Entries by Business Executive

Black-owned small businesses contributed more than $2 billion to the national economy, study says

Black-owned small businesses are making great strides in the United States as a study found they’re trending up. “We are moving and shaking, and it’s amazing,” said Tiffany Jackson. WATCH BELOW: Entrepreneurs share why ‘it’s definitely worth’ having your own business How Black-owned small businesses are thriving in the U.S. She’s the CEO of BuilderGurl […]

Sacramento creative entrepreneurs can apply for accelerated program to help build their businesses

Sacramento city creative entrepreneurs and businesses can now apply to participate in the 12-week “EveryDay Creative” accelerator program, designed to help scale their businesses. This course is part of a broader eight-month program and is available to entrepreneurs who have developed foundational business skills through either growing their company or completing entrepreneurship courses. Eligible participants […]

Mark Zuckerberg addresses masculinity in Silicon Valley

Mark Zuckerberg recently expressed concerns about the decline of masculinity in Silicon Valley during an interview with Joe Rogan. He stated, “I think a lot of the corporate world is pretty culturally neutered… It’s one thing to want a good environment for everyone and another to say that ‘masculinity is bad.’” Zuckerberg added, “I think […]

Small Business Administration offering loans to businesses affected by winter storm

La. (KPLC) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering relief to small businesses across Louisiana that suffered economic losses from the Jan. winter storm. The SBA issued a disaster declaration after Gov. Jeff Landry requested it on Feb. 4. The declaration means the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to […]

7 Mental Health Entrepreneurs Who Turned Their Own Pain Into Purpose

Clockwise from top left: Mary Lemmer, Dr. Claire Green-Forde, Jen Burke, and Jessica Sikora YAUHENIYA PIRAHOVA In my five-part series on mental health and entrepreneurship, I’m sharing the personal stories of women managing diagnoses like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD while building their businesses. Over the last four articles, I’ve explored why those of us […]

Philadelphia launches $5M Small Business Catalyst Fund to help local entrepreneurs – Metro Philadelphia

In this file photo, Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks during a news conference at City Hall. JACK TOMCZUK / METRO FILE PHOTO Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. Philadelphia officials announced new finding to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow in the city. The Philadelphia […]

Britain’s tech unicorns are galloping overseas

7 February 2025 By Baroness Stowell @tinastowell Photo: Henry Nicholls – WPA Pool/Getty Images Photo: Henry Nicholls – WPA Pool/Getty Images Share Labour are at a crossroads: liberate companies for growth or strangle them with red tape? Some of our most successful tech companies are moving abroad We should not just be an ‘incubator economy’ […]

Mastercard Supports Canadian Small Businesses with New Funding

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has recently unveiled the newest recipients of the Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund. The Fund grants $10,000 CAD to 10 Canadian women small business owners alongside “support to grow and scale their businesses.” Recipients receive a Priceless experience in Toronto providing them with expert mentorship, community building opportunities with fellow […]