Pause of SNAP benefits could have major impact on Arizona small businesses

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As Nov. 1 approaches and the government remains shut down, the Arizona Department of Economic Security says the United States Department of Agriculture has instructed states to pause issuing November SNAP benefits. There are...

Over 11,800 entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan receive interest-free loans

As part of Emergency Support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises project, entrepreneurs received interest-free loans totaling 9,435,925 billion soms. Bermet Musakozhoeva, Director of the Credit Line Management Department at the Ministry of...

Kyrgyzstan's post-COVID program supported MSMEs with loans for job preservation

AKIPRESS.COM - A project to support micro, small, and medium enterprises was launched in Kyrgyzstan during the post-COVID period, Bermet Musakojoeva, Director of the Credit Line Management Department at the Ministry of Finance, said during a radio...

Letter: 2A or not to 2A — it’s a great question

This fall, something out of the ordinary happened. My husband and I — local small business owners of 17 years — were contacted by several of our longtime lodging partners seeking support around Vail’s proposed short-term rental tax being voted on...

NFIB director thanks lawmakers for making small business tax deduction permanent

David Addington, Executive Vice President General Counsel | National Federation of Independent Business - MichiganDavid Addington, Executive Vice President General Counsel | National Federation of Independent Business - Michigan North Dakota State...

KONGA103.7FM Leads Conversations on Innovation and SME Growth at AFRICAST

There were many takeaways from Africast 2025, but for many attendees, discussions around the evolving power of African media to influence commerce and community left a lasting impression. Held from October 20 to 24, 2025, at the Balmoral...

Taking our civic responsibility seriously

As a member of the Ketchum Business Advisory Coalition (KBAC), a longtime valley resident and a proud small business owner, I’ve been deeply encouraged by the level of civic engagement in our community this election season. KBAC has been focused...

Support Jack Kiley and Paula Jensen for Reelection to Oxford Board of Finance

To the Editor: I am proud to support Jack Kiley and Paula Jensen for reelection to the Oxford Board of Finance. Jack, a seasoned accountant, and Paula, a successful small business owner, have both demonstrated unwavering dedication to Oxford....

OPINION: Michigan candidates must promise no more laws that raise health care costs

Every election season, Michigan politicians promise to make health care “more affordable.” Working families, retirees, and small business owners don’t need lofty speeches or hollow reform slogans, they need the guarantee that their leaders won’t...

Fiserv shakes up leadership, board after big Q3 earnings miss; stock plunges 30%

Fiserv is launching the One Fiserv action plan focused on client-first operations, technological innovation, small business platform growth, operational excellence via AI, and disciplined capital allocation.

Small businesses seek resources for local housing needs

Small businesses from across the county gathered in Madisonville City Hall for their quarterly roundtable, a joint effort between the City of Madisonville and the Hopkins County Regional Chamber of Commerce. As more than 50 businesses have joined...

UBA To Showcase Power of Digital Marketing for SME Growth At Business Series

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host another impactful edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series, with the theme “Content that Converts: Building Influence and Driving Growth Through Strategic Marketing.” This...

Saskatchewan celebrates small business week

Saskatchewan is celebrating the vital role of small businesses this week, with the provincial government highlighting nearly five per cent growth in the sector over the past decade. Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding proclaimed...

The £60 billion question every SME owner needs to ask

As a founder, I know that running a business can feel a lot like a juggling act: from managing cash flow to dealing with rising costs, the problems often feel that they need your full and urgent attention right now. But you may also have the...

Hampshire Small Businesses Face Sharp Decline in R&D Tax Claims

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hampshire have experienced a significant drop in research and development (R&D) tax relief claims in the 2023-24 tax year. This local trend fits into a broader national pattern observed across the UK,...

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...

A Shrinking County, A Growing Question

Mount Pleasant and Henry County’s population continues to decline. Families are leaving, small businesses are struggling to survive, and our young people are looking elsewhere for opportunity. Earlier this week, I had the privilege of speaking...

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)...

10 events to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Long Beach

After the cancellation of Long Beach’s annual Día de los Muertos parade due to fears of immigration enforcement, small businesses and large organizations alike are working double time to keep the Día de los Muertos spirit alive. The Mexican...

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...