Let's dive into the numbers. Small businesses in B. C. saw their sales shrink by 5% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same time frame in 2023. To put this into perspective, this drop was the biggest among the three closely watched Canadian provinces: B. C. , Alberta, and Ontario.
A local beauty spot in Altadena is back on its feet and ready to spread some positivity. The owners of Simply Divine Beauty Supply, a small black-owned store, had a close call with the Eaton Fire. It was just a little damaged, but it could have been a lot worse. The fire made the owners think about
Kelly Loeffler, a woman with a remarkable life story, stepped into the political spotlight. Born and raised in central Illinois, Loeffler's early life was shaped by the humble yet demanding environment of a family farm and a small trucking business. Her parents, Don and Lynda, didn
Small and big businesses in Baton Rouge have been closed due to the recent snow and ice, but now that the weather is getting better, they're getting back to work. Mia Monet from 2une In visited SoLou, a local restaurant, to chat about how businesses are recovering and getting ready for Winter Restau
December was a month to remember for small businesses in the U. S. , with sales picking up speed as holiday shoppers rushed to finish their gift lists. The Fiserv Small Business Index, which tracks transactions from about 2 million small businesses, climbed to 146 in December, a 3-point increase fro
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation, it posed new hurdles for businesses and worker safety. In response, a team of experts from various fields conducted the COVID-19 Worksite Impact Survey. This survey aimed to understand how the pandemic was affecting small and medium businesses in te
Paul Rosenbluh got shocking news while buying another restaurant: his diner in Altadena, California, had burned down. Fox's Restaurant, a beloved spot since 1955, was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. He was in Vancouver when he saw the charred remains on Facebook. Business had been good, with many regul
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
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
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
