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Why Ezra Dewolfe Says ADHD Is the Hidden Profit Killer in Small Businesses
Small business owners with ADHD are some of the most creative, driven, and visionary entrepreneurs in the marketplace. They build companies on raw talent, charisma, and sheer determination. Yet for all their innovation, many find themselves stuck...

Key Bank: U.S. small businesses are in ‘survival mode’
Small business owners across the country say they are in survival mode and business owners in the Lehigh Valley are no different, said Jonathan Wagner, Key Bank business banking leader for Eastern Pennsylvania. The bank recently conducted a survey...

Can AI Chatbots Solve Small Business Staffing Challenges?
Where AI Chatbots Fit Into Small Business IT For small businesses, AI agents are a powerful way to streamline Tier 1 IT support. Imagine a chatbot integrated with your company’s help desk system. Employees could ask common questions — about login...

LA launches $1 Million loan program to aid small businesses
A $1 million program funded by the Banc of California is now available to help small business owners secure competitive loans to cover upfront costs of fulfilling city contracts, the Mayor’s Office announced today. Mayor Karen Bass created the...

Vancouver developing four relief programs that would benefit small businesses
The city of Vancouver is developing four small-business relief programs to create jobs and economic opportunity, especially in low-income neighborhoods. City staff presented the proposals — which include a revolving loan program and a...

Florida ranks 3rd best state for Hispanic small business owners as community thrives in Tampa Bay
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Florida has been ranked the third best state for Hispanic small business owners, according to a September report by B2B Reviews, showing that with the growth of the Hispanic population in Hillsborough County comes...

Walmart Highlights U.S. Manufacturing and Small Business Growth at 2025 Open Call
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 9, 2025-- Walmart held its 12th annual Open Call this week, welcoming over 500 entrepreneurs from 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Each came ready to pitch products made, grown or assembled in...

What data breaches can teach small businesses about staying safe
When a major company suffers a data breach, it often makes national headlines. Customer records are stolen, passwords leak online, and the company’s reputation takes a hit. But these incidents are not just cautionary tales for big corporations,...

Outdoor dining: Brooklyn lawmaker pushes for return of year-round program to boost small businesses
An outdoor dining space in Manhattan. Photo by Dean Moses Outdoor dining may soon return to New York City’s vibrant streets all year-round, despite winter weather, if a Brooklyn lawmaker gets his way. City Council Member Lincoln Restler introduced...

Discover Incredible Emerging Small Businesses At This Pop-Up Independent Retailers Market
Save There’s something undeniably exciting about discovering your next go-to clothing brand or a homeware designer that feels like a hidden gem. This October, you can do just that at Thrive Street, a pop-up retail market curated by Mary Portas and...

ScalaHosting Web Hosting Review: Powerful Cloud VPS Servers for Small Businesses
VPS hosting is a step up from shared hosting. With VPS hosting, multiple sites live on the same server, but in a far less crowded fashion than shared hosting. It’s a good option if you’re looking for more server power and reliability, without...

Dell Technologies Unveils the New Dell Pro Essential Laptops Designed for India’s Small and Medium Businesses
Dell Technologies announced the launch of its new Dell Pro 14 Essential and Dell Pro 15 Essential laptops in India. Purpose-built for small and medium businesses (SMBs), these devices combine performance, durability, and long battery life with...
Media Advisory: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, October 29-30
Two-day Summit marks the largest gathering of small business owners in the U.S.–more than 2,000 small business owners from across the country head to Washington, D.C. Featured speakers include David Solomon, Michael Phelps, Kelly Loeffler, Michael...

Portland City Council Unanimously Approves Small Business Program
A handful of people testified in support of improving local businesses in Portland, which led to the city council approving the Storefront Support Program. The program is the second phase by the City to protect the businesses which are vulnerable....

Free consulting sessions offered to small business owners in Perham
PERHAM — Business owners in Perham have a unique opportunity to get free, individualized consulting. Beth Pridday, who is contracted with West Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC), provides a wealth of knowledge and resources...

How the Kremlin Decided to Sacrifice Small Business to Pay for War
Last week, the Kremlin rolled out the message: “VAT saves the budget — everyone must become a savior.” By making the easiest tax to collect the main revenue source — raising value-added tax from 20% to 22% — officials acknowledged what many...

From Reactive to Resilient: A Proactive Guide to Securing Small Businesses in the Digital Age
Cybersecurity is a business imperative in today’s interconnected world. As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, so do the threats that define it. According to the newly released 2025 Comcast Business Cybersecurity Threat Report, attacks are...

BLOOM grant program for woman-owned small businesses in York
The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center announced the 2025 BLOOM Grant Program for Woman-owned Small Businesses in York County. Applications are being accepted. An initiative under the York County Economic Alliance, BLOOM’s micro-grant program is an...

Ownr recognizes Small Business Month by supporting entrepreneurs on-the-ground
From community events to educational webinars, Ownr is meeting small business owners where they are With sentiment in Canada towards entrepreneurship strong and resilient, aspiring and current small business owners are remaining steadfast in their...