Small Business
Cuban private grocery stores thrive but only a few people can afford them
Dozens of tiny grocery stores have sprung up around Cuba in recent months
Avoid these 3 business mistakes during the holiday season
Mistakes during the holiday season can be detrimental to a business’s bottom line — but small-business owners still have time to put themselves in the best position for success
TikTok says it regrets Indonesia's decision to to ban e-commerce sales on social media platforms
Chinese-owned app TikTok says it regrets the Indonesian government’s decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms, particularly the impact it would have on the millions of sellers who use TikTok Shop
WeWork warns there's 'substantial doubt' about its ability to stay in business
WeWork is warning there’s “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay in business over the next year because of its financial losses and its need for cash, among other factors
Weeklong dock strike on Canada's west coast is starting to pinch small businesses, experts say
Experts say Canadian consumers aren’t yet feeling the impact of the weekold port strike in British Columbia, but businesses are beginning to be pinched by the shutdown of docks that handle 25% of the country’s foreign trade
Small business owners feel the credit crunch
Small businesses are seeing the already-tough process of getting business loans get even tougher
American Express launches products for small businesses
American Express is launching a suite of financial service products for small businesses as it aims build up its presence in the small business sector
Inflation dampens otherwise bright small biz holiday season
In some ways, the bustling holiday shopping season feels like a return to pre-pandemic days: More people are out and about, shopping in groups and buying for themselves as well as gifts
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Small business group files suit over Biden student loan plan
A small business advocacy group has filed a new lawsuit seeking to block the Biden administration’s efforts to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans