Falling Confidence Amid Tax Hikes and Trade Wars Business confidence in the UK has hit its lowest point in over two years, according to a recent survey. The Institute of...
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How to Build a Packaging Business with Growth Potential
Turning EU Regulations into Business Opportunities The European Union’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR) have undoubtedly presented challenges for businesses in the packaging industry. However, these challenges come...
Tax Burden Undermining Australia’s Small-Business Owners, Survey Finds
A new study has brought to light the number one frustration among Australia’s small-business owners: the country’s taxing system. According to the 2024 Big Small Business Survey, a large majority...
Solar Startups Are Heating Up: What You Need to Know Before Launching Yours
The clean energy boom is opening doors for entrepreneurs—but success in solar takes more than sunshine and good intentions. Thinking about getting into the solar panel business? You’re not alone....
Business Owners Face Soaring Legal Risks: Here’s How to Protect Yourself from Premises Liability
Slips, trips, and lawsuits—keeping your property safe isn’t just smart, it’s survival. Opening a business isn’t just about turning the key and watching customers roll in. If your location brings...
Trump’s 104% Tariffs on China Threaten U.S. Small Businesses’ Bottom Lines
As President Trump’s sweeping tariff hikes on Chinese imports take effect, small business owners across the U.S. are being thrust into economic uncertainty—none more so than those like Alyssa Chambers,...
Orriginals Honored as April Business of the Month in Jamestown
Local Chamber Spotlights Small Business Making a Big Impact Sometimes the best stories are hiding in plain sight—right on Main Street. For the team behind Orriginals, recognition came not from...
Eric Schmidt Drops £42 Million on London Mansion, Signaling U.S. Buyer Surge in U.K. Property Market
Eric Schmidt, the former Google CEO and one of Silicon Valley’s most recognizable billionaires, has quietly acquired a lavish London mansion for nearly £42 million, solidifying a growing trend: wealthy...
Business Vikings Cash In as Greencore Strikes £1.2bn Deal for Bakkavor
Two Icelandic brothers, known as “business Vikings,” are set for a major payday after their ready meals empire, Bakkavor, agreed to a £1.2bn takeover by Greencore, the UK’s largest sandwich...
Rethinking Banking Options for Small and Medium Businesses in Nigeria
Small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria face a tough choice when it comes to banking. The country’s banking sector is dominated by large financial institutions, but these big banks don’t...