Driving growth through tax work programme

Revenue Minister Simon Watts has today announced a refreshed Tax and Social Policy Work Programme which sharpens the focus on growing the economy by making New Zealand a more attractive place for capital, talent, and small business investment....

It’s Open Enrollment Season: What You Need to Know About Your Health Coverage Options

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Staff It’s that time of year again — open enrollment season. Beginning November 1, millions of Americans can review, renew, or change their health insurance coverage. Whether you’re an employee, freelancer, or small business...

NZBusiness Digital Issue – October 2025

The October 2025 issue of NZBusiness magazine is all about celebrating small business success with special section profiling all the winners from this year’s The David Awards. From start-ups finding clever ways to punch above their weight, to...

County Council aims to cut £300k losses from business centres

Cost-cutting measures at Lincolnshire County Council’s business centres are being considered in a bid to save money. The authority runs six business centres, which are designed for start-ups and small businesses, including in Lincoln, Holbeach,...

Congress must reauthorize and reform SBIR/STTR before it’s too late

Amid the current government shutdown, two critical programs expired: the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. These initiatives drive American innovation and bolster our military’s technological edge....

GrayMatter Robotics Awarded Air Force Contract for Advanced Robotic Finishing System

CARSON, Calif. - GrayMatter Robotics has received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II (D2P2) contract from AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, to develop robotic technology to reduce optical...

SBA to open disaster loan outreach center in Jackson, Mo.

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - The U.S. Small Business Administration will open a disaster loan outreach center in Jackson to help residents apply. According to the SBA, the outreach center will open at the Jackson Chamber of Commerce at 1846...

Bill launches agents for W-9s and reconciliations

Payments solution company Bill announced a suite of AI agents designed specifically for small and medium businesses. The W-9 Agent uses artificial intelligence to provide touchless tax compliance that eliminates over 80% of manual steps for...

Oakland restaurant helping families losing food aid during government shutdown

As some Bay Area families learned they would not receive their SNAP benefits for the month of November, restaurants across the region are stepping up to help. For one small business in Oakland, this story hits close to home because not long ago,...

Sweet treats, bitter costs: Cocoa prices surge for Lincoln chocolatiers

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Halloween is right around the corner, and chocolate shops across Lincoln are feeling the bittersweet impact of rising costs. From global cocoa shortages to new tariffs in 2025, some small businesses in Lincoln said the price...

Best Invoice Automation Tools in 2025: Top 10 Reviewed

1. What is invoice automation? It’s the process of using software to capture, validate, approve, and pay invoices without manual data entry. 2. Which are the best invoice automation tools for small businesses? Bill.com, QuickBooks Online, or Zoho...

The 2025 GRIND Awards

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The GRIND Awards is the red-carpet event of the year—a glamorous celebration honoring outstanding individuals and small business owners who embody perseverance, excellence, and impact. Guests arrive in style with limousine...

Bianca Ojukwu Urges Nigerian SMEs to Leverage ECOWAS Trade Opportunities

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has called on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria to capitalise on the regional trade prospects offered by the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS),...

Small business cybersecurity essentials presentation today

COLFAX — A presentation on small business cybersecurity essentials is taking place today, Thursday, Oct. 23 at the local branch of the Whitman County Library. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Center, 110 South Main...

Trump’s AI-fueled boom hides strain on small businesses as tariffs and costs rise

The $350 billion AI splurge by America’s biggest tech companies is giving Donald Trump’s economy a shiny look, but beneath the surface, small businesses and workers are dealing with higher prices, weaker spending, and fewer jobs. The boom that...

Inverness firm to feature in small business celebration

Pauline Mackay of Ablekids Press.AN Inverness publisher has been chosen to feature in a national showcase of small businesses. Ablekids Press, which publishes multilingual picture books and creates heritage trails suitable for all ages, also has a...

Multibagger NSE SME Stock Delivers 240% Returns In Two Years; Do You Own?

Last Updated:October 27, 2025, 14:00 IST On Monday, the multibagger stock opened at Rs 178.05 on the NSE and touched an intraday high of Rs 187.40 before easing to Rs 176.50. SAR Televenture SharesShares of SAR Televenture surged more than 7% on...

Small business owners worried about future of healthcare subsidy

Most of the state’s Congressional delegation vowed to dig in their heals Friday as a federal shutdown looms on. Reps. John Larson (D-1st District), Joe Courtney (D-2nd District), Rosa DeLauro (D-3rd District), and Jahana Hayes (D-5th District)...

Business summit Invest Fort Smith returns Nov. 13 to The Bakery District

FORT SMITH -- Invest Fort Smith 2025, a one-day summit designed to connect entrepreneurs, small business owners and community leaders with resources, insights, and opportunities will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 13 in The Bakery District. The...

Women business owners share why small businesses fail and how they can succeed

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Three women business owners got together for a CBS 21 roundtable to discuss why most small businesses fail and how to succeed. PEW research shows 40% of small businesses fail within the first three years and 80% fail...