Study shows some small-business owners stuck in survival mode

Small-business owners faced a tough year, battling rising costs and tariff policies. KeyBank’s 2025 Small Business Survey found that approximately one in four (23 percent) small-business owners are stuck in survival mode and aren’t focused on...

A new wave of DIY marketing: Small businesses take to TikTok

Published on 25/10/2025 - 7:00 GMT+2 Social media sites such as TikTok are generally associated with Gen Z and modern, digital entertainment. However, it turns out that some age-old topics, such as crafts, are perfectly suited to it. "Traditional...

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Peter’s Computer Systems- Serving you from Windows 98 to the world of AI, 22 years from Madawaska Street

Huntsville Chamber hosting small business summit next week

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce will host a summit for small business owners next week. The event will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing together business leaders from across the community to...

Why Brisbane Small Businesses Need a Local Tax Accountant

Running a small business in Brisbane comes with its own set of challenges, and managing tax obligations is often one of the most complex. Navigating the Australian tax system can be confusing and time-consuming, especially for entrepreneurs who...

Small business customer satisfaction rates dip at major Canadian banks: JD Power

The number of financially unhealthy Canadian small businesses has risen to an estimated 60%. At the same time, satisfaction among small businesses with their primary bank has declined for a second consecutive year according to JD Power....

Biban 2025 Forum to boost SME innovation in Riyadh

The Biban 2025 Forum, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be held from November 5 to 8 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center. Themed ‘Global Destination...

IFC Partners with Bank of Bhutan to Boost Access to Finance for Micro and Small Enterprises

Bhutan’s financial sector has reached a landmark moment as the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a USD 20 million investment in the Bank of Bhutan (BoB), the country’s oldest and largest...

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Bigley Shoes and Clothing has well-earned it place as a must-visit retailer in Bobcaygeon

Photo via Instagram @bigleyshoesbobcaygeon If it feels like Bigley Shoes and Clothing has been around forever, there’s good reason for that – it has been. Family owned and operated in the heart of downtown Bobcaygeon since 1911, it was initially a...

Federal government shutdown impacting Oakland small businesses

Twenty-four days into the federal government shutdown, thousands of federal workers are now missing their first full paycheck - and the economic consequences are spreading beyond workers at government buildings. Just across the street from the...

Small Businesses drive growth as the Triad’s economy expands

GREENSBORO, N.C. — As the Piedmont Triad continues to attract major industries in aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics—bringing in billions of dollars in new investments—local leaders say the region’s foundation for success still starts with...

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Peter's Computer Systems- Serving you from Windows 98 to the world of AI, 22 years from Madawaska Street

Peter Barnabe has been operating Peter’s Computer Solutions- Arnprior’s number one computer sales and repair location for over two decades....

Fintech company MoPay and Thanthwe Farms lead Standard Bank SME awards

Chief Executive Phillip Madinga and Principal Secretary Wiskes Nkombezi pose with the Best SME winners, MoPay * The MSME sector, which accounts for 47% of the country’s GDP, has the potential to reverse years of foreign currency shortages in...

Not just for your hair: A small business makes all kinds of scrunchies

Andrienne Zundel started "Shop Andi" in 2018 when hair scrunchies were becoming trendy again. The small business started growing quickly doing collaborations with other small creators. Andi says the bow scrunchies really made them in to what they...

SBA Relief Still Available to Utah Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by January Drought

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Utah of the Nov. 25 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses...

SBA Relief Still Available to New Mexico Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by 2024 November Drought

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Mexico of the Nov. 25, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset...

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

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Nevada of the Nov. 25 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses...

Opinion: Stop punishing San Diego small businesses with new taxes and fees

Street dining in La Jolla Shores. (File photo by Dave Schwab/Times of San Diego) In San Diego, whenever city hall faces a challenge, the answer always seems to be the same: raise taxes, raise fees, and pass the burden onto small businesses and...

Oakland small business feeling pinch from federal government shutdown

Why Small Businesses in Anne Arundel County Need Real-Time Payments

Payment delays can be seen as a common inconvenience, but here in Anne Arundel County, they’re quickly becoming a strategic liability. While the U.S. payments infrastructure is moving quickly toward real-time settlement, waiting days for payment...