business

After 34 years, designer-founder Wendy Mullen, whose first retail clothing shop was in the back of an NYC record shop, is done with online retail.

Inc. - Feb. 21

Trump Envoy Suggests U.S. Companies Could Do Business In Russia Amid Peace Deal

Steve Witkoff says in the event of a peace deal in the Ukraine war, U.S. firms could operate in Russa.

Inc. - Feb. 23

I gave birth in a Ukrainian bomb shelter, now I run my dream business in Wales

Maryna Korolova was nine months pregnant when, like millions of others, she fled war-torn Ukraine.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Smithfield Foods’ pork business set to rise as chicken and beef producers struggle: analyst

Smithfield Foods Inc. drew buy ratings from analysts at BofA Securities and UBS on Monday as the pork producer exited its quiet period after its initial public offering late last month.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

'Uphill battle' ahead: Trump, business leaders and economists react to German election result

As a new chapter in German politics begins on Monday following the federal election at the weekend, there's a distinct feeling of déjà vu in Berlin.

CNBC - Feb. 24

Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live

Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto market. Full story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Hims & Hers shares plunge 22% on concerns over weight loss business, margins

Hims & Hers on Monday released fourth-quarter results that disappointed on gross margin and sparked concerns about the future of its weight loss business.

CNBC - Feb. 25

WATCH: Video shows close call between a Southwest plane and a business jet while landing

A Southwest Airlines plane landed safely at Chicago Midway International Airport after a close call with a business jet.

ABC News - Feb. 25

BP ramps up oil and gas investment to $10bn a year in ‘fundamental reset’ – business live

Oil and gas giant abandons green ambitions, as boss says it will be ‘very selective’ about investing in fossil fuel alternatives. BP will abandon its green ambitions, including plans to cut its ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

British Airways owner warns business travel may never return to pre-pandemic levels

IAG posts record annual profits driven by demand for transatlantic travel

Financial Times - 5d

In 1982, American Airlines Made a Brilliant Business Decision. Here’s How It Still Works Now (and What’s Changed)

Imagine a business idea that’s so smart, everyone in your industry copies it.

Inc. - 5d

U.S. trade deficit in goods balloons to record high as businesses race to avoid tariffs

The trade sector seems set to be a drag on headline GDP growth in the first quarter, but it is hard to estimate how much.

MarketWatch - 5d

Washington Post Owner Jeff Bezos’ Meddles With Editorial Policy and Offers Business Owners a Lesson

If you interfere with your business in a way that upsets staff and customers, you risk their ire—no matter the reasons for your decisions.

Inc. - 5d

Treasury ends enforcement of business ownership database meant to stop shell company formation

The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will not enforce a Biden-era small business rule intended to curb money laundering and shell company formation.

NBC News - 2d

Trump Calls Beneficial Ownership Reporting a ‘Disaster’ for Small Businesses as Treasury Kills Enforcement

Turns out procrastination worked out after all for the millions of businesses who held off on submitting their beneficial ownership reports.

Inc. - 2d

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 - Feb. 23

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 - Feb. 24

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