For many small businesses, access to funding can be a matter of life and death. The stakes are especially high given that 18.4% of US businesses fail within the first year, 49.7% after five years and 65.5% after 10 years, according to a LendingTree analysis of data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. One … Read more
VIRGINIA BEACH — A Virginia Beach man credits his life-changing weight loss to fruitive. Austin Davis topped the scales at 360 pounds when he began his journey to healthier eating two and a half years ago. That’s when he walked into the health-focused restaurant in Hilltop North Shopping Center. “I didn’t know where to begin,” … Read more
As Canadians grapple with affordability of various commodities such as gas, food and other essentials, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s failure to provide relief for Canada’s small and medium size businesses from high credit card interchange fees remains inexplicable. You don’t need to be an economist to grasp that while there are a number of factors … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as Americans return to the US job market in droves. Hiring and retaining employees remains the top challenge for small businesses, according to a survey of 1,100 businesses by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Voices out last week. Ninety percent … Read more
WESTFIELD, NJ, May 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Minuteman Press franchise located at 334 South Avenue E in Westfield, New Jersey, has won the Small Business of the Year Award from the Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce (GRCC). Owner Jim Mooney accepted the award on behalf of Minuteman Press in Westfield at the GRCC … Read more
$20 gives you an all-day access pass. EL PASO, TX (KTSM) – The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host the 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series next month. On Thursday, May 5th the citywide business-to-business networking event will feature exhibitor showcases and workshops for business owners, senior management, business professionals, and company decision-makers. Organizers … Read more
Employment growth at small businesses moderated slightly in March, but wages continued to increase, according to the payroll giant Paychex. The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch, released Tuesday, found that small business job growth remained near its recent record high, but dipped 0.03% in March. However, the national jobs index at 101.29 … Read more
Business continues in downtown Naperville even as major renovations get underway The Downtown Naperville Alliance has erected clear acrylic panels where people can watch the construction without the dirt and dust flying their way. NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Drivers in downtown Naperville may need to navigate around street and lane closures on Main Street and Jefferson … Read more
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By MAE ANDERSON, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses that have been buffeted by the pandemic, inflation and shipping woes have another challenge to add to their plate: taxes. Tax season can be complicated for everyone, but as the April 18 filing deadlines looms, small-business owners, contractors, entrepreneurs and others face a … Read more