NZ small business sales show slow growth as jobs decline

Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data indicates sales growth for New Zealand small businesses, although the pace lags behind long-term averages and real growth remains negative when adjusted for inflation. The report found that for the first...

Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - October 29, 2025

News from around the nation. The eye of Hurricane Melissa struck Cuba's Eastern end; Wyoming ratepayers hold 'people's hearing' on PacifiCorp plan; Ohio foster care pilot returns $4 for every $1 invested; Report: Consolidation harms private...

EverPeak Launches Workers' Compensation Insurance in Arkansas to Support Small Businesses and Hard-to-Place Industries

The expansion provides Arkansas insurance agents and brokers a new, powerful tool to secure vital coverage for local businesses. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- EverPeak™ Insurance, a leading solution for workers' compensation...

E-commerce Policy 2.0 targets $20b market

ISLAMABAD: A delegation from Meta, led by Rafael Frankel, Director for Public Policy (South Asia), called on Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan at the Ministry of Commerce to discuss cooperation in digital trade, e-commerce and...

Charlotte Crosby breaks down in tears as she shares an emotional update on her beloved mother Letitia's second cancer battle

Charlotte Crosby broke down in tears as she proudly revealed what gives her mother, Letitia, purpose in life after being diagnosed with cancer twice. The former Geordie Shore star, 35, whose mother, Letitia, 56, beat breast cancer in 2022, faced...

Nov. 25 is the deadline for small businesses and private nonprofits to apply for federal disaster loans

If you own a small business or nonprofit that's been affected by recent drought in Alabama, your deadline for applying for the latest round of U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest federal disaster loans is Nov. 25. Around West Alabama,...

What is TikTok Shop? How it works, fees, and 2025 US ban updates

Wondering what TikTok Shop is and if it belongs in your sales plan this year? TikTok Shop lets buyers discover and buy inside TikTok through in-feed videos, LIVE shopping, the Shop tab, and product pages. In this guide, you will learn how it...

Small businesses anxious ahead of Autumnal Budget

Across the UK, 86% of small businesses fear the possibility of Autumn Budget announcements that, in their view, would adversely impact their plans for growth – with rises to taxation and fuel duty topping the list of concerns – according to new...

Scranton's downtown will get sweeping update, after a split city council approves plans

Scranton City Council approved a downtown streetscape plan that officials say will make center city more pedestrian-friendly, draw attention to downtown businesses and help first responders. "The status quo in many cities like Scranton was not...

Students brainstorm market hub in SJ

A group of seventeen San Jose Staté University urban planning graduate students met on Tuesday to discuss the San José Flea Market and its ability to be a center for community for the city and a hub of opportunity for small businesses owners to...

SBA deputy administrator Bill Briggs details small business challenges amid government shutdown

Small businesses across the country are feeling the impact of the federal government shutdown, as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) operations remain largely paused. As of today, only critical functions and disaster relief programs...

WILLIAMS COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY: Port Authority Hears Updates On Projects, Property Purchases

PHOTO BY JOHN FRYMAN / THE VILLAGE REPORTER FINANCIAL MATTERS … Williams County Port Authority board members Tyler Sailer (left) and Dawn Fitzcharles (right) discuss the financial report at the regular meeting on Monday, October 27. By: John...

LKF Marketing leader discusses growth challenges on SBAM podcast

Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official websiteBrian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website On the latest episode of...

Bossier City Farmers Market recognized as best in Louisiana

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Bossier City Farmers Market has been recognized as the top farmers market in Louisiana for a second time. Bossier City was recognized by the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition during this...

Upcoming reforms must target small enterprises' integration into global supply chain: Niti Aayog Vice Chairman

The next phase of reforms must focus on strategies to integrate small enterprises into the global supply chain, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery said on Wednesday. Addressing the 3rd ISID annual conference here, he also emphasised that India...

NEWS AND VIEWS: Turning conversations into advocacy, action with annual Business Walk

Published 5:30 am Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Every business has a story, and together those stories tell us how our local economy is really doing. That’s why the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Greater Nelson Economic...

Ontario Securities Commission SME Institute Announces Webinar On Standards Of Disclosure For Mineral Projects Compliance

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced it will host an educational webinar for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on the proposed revisions to National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (NI 43-101), a...

Small business grants program to support Fremantle businesses during bridge closure

The City of Fremantle today launched its 2026 Small Business Grants Program, which will provide support to small businesses during the period of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge closure from early 2026 as a new bridge is constructed across the Swan...

Small business owners explore outdoor economy opportunities in North Platte

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Small business owners, event planners and outdoor recreation leaders from across the state gathered Tuesday morning to share insights on building Nebraska’s outdoor economy. Participants explored trends in gravel biking...

Open a Small Business With Cottage Food Law

By Trinity Murchie, Arizona Silver Belt Now more than ever, individuals are looking for ways to either support local disaster relief efforts or strengthen small business activity across our beautiful and rugged Copper Corridor. One option worth...