SMALL BUSINESS

Jan 12 2025BUSINESS

The Eaton Fire: A Small Business's Sudden Shutdown

Imagine building a successful business for years, only to have it reduced to ashes in a matter of hours. That's the reality for restaurant owners Paul Rosenbluh and Monique King. They were miles away, finalizing another business deal, when the Eaton Fire tore through their beloved diner, Fox's Resta

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Jan 03 2025BUSINESS

Big Businesses Pinning Hopes on Trump's Economic Shifts

The wealthy couldn't be happier. Bitcoin soared past $100, 000 last year, and banks celebrated Donald Trump's victory. Wall Street is eagerly waiting for stock gains in 2025. At the same time, homelessness jumped 18%. Small business owners worry about Trump's tariffs and immigration threats. It's a

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Meet the Business Leader Making Waves

Sandy Young, the President of Verdis, has been highlighted for her impressive achievements in the business world. Based in Coeur d’Alene, her company specializes in civil engineering and construction for various clients, including private, commercial, industrial, and even government sectors. Her ded

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

Small Businesses Fear Loss of TikTok's Power

Imagine running a small business and suddenly losing a powerful tool like TikTok. That’s what millions of small business owners might face if a TikTok ban happens. Desiree Hill from Crown’s Corner Mechanic in Georgia knows this worry all too well. She started as a mobile mechanic and grew her busine

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

Ladies' Night Lawsuits: A Tough Lesson for Small Businesses

You might think that offering discounts to women on Ladies' Night would boost business, but it can actually put small restaurants out of business. That's what happened to Lima Restaurant in California. The owner, John Marquez, had to close after settling a discrimination lawsuit over a Ladies' Night

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Dec 27 2024BUSINESS

Small Businesses Get a Break: Court Halts Reporting Rule

In a recent turn of events, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has stepped in to help small businesses. The court has decided to temporarily block a rule that would have required small businesses to report information about their owners. This rule, part of the Corporate Transparency Ac

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Dec 24 2024BUSINESS

Small Biz Gets Real About Transparency

Imagine this: your small business, which you've poured your heart into, now has to share personal info like your home address and ID with the government. Seems invasive, right? Well, that's what the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is all about. This law, aimed at stopping money laundering, was rece

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Small Businesses Face Uncertainty as Anti-Money Laundering Rule Hangs in Balance

A rule that would require small businesses to share ownership details with the government has been put on pause. This rule is part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), passed in 2021, to fight money laundering. A federal court in Texas stopped the rule's enforcement due to concerns about its con

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Dec 17 2024FINANCE

India's Aye Finance Seeks $171M IPO Boost

Are you curious about how small businesses in India get the financial help they need? Aye Finance is a lender that's focusing on these small and medium-sized businesses. They're planning to raise $171 million through an initial public offering (IPO). This money will help them expand their loan servi

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Dec 09 2024BUSINESS

Will Trump's Tariffs Drown Small Businesses?

President-elect Donald Trump's plan includes heavy tariffs on imports, especially from China. This could be bad news for local shops. Those small businesses rely on global supplies, like the foods we eat or parts for repairs. If the costs rise by 20 to 100 percent, some shops might close. The probl

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