Author Carol Roth reacts to the death of ‘small business hero’ Virgil Abloh on ‘Making Money.’ The holiday season is always a critical time for many small business owners, but this year, by voting with your wallet, you can make an even bigger impact. According to the recent American Express […]
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“I understand what those fees are for; inspectors make sure everyone’s doing a safe job. I’m for that. I want to eat food that isn’t going to make me sick. I can see fees increase because people have to be paid, but it was a surprise when I heard the […]
Square Wines and Spirits in Long Island City established its first website in 2017 and was working on an upgrade in early 2020 when the pandemic shut down the economy. Liquor stores were declared essential businesses and allowed to remain open, but Square shut its doors, concerned about the health […]
Small business owners have so many things to manage — it’s not always possible to apply for grant opportunities as they arise. Luckily, many programs offer multiple rounds or opportunities to reach even more businesses. The following small business grant programs have recently be expanded or added to. Read on […]
INOUE TOYOSAKU moved to Tokyo in 1913 and became an apprentice to a metalworker. When he struck out on his own a few years later he found profit making scissors for hair salons. The company he founded, Tokosha, now sells its Joewell brand scissors in more than 50 countries, for […]
For Vivian Bowers, owner of a South Los Angeles dry cleaner, inflation hit home when her wholesale cost for hangers soared by 48{3e92bdb61ecc35f2999ee2a63f1e687c788772421b16b0136989bbb6b4e89b73} in six months. Tom Bock, who runs an electric bike dealership in Huntington Beach, has had to pay his workers 25{3e92bdb61ecc35f2999ee2a63f1e687c788772421b16b0136989bbb6b4e89b73} more, on top of a boost […]