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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...
Owner: Jordan French
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...
Owner: Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel
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...
Owner: Natalie Cole & David Miller
Vancouver developing four relief programs that would benefit small businesses
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The Columbian - Washington State
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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...
Owner: Campbell Family
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...
Owner: Ignacio Bachiller & Francisco Hein
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...
Owner: The Scripps Family
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...
Owner: Victoria & Joshua Schneps
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,...
Owner: Tindle Family
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...
Owner: Goenka Family
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...
Owner: Bob Proffitt
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....
Owner: Bob Proffitt
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...
Owner: Marcil-Black Family
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...
Owner: Robert F. Martinelli
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...
Owner: Derk Sauer
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...
Owner: Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel
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...
Owner: Nick Smith
Opinion: Alaska’s small businesses are the key to our economic future
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Alaska Journal of Commerce
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(Getty Images / iStock) As I end my tenure as the Alaska Small Business Development Center’s state director at the University of Alaska Anchorage, I find myself thinking about Alaska’s economic future. Our economy doesn’t exist in isolation;...
Owner: Ryan Binkley
Small and medium businesses are the engines driving the economy, says Dell Senior Director Indrajit Belgundi
Dell has long built a diverse laptop portfolio that caters to every kind of user. There are gamers who rely on Alienware for top-tier performance, creators who prefer the sleek design of XPS, students using Inspiron for everyday tasks, and...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
OIC Appoints Morocco as Vice-President of SME Network in Baku
Morocco has been appointed Vice-President of the Small and Medium Enterprises Network of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-SMENET), the National Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises (Maroc PME) announced on...
Owner: Samir & Adnane Bennis