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Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Bronx Hub Businesses Brace As Drug Activity Spills Out

Fencing off Roberto Clemente Plaza in the South Bronx displaced open-air drug use to surrounding streets, harming local businesses while authorities combine enforcement with outreach efforts.
US politics
fromKTRH Local Houston and Texas News
4 days ago

Leftist New York City Council Members Propose $30/Hr. Minimum Wage | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News

Proposed minimum wage increase to $30/hr by 2030 may reduce jobs and increase automation rather than improve worker outcomes, according to economist analysis.
US politics
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Small businesses sceptical over tariff refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

Small business owners doubt they will recover $175 billion in tariff refunds due to legal complexity and administrative barriers despite Supreme Court ruling striking down Trump's tariff regime.
Law
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Opinion | Utah lawmakers want to protect kids. An illegal new tax won't help.

Utah's proposed 4.7% tax on high-revenue targeted advertising companies aims to protect children but will harm small businesses relying on social media advertising.
Cannabis
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | The crisis facing New York's licensed hemp industry | amNewYork

New York hemp retailers face systematic regulatory crackdowns and six-figure tax penalties from state agencies, forcing many businesses to close despite operating legally under state and federal hemp laws.
European startups
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ending UK customs relief on low-value imports could push up prices, BCC says

Removing the UK's tariff exemption on imports under £135 risks raising prices and harming small businesses, requiring a phased approach rather than abrupt implementation.
#tariffs
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Fed survey reveals Trump's tariff gut punch to the backbone of the U.S. economy: small business | Fortune

fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

'All over again, taxation without representation': Tea enthusiasts, historians argue tariff regime is the same as the American Revolution | Fortune

fromFortune
5 months ago
US politics

Tariff whiplash is hurting small businesses - and it's only getting worse | Fortune

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Fed survey reveals Trump's tariff gut punch to the backbone of the U.S. economy: small business | Fortune

fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

'All over again, taxation without representation': Tea enthusiasts, historians argue tariff regime is the same as the American Revolution | Fortune

fromFortune
5 months ago
US politics

Tariff whiplash is hurting small businesses - and it's only getting worse | Fortune

East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Alameda police warn of a spike in car break-ins, burglaries, and vandalism

Alameda experiences a 9% overall crime decrease but faces rising property crimes including break-ins, vandalism, and vehicle damage across the city.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's no news just when we wanted some': Business leaders react to spring statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a low-key spring forecast offering minimal business relief, disappointing owners facing rising employment costs, business rates increases, and reduced consumer spending.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

Competing Bills Leave Oregon's Recreation Industry in Limbo as the State's Legislative Session Nears its End - SnowBrains

Oregon's 2014 Supreme Court ruling nullified liability waiver enforceability, causing insurance carriers to exit, premiums to rise, and recreation amenities to close, with proposed SB 1517 failing to adequately restore waivers while SB 1593 seeks comprehensive reform.
US politics
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

1,800+ Companies Suing for $130 Billion in Tariff Refunds

Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, triggering 1,800+ lawsuits for $130 billion in refunds, with major corporations better positioned than small businesses to recover funds.
fromModern Retail
2 weeks ago

Marketplace Briefing: Online merchants aren't lowering prices despite Supreme Court ruling

We're still increasing pricing based on the most up-to-date tariff announcements from India and the U.S., because it's not going back down to zero. It's still elevated. The cost of our goods has also shot up, because gold has almost doubled since last year.
E-Commerce
US politics
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

Brands celebrate tariff reprieve, but fresh uncertainty looms

Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, but new 15% global tariffs create ongoing uncertainty for small business executives managing supply chains and inventory decisions.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Man receives 42,000 bill for data roaming charges after Morocco holiday

Small business owner faced a £42,000 bill after his daughter's data roaming use in Morocco under a contract with uncapped 'rest-of-world' charges.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

ICE Has Kidnapped The Staff At My Favorite Burrito Shop - Above the Law

I know a little place where the ingredients are always fresh. You can get a mega-burrito and a Dos Equis to wash it down for not much more than 10 bucks. If you're in a bad mood when you arrive, you won't be for long, because the workers smile, they laugh, they seem like they're having so much fun making your food just the way you like it that you can't help but start to feel like you're having a little fun yourself.
Law
fromKqed
1 month ago

San Francisco Extends Curfew for Downtown Convenience Stores | KQED

"This legislation is a necessary step toward bringing these drug markets under control and restoring livability to Mid-Market and SOMA," Leah Edwards, a District 6 resident, wrote in a letter of support. A separate independent study published in November 2025 also found a 56% reduction in drug-related incidents during the curfew hours over nine months. However, authors of that study told Mission Local that their findings should not be taken as conclusive support for the approach, but rather offer preliminary and limited data.
San Francisco
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a business owner in Minneapolis working 16-hour shifts so my staff can stay home to avoid ICE

ICE enforcement near Minneapolis is disrupting a six-person restaurant, causing employees to miss shifts, forcing reduced hours and safety changes, and threatening pay and operations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Rob Schneider Brags He Beat Newsom's Vaccine Checks

In California, Gavin Newsom, he closed churches but kept open strip club which I appreciated and he kept open the liquor stores and the weed stores. It was like, what? And then closed private businesses. He said if you have more than 1,000 people [when you] perform, then they have to bring their vaccine cards. So I said, OK, just sell 999 tickets.' I'm not going to force anyone to do anything.
US politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Parking is hellish at a Bay Area plaza. Restauranteurs say it's killing business

The lawsuit alleges that the property owner and the management board, among others listed, had a breach of fiduciary duty by misusing Vietnam Town member fees "without the consent" rather than using the funds for structural repairs at Vietnam Town. Nguyen said that Vietnam Town tenants pay monthly homeowners association fees that range from about $400 to $500, depending on the square footage of a space, with each space considered a condo unit at the plaza.
Real estate
#power-outage
from48 hills
2 months ago
San Francisco

As alarm over massive blackout grew, some found camaraderie at local spots - 48 hills

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Massive Power Outage In San Francisco Leaves 100,000+ In the Dark, Disrupts Muni and BART

from48 hills
2 months ago
San Francisco

As alarm over massive blackout grew, some found camaraderie at local spots - 48 hills

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Massive Power Outage In San Francisco Leaves 100,000+ In the Dark, Disrupts Muni and BART

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Monday's Headlines: Dining Dash Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Please donate. Click here to donate.Streetsblog provides high-quality journalism and analysis for free - which is something to be celebrated in an era of paywalls. Once a year, we ask for your tax-deductible donations to support our reporters and editors as they advance the movement to end car dependency in our communities. If you already support our work, thank you! If not, can we ask for your help? This year's fundraiser includes a special gift for our biggest supporters. Don't miss out. Together, we can create a more livable, walkable, bikeable, equitable and enjoyable city for all. Happy holidays from the Streetsblog team!
New York City
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Companies face 60,000 fines under plans to extend right-to-work checks to freelancers

Proposed UK rules would force right-to-work checks on freelancers and casual workers, risking fines up to £60,000 per worker and heavy administrative burdens for small businesses.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'Losing co-working space would force me from job'

The States-funded Digital Greenhouse co-working hub may be cut, forcing some users to quit jobs or work alone due to loss of affordable workspace.
#de-minimis-exemption
fromFortune
3 months ago
Canada news

'It wasn't worth the $10 tariff for a $27 purchase': American shoppers find maybe they just won't buy that small thing from Canada or England this year | Fortune

fromFortune
3 months ago
Canada news

'It wasn't worth the $10 tariff for a $27 purchase': American shoppers find maybe they just won't buy that small thing from Canada or England this year | Fortune

San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

SF supervisor hopes to expand Tenderloin business curfew to SoMa neighborhood

San Francisco plans to expand a Tenderloin corner-store curfew that reduced local drug-related crimes but faces business owners' economic concerns.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Letters: Progressive' parcel tax would backfire on Oakland residents

A square-footage-based parcel tax would unfairly burden large-space owners and businesses, while effective crime deterrence depends on certain, carefully implemented punishments that respect civil rights.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

The mayor has declared the homeless emergency over. South L.A. merchants and residents aren't so sure

"We are extremely affected by the homeless. Is no one going to help us? It seems they have more rights than we do."
Los Angeles
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

East San Jose small businesses struggle amid VTA construction - San Jose Spotlight

Construction of VTA's Eastridge-to-BART Regional Connector is disrupting Capitol Expressway traffic and harming local businesses, prompting a $500,000 assistance allocation.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

What has US Supreme Court said about Trump's trade tariffs? Does it matter?

The Supreme Court is reviewing whether President Trump had authority to impose broad tariffs using emergency powers, after lower courts ruled the tariffs illegal and businesses reported harm.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

New Bathurst streetcar priority lanes have commuters hopeful, businesses cautious | CBC News

Toronto will convert Bathurst Street's middle lanes into TTC-priority lanes, reducing car lanes and eliminating street parking, boosting transit speed while raising local business concerns.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

Lone gas station on Alameda's Bay Farm Island closing by end of month

The Bay Farm Island Unocal 76 gas station will close because replacing its single-walled underground tank with a state-mandated double-walled tank costs about $2 million.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
4 months ago

Brooklyn business owners sue NYC over new court street bike lane

Court Street merchants sued NYC and DOT, claiming a new protected bike lane removed parking and lanes, harming traffic flow and local business sales.
Boston
fromwww.boston.com
4 months ago

Boston officials say new police initiative curbing shoplifting, but more work needed

Retail shoplifting in Boston's major districts is rising, harming businesses and neighborhoods and prompting coordinated, data-driven police and prosecutor interventions.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

If you post it, they will come: The businesses turning likes into livelihoods

Social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram have made it easier than ever to get noticed by the world. How does it feel when your business is at the centre of a viral trend? Spend any time on social media and it won't be long before you see footage of some holiday mishap accompanied by the ironic voiceover, "Nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday." The travel firm's upbeat theme music and tagline has become an internet meme unit.
Growth hacking
New York Giants
fromGothamist
5 months ago

A $30 minimum wage in NYC? It's another proposal on the line for city voters.

Zohran Mamdani proposes raising New York City's minimum wage to $30 by 2030, prompting economic, job, and small-business affordability concerns.
Business
fromFortune
5 months ago

The job market is weak and getting weaker, top economists says, while Trump looks to the future | Fortune

Private payroll measures show the U.S. job market was weak in September, with little to no net job growth and signs of deterioration.
California
fromForbes
5 months ago

This Week In Small Business Technology News: California Regulates AI, ChatGPT Adds E-Commerce And Slack Rolls Out An AI "Teammate"

California enacted SB 53 requiring developers of advanced AI systems to disclose safety and security protocols, report risks and cyberattacks, and provide whistleblower protections.
Agriculture
fromApartment Therapy
5 months ago

The Controversial Thing Plant Shop Owners Say You Should Never Do

Proplifting is stealing plant parts from stores and harms small plant-shop owners by reducing saleability and causing financial and emotional damage.
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Reeves VAT bombshell: Small firms face 30,000 registration threshold in Budget shake-up

Small businesses are bracing for a major shake-up after it emerged the Treasury is considering slashing the VAT registration threshold from £90,000 to just £30,000. The move, reportedly under review ahead of the November 26 Budget, would pull tens of thousands of sole traders and small firms into the VAT system for the first time, forcing them to charge customers more and deal with additional red tape.
UK news
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

San Anselmo residents say new 'alienating' parking system is causing frustration, hurting business

San Anselmo implemented a $1.50/hour pay-to-park system on its main commercial corridor, prompting business complaints about lost revenue and confusing kiosks.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Reeves' tax hikes have hit one in five job vacancies' at small firms

Employer national insurance increases coincided with an 18% fall in small-business job vacancies and prompted demands to reverse the related business tax.
fromPadailypost
6 months ago

New bike lanes on El Camino hit local businesses hard

"The changes we're making really are balancing a lot of competing interests for limited curb space, so where we've been able to help we've tried to do so," Baird said.
Silicon Valley
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Brides are asking brands for free wedding swag-and posting the hauls on TikTok

Brides with modest social followings increasingly request free wedding products from brands in exchange for social-media posts, creating tension between exposure and small-business capacity.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

'I have a warehouse full of berets': Small businesses teeter as a US mail change threatens their core customers

Suspension of US-bound postal deliveries and the end of the de minimis exemption are halting international small-business shipments, causing cancellations, refunds, and inventory backlogs.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

'Please help!': DoorDash mistakenly pays hacker after account breach; repays East Bay restaurant

A DoorDash merchant account was hijacked via a suspected phone scam, account details altered, and DoorDash accidentally paid a fraudulent account despite no platform breach.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

TfL faces calls to keep Congestion Charge exemption

Elly Baker, Labour's City Hall spokesperson for transport, has argued against the removal of the electric vehicle exemption from the Congestion Charge, stating that it would be 'counter-productive' and hinder efforts to transition away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
London politics
fromwww.sgvtribune.com
8 months ago

Police search for suspects in $1.5 million jewelry heist at California store

Owner Rosanna Meza's brothers discovered the safes open and most of the inventory missing when they arrived at Meza's Jewelry on Sunday morning. The burglars stole approximately $1.5 million in jewelry, leaving only some 10 karat gold chains behind. The store lacked insurance to cover the loss, compounding the impact of the theft.
Canada news
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

California judge blocks Trump administration anti-money laundering affecting border businesses

A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration rule aimed at combating money laundering that threatened small businesses due to excessive reporting requirements.
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