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Small Business: Green, red and frozen gold with Kiwi Sorbet
I’ve got a long history with kiwifruit, going through the ups and downs, but I’m so passionate about it. If you look back at the history of kiwifruit, it’s just fascinating. These guys were pioneers, they created their own market selling fruit...

Square Launches Cornerstone Grant Program to Boost Small Business Growth
Small business owners often face hurdles in accessing funding that can foster growth and sustainability. Square’s newly announced Cornerstone Grant Program aims to address this issue by providing not only financial support but also mentorship and...

Small business sentiment mixed as tariffs and labor concerns weigh on outlook
Sandy K. Baruah, President and CEO | Detroit Regional ChamberSandy K. Baruah, President and CEO | Detroit Regional Chamber Small business owners across the United States are reporting mixed outlooks on the economy, with concerns about tariffs,...

I run a small business on the High Street - customers' fake complaints about ice cream being 'too cold' left me more than £1,000 short
A cake shop owner who built her desserts business up from her home kitchen to the high street has revealed how she was left with more than £1,000 out of pocket for refunds made by 'astonishing' fake refund claims - including that the ice cream...

The man behind OpenAI's global expansion and its effort to win the enterprise
Brad Lightcap, Chief Operating Officer at OpenAI, attends a conference at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France, June 20, 2023. Eric Gaillard | Reuters Sam Altman needed someone to manage the finances. It was...

Wall Street Brunch: Crucial Payrolls Report
Professor25/iStock via Getty Images Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify The unemployment rate is seen ticking higher with payrolls up about 80,000. (0:17) Broadcom earnings give another glimpse on the health of the AI trade....

CIFS vs SMB in 2025: Which Network Protocol Should You Use for File Sharing?
Network administrators managing file sharing systems face a critical decision between CIFS and SMB protocols, yet many unknowingly use outdated technology that exposes their networks to security vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks. The...
No irreversible pals or opponents in global ties: Rajnath Singh
NEW DELHI: There are no irreversible pals or opponents in worldwide relations, just irreversible interests, defence minister Rajnath Singh worried on Saturday, in the middle of the tariff stress with United States and the thaw in India-China...

Health Ranger Report: Ron Paul sounds the alarm on the rise of government-corporate fusion
Health Ranger Report: Ron Paul sounds the alarm on the rise of government-corporate fusion The Trump administration demands 15 percent royalties on Nvidia's microchip sales to China, effectively turning private commerce into a taxpayer-funded...

Mentorship, entrepreneurship, and the future of global industry: My journey and vision
Entrepreneurship today is far more than building businesses for profit; it is about shaping lives, creating opportunities, and contributing to the global good. Over the years, I have witnessed how mentorship, collaboration, and a willingness to...

Is Twitter Good For Small Business Marketing?
In the last two decades, we have witnessed how social media changed from being simple online networking websites into being the world’s biggest all-in-one online places. Gone are the days when people only log in to their social media accounts to...

Where Will UPS Be After Its Next Earnings Report?
Trading conditions are highly dynamic for the package delivery giant. United Parcel Service (UPS 0.29%) will report its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 18 , and there's a substantial risk that management won't have many good things to say. At the...

PBA sets SMB-Gin Kings game in Dubai as part of Season 50
REIGNING Philippine Cup champion San Miguel Beermen and crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra will take centerstage as the PBA ventures in its first overseas gig in six years. As it celebrates its golden anniversary, the pro league set an explosive duel...
SET: Live Platform Hosts SME For Success 2025 To Unlock SME Potential For Sustainable Growth
KEY POINTS LiVE Platform hosts SME for Success 2025: Unlocking Potential, Reshaping Growth on August 31, 2025, attracting over 1,000 participants To date, LiVE Platform has supported more than 3,500 enterprises in capability development and...

US postal suspension hits T&T small businesses hard
Senior Multimedia Reporter [email protected] Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CCIC) president Baldath Maharaj has called on TTPost and relevant government authorities to act quickly to resolve the temporary suspension of postal services...

What Does a Small Business Financial Consultant Do?
A small business financial consultant plays an essential role in helping you navigate your company’s finances. They assess your financial health by analyzing cash flow, revenue, and profit margins. With their insights, they develop customized...
LUNCEDO MTWENTWE: Tourism needs serious SME muscle
In a competitive global tourism market, it’s not enough to rely on past glory — execution is what matters 31 August 2025 - 07:58 by Luncedo Mtwentwe Tourism has always been South Africa’s sleeping giant. In a global economy that’s shifting faster...

For Idaho small businesses, tariffs can be ‘a major moving target’
BOISE — From the campaign trail to the oval office, President Donald Trump made clear that the implementation of tariffs on foreign nations would be a central part of his administration and implemented to reverse higher costs and increase onshore...

Carol Hanlon: Belmont business owner named national small business champion 2025
Belmont business owner Carol Hanlon has been crowned the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia champion. The award was presented at the COSBOA Summit Gala in Melbourne and recognises exceptional contributions to the small business...

President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are found illegal by US Appeals Court
WASHINGTON - Most of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs were ruled illegal by a federal appeals court, which found he exceeded his authority by imposing them through an emergency law. The judges, however, allowed the levies to remain in place...