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Bossier Parish Community College host small business expo | News

BOSSIER CITY, La. – Bossier Parish Community College held its first small business expo on Saturday. The expo introduces business students and community members to local entrepreneurs. This allows students to network and learn about career options when they graduate. “Small businesses are really the backbone of the American economy, and that is so true […]

Tariffs on paper products hit Las Vegas small businesses

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Tariffs on paper products are already hitting the bottom lines of small businesses across the Las Vegas Valley, as consumers worry about the future impact on everyday supplies in stores. The chef and owner of Esther’s Kitchen, Ada’s Food and Wine, Bar Boheme and Al Solito Posto speaks to FOX5 […]

Goyal criticizes focus of Indian startups

India’s startup ecosystem has been criticized for its focus on consumer-facing services rather than deep tech and manufacturing. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently highlighted this issue, contrasting Indian startups with their Chinese counterparts. While Goyal’s assessment of the sector’s focus is accurate, the blame lies with the Indian government’s failure to create a supportive environment […]

‘It feels very existential’: Local businesses react to Trump’s tariffs

Local businesses in Princeton are facing mounting uncertainty due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, particularly those targeting Chinese imports. Despite a temporary 90-day pause on some measures, a 10 percent blanket tariff remains, coupled with a 145 percent tariff on all Chinese goods. For small businesses that rely heavily on imports, the impact […]

A business partnership is like a marriage. How to make a successful one

“We did good stuff together, we riffed and created together and improved each other’s ideas,” Mallin said. “I don’t think there was a conscious moment where I said, ‘I’m going to be Scott’s business partner.’ It just morphed into that.” Complementary skills also have fueled their partnership. “I’m a wild visionary, a 20-ideas-a-day kind of […]

Small businesses struggle to adapt amidst tariffs, recession fears

Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are no stranger to pivoting on the fly, but President Donald Trump’s tariffs have sent waves through the media and marketing economy. And for SMBs, it’s difficult to grapple with the constant uncertainty – navigating tariffs, talk of recession and economic uncertainty. Seemingly, the marketing playbook for SMBs is being […]