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Commerce minister’s dig at Indian start-ups sparks debate

Cherylann Mollan BBC News, Mumbai Getty Images India’s commerce minister said Indian start-ups are still focused on consumer products like ice creams India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent comments about the country’s start-up ecosystem have sparked a massive debate on social media and evoked strong reactions from some entrepreneurs. At the second edition of Startup […]

Superior Meats owner honored by Small Business Association

Jerry Stroot, the owner of Superior Meats, has been named Montana’s Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This prestigious recognition highlights Stroot’s outstanding contributions to his community and the local economy. With over 34 million small businesses operating across the United States, small businesses are vital to job creation […]

Future Family’s Founder Talks IVF Insurance, Baby Guarantee

Claire Tomkins holds a PhD in applied economics and finance from Stanford University and built a career in consumer finance before she “caught the entrepreneurial bug.” The catalyst for founding her own company? A personal life experience shared by many Americans: undergoing in vitro fertilization, or IVF. Image Credit: Gina Risso. Future Family founder and […]

‘My GST application was rejected because officer expected…’: Entrepreneur claims she got zero support from system

Mahima Jalan, an entrepreneur, has hit out at the systemic hurdles she faced while trying to build a business, including alleged corruption during the GST registration process and difficulty receiving international payments. Her remarks came in response to Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent comments questioning the value being built by Indian startups. “After finishing my […]

Tech entrepreneurs hit back at Goyal’s remark on startups

File photo – Piyush Goyal In response to Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal‘s jibe about Indian startups focusing on food delivery and quick commerce instead of deep-tech innovation, and drawing comparisons with China’s progress, Zepto’s co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha offered a strong rebuttal. He staunchly defended the quick commerce sector, citing Zepto’s impact – […]

I-80 sinkholes: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy introduces grant program to help small businesses affected by repairs

WHARTON, New Jersey (WABC) — Help may be on the way for small businesses in New Jersey that have experienced a decline in revenue due to the lane closures on I-80 near Wharton during sinkhole repairs. The federal Small Business Administration is offering low-interest loans up to $2 million. In addition, Governor Phil Murphy is […]

UAE Named Best Country for Entrepreneurs in 2025

The UAE also leads globally in favorable tax policies, education integration, business infrastructure, and market entry ease. For the fourth year in a row, the UAE has secured the top spot in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report, solidifying its position as the world’s leading environment for entrepreneurship. The country leads 11 out of 13 […]