GECCU President calls for balanced societal support for Youth

President of GECCU, Michael Sayers, has issued a call for balance in how society supports its youth, urging that boys and young men must not be left behind. Speaking at GECCU’s annual bursary award ceremony last Wednesday, Sayers highlighted the...

Aurora gets $2 million state grant to do work on low-income rental units

The city of Aurora has received a $2 million state grant to launch a program offering heating and air conditioning unit upgrades to rental properties with low- to moderate-income residents. This program, which is something Aurora hasn’t really...

Zoho Sign Gets New AI Features to Help Small Businesses Work Smarter

Artificial intelligence has long promised to streamline business operations, but many small businesses have found the reality to be complicated, expensive, or out of reach. Zoho Corporation wants to change that. The company announced a broad...

Zoho Desk Expands Collaboration AI to Simplify Work for Small Businesses

Zoho Corporation is making another major move to simplify how small businesses adopt and use artificial intelligence — this time by embedding “agentic AI” directly into its Collaboration, Customer Experience, and Human Resources tools at no extra...

New Haven joins 8 other local municipalities in lawsuit against Trump administration

Mayor Justin Elicker said the Trump administration is imposing "unlawful and unrelated conditions on federal emergency and disaster preparedness funds." NEW HAVEN, Conn. — New Haven announced Monday they are joining their third lawsuit against the...

Top Cyber Security Software For Small Businesses

A message from our partner Get Fortect now and keep your Windows PC up and running smoothly each time you use it. The tool will regularly check the health of you system files, drivers, hardware and apps, and tackle potential problems before you...

Allison Renville Announces Bid for South Dakota Governor in 2026, Focuses on Education, Tribal Sovereignty, and Small Business Growth

PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The 2026 South Dakota governor’s race is getting more crowded. According to Dakota News Now, community advocate and political organizer Allison Renville announced yesterday on social media that she’s entering the race....

10 Advantages of Using an Android POS System for Small Businesses

The Independent was not involved in the creation of this sponsored content. Running a small business means finding tools that make everyday tasks easier. A popular option among some business owners today is switching to an Android POS system....

NPIF II delivers £180m of support to Northern businesses

InvestmentThe Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has directly invested £115 million into over 300 small businesses across the North of England alongside an additional £68m of private sector co-investment, taking its total delivery to...

Celebrating Small Business Week at the Langley Chamber

It’s been a challenging five years for small businesses, said Cory Redekop, CEO, Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, and the fact they are still here is a testament to their resilience and adaptability. “If you’re still in business now, dealing...

Small Businesses Ask Lawmakers to Shield Skill Games from Big Taxes

About a hundred small business owners, vendors, and community backers met at the Hershey Italian Lodge this week to ask for fair rules and sensible taxes on Pennsylvania’s skill games. The event, part rally and part town debate, showed how these...

Youths get a break via Team support

Many young people grow up facing daunting challenges that threaten to derail them from their dreams before they take shape. Without access to proper guidance, resources and opportunities, they risk slipping through the cracks of society. With...

State Offers Grants to Grow Dairy, Beef Industries

The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) has announced two grant programs to assist dairy and beef producers in Missouri. Grant amounts of up to $40,000 are available to established producers in the state for...

How SMEs Can Protect Cash Flow Before New Late Payment Law

12:00 AM 21st October 2025 business Image by Michael Schüler from Pixabay While the UK Government consults on major reforms to combat late payments, any new laws are unlikely to take effect until 2026 or 2027. In the interim, small businesses and...

Small Business Week: Venture Norfolk helps entrepreneurs turn big ideas into reality

Rawpixel / Depositphotos.com Venture Norfolk is helping local entrepreneurs turn their business dreams into reality — one plan at a time. General Manager Kristine Carey says Venture Norfolk is a community-based, federally funded organization that...

Zoho Adds Free AI Collaboration Tools to Simplify Work for Small Businesses

Artificial intelligence has often felt out of reach for many small businesses—too complex, too costly, and too disconnected from the tools they already use. Zoho Corporation is aiming to change that. The company announced a wave of new “agentic...

Maple Ridge hosting daily events for entrepreneurs during Small Business Week

Published 5:00 am Monday, October 20, 2025 Business owners looking for new ways to build success are invited to take part in the City of Maple Ridge’s Seven Days of Small Business series, during Small Business Week. Running from Oct. 19 to 25, it...

MI Small Business Helper for Entrepreneurs Launches in Michigan

The New Economy Initiative and Gilbert Family Foundation have launched MI Small Business Helper, a free, digital platform designed to connect southeast Michigan entrepreneurs and founders — like those from the Mushroom Angel Co. (pictured) — with...

Warning to small businesses ahead of festive season and Black Friday

Six cybersecurity tips for small businesses to implement. With two of the busiest seasons for retailers approaching, businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), have been warned to beef up their cybersecurity, as this is when...

The Role Of Your Company Formations In Building A Digitally Driven SME Economy

Article – Hugh Grant Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of modern economies. As technology reshapes how businesses start and operate, the need for faster, simpler, and more digital ways to launch companies has never been...