Mom and pop shops cut software spending, creating Wall Street jitters
Nick Martin, co-founder and CEO of Joe Coffee, is so concerned about the state of the economy that he’s looking for ways his company can save money. One main area …
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Homebuying and real estate commissions are about to change in big way
Toronto Star | Toronto Star | Getty Images A recent jury verdict against the National Association of Realtors and large residential brokerages could upend the residential real estate industry. The …
How Biden’s SBA is doing on getting loans to minority entrepreneurs
Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images The United States has experienced a small business boom in recent years, and people of color are a large part of that success, making …
Amazon to unveil Affirm buy now, pay later for small business
Alain Jocard | AFP | Getty Images Amazon is unveiling its first buy now, pay later checkout option for the millions of small business owners who use its online store, …
Spoontonic Lounge will stay closed at midnight, after failed appeal to Walnut Creek City Council
Patrons at Spoontonic Lounge will keep being cut off at midnight, after Walnut Creek city officials unanimously denied the bar owners’ appeal of shortened hours that were handed down two …
Debate rages over detail in Kmart’s reindeer floatie
A small business owner has accused Kmart of “copying” her Christmas product idea after she discovered what she claimed to be a budget buy lifted from a design she came …
A climate change stress test is coming to Amazon sellers and suppliers
As Amazon and other big businesses ramp up efforts to reduce their carbon footprint, they’re putting pressure on their suppliers to do the same, and those who don’t may pay …
Zero emission buses and expanded service funded with toll
New York City is months away from introducing the first zone-based tolling program in the U.S. The project, which begins in the spring of 2024, will increase the tolls drivers …
Supreme Court tax case could have sweeping federal policy effects
The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Celal Gunes | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images As the Supreme Court starts a new term, experts are closely watching a case that could …
Aussie mum and tradie brother turn ‘huge risk’ into $20 million business empire Naked Harvest
Georgie Stevenson had her heart set on becoming a high-flying lawyer. But after spending six years studying law to land herself in one of the top firms in Australia, she …