Entries by Business Executive

‘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 […]





EVP claims StrongRoom AI founder admitted to fraud, faked accounts

One of StrongRoom AI’s biggest investors alleges the start-up’s founder admitted to fraud and faked information to win a government research grant, while a director used its accounts to pay for a trip to Morocco. EVP has taken the Melbourne-headquartered pharmacy software start-up to the Federal Court in the hope of recovering $10.4 million it […]





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 […]