Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday — historically the biggest and busiest retail days of the year — there’s another standout shopping event: Small Business Saturday. Started by American Express in 2010 and co-sponsored by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) since 2011, Small Business Saturday aims to […]
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Drought and flood events in recent years have highlighted the importance of water as a strategic global resource. Climate change will impact access to water and force many countries to modify how they manage resources, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence […]
Since businesses now have access to a lot of data from a variety of sources, business intelligence (BI) solutions that can analyze this large data in its entirety are essential for making sound business choices. Managers and analysts utilize BI tools to sift through data and draw conclusions about the […]
New York, NY — Despite a gradual slowdown in investment opportunities for Black businesses, Daymond John is determined to rewrite the narrative through Black Entrepreneurs Day. John, CEO of FUBU and co-star of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” started Black Entrepreneurs Day in 2020 to celebrate innovation and enterprise in the Black […]
This Houston, TX, entrepreneur is using his platform to give back in the best way. Roderick Batson has not only one but two organizations committed to serving people living with disabilities in the local Houston area. Through his businesses, he is able to provide them with employment and help break […]
Jason Schmitt is the former CEO of Old Time Pottery and serves on the Tennessee State Workforce Development Board. Tennessee has long been one of the best states in America to start a small business. We have no individual income tax, the lowest debt-per-citizen in the nation, and enough common […]
DULUTH — Ten businesses will be recognized by the Entrepreneur Fund during its first Distinction Awards on Oct. 25 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The event, from 4-8 p.m. in Paulucci Hall, is open to the public. Local business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, community leaders and economic development partners are […]
Finland is now home to more than 3,800 startups, with a combined enterprise value of €48.2 billion last year alone. ADVERTISEMENT In the world of startup business culture, it’s okay to fail. In Finland those business disasters and workplace blunders are celebrated each year on 13 October with ‘Failure Day’. […]
DORAL — Among those seated at a roundtable during a recent lunch gathering were Cuban entrepreneurs, not an unusual sight in the Miami-Dade city burgeoning with ambitious, successful expatriates from other countries. Except that these business people, including one who specializes in international trade and another who is rolling out […]
Small business grants don’t just support entrepreneurs; they can provide major economic benefits to entire communities. This week, one state unveiled a series of grants aimed at supporting Tribal businesses and communities as they work to grow their ventures and create thriving economies. Read about these grants and more below. […]
Danielle Evans recently wrote a plea on Instagram: This is the worst summer her business, a Tampa boutique called Don Me Now, has endured in 10 years of operating. She’s not the only one. Sans Market, a St. Petersburg zero-waste store, posted a similar warning to customers on its Facebook […]
Written by Michael Lewis on August 15, 2023 Advertisement South Florida’s smaller businesses are hopeful as they assess their future – at least, their future in the next six months. If the economy, mother nature and political winds don’t interfere, far more see demand rising for what they sell than […]
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced the launch of a dedicated Microsoft Studio. This initiative aims to enhance the value of Globant’s client investments through its extensive knowledge and experience in the Microsoft […]
Roughly 30% of small- and medium-sized business owners have contacted their agents in the past six months to discuss their coverage. Another 18% of small and 27% of mid-market owners have asked their agents to requote their policy with a different carrier to find a better price or coverage. Credit: […]
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women are one of the fastest-growing demographics of entrepreneurs — but the lingering Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing problems for these women and the families who depend on their income. More than two million businesses in the U.S. are owned by Asian Americans […]
Donna Heitzman of Syracuse, N.Y., left, and Mindy Juliana of Fairbanks, Alaska, bought “East Palestine Strong” merchandise earlier last week from Manetta’s Furniture & Decor. Pictured with them is owner Melissa James, center. (Photo by Amanda C. Davis) A customer orders lunch at Paige’s Deli food […]
‘Creating systemic inclusivity’: Sacramento’s ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ pouring millions into Black-owned businesses In early 2023, the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce awarded Kwame Anku “Entrepreneur of the Year,” an award the chamber has never given out in their 128 years of operation. Updated: 4:56 PM PST Feb 28, 2023 […]
INDIANAPOLIS — A neighborhood incubation program on the northwest side is looking for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to turn their side hustles into growing businesses. “Maybe you are a beautician or skilled laborer that just has sort of a side hustle and you really want to see that grow,” Tosseia […]
Chickens may not be able to fly very far, but the price of eggs is soaring. A lingering bird flu outbreak, combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs, has led to U.S. egg prices more than doubling over the past year, and hatched a lot of sticker shock on […]
CNN — At Teddy & The Bully Bar restaurant near downtown Washington, DC, business has never been the same since the pandemic hit. “It’s very challenging,” owner Alan Popovsky said. “I’m still going to be climbing the hill for quite some time. Probably for the rest of my life.” The […]