#small-business

#small-business

In the new AT&T Business commercial, cast members from The Office reunite to promote an AI-powered alarm clock, showcasing their chemistry and nostalgia from the show.

Guerrero's journey from delivering flowers to becoming a full-time floral designer emerged when he met Leyla Naderja while working at Starbucks in 2014.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20% of small businesses fail within one year, and by year five, 50% have failed, revealing stark survival odds.

The most special thing about wooden flowers are that they never die! Sola wood is one of the lightest woods in the world, cork-like and gentle to shape.

Khan started out with a little halal cart down on Wall Street, just after the September 11 attacks. Running a halal cart is a rough business: permits cost an arm and a leg, and the city fines you without mercy.

Networking events like the Real Deal can provide valuable connections, but they shouldn't distract you from your core business operations. Assess the potential benefits against time lost.

Tapp'd by Shmash'd is a new beer hall in Belmont offering Peninsula brews and craft smashburgers. Owner Gil Sesma merges his beer expertise with a passion for burgers.

The new Brother MFC-J4350DW and MFC-J4550DW printers offer 20ipm print speeds, automatic two-sided printing, and support for 5GHz wireless connectivity, along with 350 pages of ink.

"Parking is vital to my survival," Cheethirala said, highlighting the direct impact of the loss of parking on his business viability.

According to industry estimates, around 2% of small businesses with Google profiles face suspension every month. That translates to approximately 100,000 businesses hit by suspension every month.

According to the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), the Small Business Optimism Index dropped 2.3 points in January 2025 to 102.8. While still above the long-term average of 98, it's a notable shift.

"I think that's going to have an enormous impact on the growth of businesses in this country. There are certain tax provisions in this bill, investing in capital equipment, spending on research and development, [increasing] the exemption for estate taxes, [and] they've all been made permanent, which means that small businesses can make long-term decisions about investing in their businesses."

"Ebrahein's like me in a lot of ways: a nomad, someone who goes toward what they need and what's going to serve them," says Gibson.

"Being outside in nature with my family members, as well as enjoying creatures and animals, like friends' pets and my own, has all come together to shape my heart, for sure."

Generative AI's potential to bolster business is staggering, estimated to add more value to the economy annually than the entire GDP of the United Kingdom.

Offering a yoga studio membership equates to financial stability for independently owned studios, which face challenges similar to small businesses with high failure rates.

Susanna Conaway, owner of Feral Studio, shared that her new Berkeley location offers dedicated spaces for teaching and private practice, which was not possible in Oakland.

Silly Nice stands out in the cannabis market due to its commitment to quality, community, and authenticity, gaining recognition as a top brand in New York.

"Small business owners are deeply concerned at this regulatory expansion. It will force those who don't already use reporting software from big providers to adopt new systems and shoulder the cost and upheaval."

When you import goods, raw materials, or components priced in foreign currency, you take on transaction and budget risks.

Comprehensive business insurance serves as a fundamental safety net for organizations, helping them to protect their assets, employees, and reputations against unforeseen risks.

We live out of this. My brother lives out of this," Riyad told SFGATE, noting that several of his employees are "scared to death of the unknown."

The name Sandbox Ceramics reflects practical moments in Petra’s career, symbolizing her creative journey and the playful nature of her art.

After the passing of my parents, I needed a way to cope. Crafting these birdhouses not only honors them but also brings me joy.

Wix Studio uniquely caters to professional designers and developers, blending ease of use with advanced capabilities for an enhanced web design experience.

It creates a real, new opportunity this year, and probably for the next several years.

"What has always drawn my attention to the ITC is that it is a fairly collaborative and yet aggressive forum for building a detailed factual record around which you can gather a host of opinions."

Californians are enduring excessive financial burdens from an ADA system that, instead of fostering access, has been turned into a mechanism for exploitative lawsuits against small businesses.

Direct Mail is a Mac-focused email marketing app that streamlines the process of designing, sending, and tracking email campaigns with powerful tools and user-friendly features.

"Those markets, in reality, they're our biggest supporters when the economy is slow. The customers who can't get here can always go to the farmer's markets."