#small-business-support

#small-business-support

Stone Street will host its first Halloween Bar Fest. Photo via Getty Images While children trick-or-treat on Oct. 31, adults can spend their Halloweekend participating in boozy activities and letting loose their inner child. Stone Street will host its first Halloween Bar Fest on Nov. 1 from 2 to 8 p.m. Presented by Mad City Bar Fest, several bars will come together to serve the 21-and-older community in an outdoor event featuring games, photo booths and a variety of drink specials.

San Jose has issued 933 business tax certificates to restaurants, street food vendors, cafes and bakeries since 2022, thanks in part to the city's improved permitting process. District 3 - downtown - has seen the greatest number of openings, with 231 new food establishments. District 7 has also seen major growth, with 146 businesses, followed by District 5 with 112 businesses and District 6 with 105 businesses. The majority of openings have happened in neighborhoods including Little Saigon, Calle Willow, Alum Rock, Willow Glen, Japantown,

Student barber points out SMEs make up 95pc of all companies here

EDF has launched a new partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) aimed at helping more than 150,000 small firms reduce their energy costs, cut carbon and gain greater control over their consumption. Through the collaboration, FSB members will gain access to a dedicated online hub featuring free resources such as guides, blogs, videos, webinars and focus groups. The hub is designed to provide practical advice on how to manage energy more efficiently, while also giving members the chance to feed back directly on the kind of support they need in future.

Retirement was never really in my vocabulary - not in the way people expect. I turned 60 this year. I never thought I'd be launching a tech company at this stage in my life, but here I am, building a startup I love, working 60 to 70 hours a week, and feeling more fulfilled than ever. I've always been an entrepreneur

Local leaders have unveiled a revitalization initiative aimed at supporting small businesses, reducing vacant storefronts, and enhancing cultural spaces in East San Jose.

Fat Joe's collaboration with Sonrisa Rum reflects his commitment to helping Puerto Rican small business owners and celebrating his Bronx roots through the spirit of the brand.

Royal Mail has launched a £1 million apprenticeship levy gifting fund to help small UK businesses address skills shortages and foster growth opportunities.

Antioch received a $20,000 grant to create jobs for low-income residents through collaborative problem-solving among nonprofits and small businesses.

Think of it as a Lego set for cities-modular pieces that small businesses can actually afford.