Small business

It’s official. We’re well and truly in the thick of Black Friday weekend and whilst there are many deals to be had (and undeniable benefits to considered purchases at this time), I much prefer spotlighting the brands people are…

The Employee Retention Credit was intended to be a financial lifeline to small businesses struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic.The government program, seemingly flush with cash, led to the emergence of an industry of its own,…

When James Lynn lost his job early in the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided to pursue his dream of becoming an entrepreneur.It hasn't been easy."You know, entrepreneurship is like being in a maze, where you know where you want to go but you're…

When Egypt Otis opened her business, Comma Bookstore and Social Hub, three years ago in Flint, Michigan, the pandemic was full blown. But her neighbors welcomed the literature and art she sold in her store that celebrated people of color,…

As the summer hiring market heats up, small and seasonal businesses may find they're missing a key demographic to fill roles – teen workers.Outplacement firm Challenger Gray projected teens will gain 1.1 million jobs in 2023, down slightly…

Alison Schuch, owner of Fells Point Surf Company.Courtesy: Alison SchuchAlison Schuch owns Fells Point Surf Co., with locations in Maryland and Delaware. As summer arrives, Schuch is down about ten workers at her two beach locations as a…

Brooklyn Brewery hosts a Thursday trivia night on March 30.Noah Sheidlower | CNBCMegan Fitzgerald has always been a trivia fan, but as the director of brand experience at Talea Beer Co. in Brooklyn she wasn't convinced it would be a good…

The logo for Goldman Sachs is seen on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, November 17, 2021.Andrew Kelly | ReutersGoldman Sachs is investing more than $2.1 billion into Black women-owned businesses and…

The Depop application on a smartphone arranged on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSix months after launching his secondhand clothing shop on digital marketplace Depop in 2020, Blake Robertson, a 15-year-old…

Last Updated: February 10, 2023, 12:08 IST Follow these steps to find out whether the restaurant is duly registered and has a proper GST number. Sometimes these outlets indulge in fraudulent activities and cheat customers by taking the tax…