Entries by Business Executive

Trump’s tariffs: Bay Area small businesses, shoppers brace for price hikes

SAN FRANCISCO – President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs Wednesday aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing, calling it “Liberation Day.” These tariffs are essentially taxes that Americans will pay on imported goods. Businesses are expected to pass the added taxes onto consumers, meaning people will likely face higher prices on a wide range of products, […]

Vandals hit another Sacramento small business

Vandals hit another Sacramento small business – CBS Sacramento Watch CBS News Times are already tough for many family-owned businesses, and now a series of smashed windows is adding thousands of dollars in extra expenses. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On […]

FAIR Act advances to state senate, assembly to further small business protections

New York State advanced the FAIR Business Practices Act in legislation that would help protect individuals, small businesses and non-profits from scams. The FAIR Act, which refers to Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business, is meant to protect those most susceptible to harmful conduct placed by larger businesses and targeted cyber-attacks. If passed New […]

Small businesses, nonprofits could be eligible for aid following November drought

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Small businesses and nonprofits in the rural surroundings of Kansas City could be eligible for financial aid following a drought that started last November. The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are available to small businesses and private nonprofits in Missouri that were hit due […]