NFIB Iowa comments on small business optimism amid tax concerns

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index showed little change in June, dropping slightly by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains above the long-term average of 98. The most significant factor in this decline was an increase in respondents reporting...

Downtown Toms River Launches Community Survey To Shape Future Plans

TOMS RIVER – Downtown Toms River, a proud participant in the national Main Street America movement, is inviting residents, business owners, and visitors to share their ideas through a newly launched community survey aimed at shaping the future of...

Boston Public Market Competition Recognizes Local Minority- and Women-owned Businesses

Special to Times The Boston Public Market recently announced the winners of their third annual Entrepreneurship Forum Incubator Competition, powered by Citizens. Upon completing a six-seminar series and small business pitch contest, two local...

NatWest’s UK regional growth tracker shows business activity rise in June

The NatWest Regional Growth Tracker for June 2025 indicates a rise in business activity across eight of the 12 UK regions monitored. It marked the most widespread growth since September 2024. The tracker surveyed businesses in the manufacturing...

Bill introduced to boost bank investment in small business

Senator Todd Young, US Senator for Indiana | Official U.S. Senate headshotSenator Todd Young, US Senator for Indiana | Official U.S. Senate headshot U.S. Senators Todd Young, Ruben Gallego, Jim Risch, and Tammy Duckworth have introduced the...

Kiaasa Retail files draft papers with BSE's SME to raise funds via IPO

New Delhi, Ethnic fashion player Kiaasa Retail on Friday said it has filed its preliminary papers with BSE's SME platform to raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO is entirely a fresh issue of up to 55 lakh equity shares,...

New boating fees threaten livelihoods in fishing communities

Dear Editor, The recently implemented anchorage and cruising fee structure imposed on vessels entering Bahamian waters has raised serious alarm for residents of fishing communities such as West Grand Bahama and Bimini. While revenue generation is...

These local businesses are offering deals and events for Weekend of Local

Oklahoma's Weekend of Local encourages residents to support local businesses July 11-13. Various businesses across the state are participating with special events and promotions. The campaign is a collaborative effort by the Independent...

Community stands behind Bethlehem gem and mineral shop damaged by fire

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A small business in Bethlehem has been forced to temporarily shut its doors just one week after opening. A fire tore through the roof of the building. No one was injured, but the shop was damaged. 69 News Reporter Amelia Sack...

The Brownstone | 2025 Small Business Awards

The Brownstone | Owner Abbey Brown | Woman-Owned Small Business Award Winner How has the Topeka community shaped your business? Topeka has been the foundation of everything we’ve built. From the local vendors we work with to the couples who trust...

PT's Coffee Roasting Co. | 2025 Small Business Awards

PT's Coffee Roasting Co. | Co-Founder Fred Polzin | Small Business Manufacturing Award Winner What inspired you to start your business? At the time it was the general lack of specialty coffee in Topeka. I believe there were only two espresso...

IPG Building Company | 2025 Small Business Award

IPG Building Company | Owner Manny Herron | Minority-Owned Small Business Award Winner & TopCity Business of the Year Winner What inspired you to start your business? After my brother was murdered, I made a terrible decision at 16 that led to...

US Small Business Administrator touts Trump budget on Baltimore visit

THE OWNERS HERE AT CHECKERSPOT BREWERY SAY THERE’S A LOT IN THE ONE BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL. THEY’RE STILL COMBING THROUGH IT ALL, BUT THEY SAY THE BIGGEST THING THAT’S GOING TO IMPACT THEIR WORKERS ARE TAX BREAKS FOR TIPS, SERVING UP BEER AND...

Shortening the learning curve through copy-trading communities in emerging markets

Across Nigeria, the rapid growth of mobile internet and digital payment systems has opened the door for ordinary citizens to participate in the global foreign-exchange market. Yet many first-time traders still struggle with the steep learning...

Local firm to harvest Dei logs

A LOCAL company will be involved in the harvesting of round logs in Dei, Western Highlands, according to Forestry Minister Salio Waipo. This followed the signing of a harvesting operator agreement between the PNG Diwai Holdings Limited, the...

MB Piland Advertising + Marketing | 2025 Small Business Awards

MB Piland Advertising + Marketing | Owner Martha Bartlett Piland | Legacy in Business Award Winner How does your company help the community? We improve the health and well-being of our community by working with clients in the health, advocacy,...

SBA Relief Still Available to New Jersey Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Jersey of the Aug. 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused...

Fire Awards 2025: St. Louis County Library's Small Business Center boosts local entrepreneurs with innovative programs

NIPDB supports local standardisation  …strengthens collaboration with NSI to improve market readiness 

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Namibia Standards Institute (NSI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, to strengthen cooperation between the institutions and focusing on joint efforts to...

Passionate Local Cheerleading duo creates Small Business to help teams statewide!

We can all use some extra spirit, especially when it comes to cheerleading! Sports Director Ansley Brent sits down with coaches Heather Serpas and Hannah Sexton to learn more about their small business HS Spirit Support! From coach and athlete to...