City of Champaign opens applications for second round of small business funding programs

The City of Champaign, working with the Champaign County Economic Development Center, has announced a second round of its New and Growing Business Programs. These initiatives aim to support small businesses within the city by offering financial...

Small business takes a hit

Aubrey Schofield closed his Old Thyme Fun Shop in July. A new owner has purchased the South Adams Sreet property. — File photo News By Michaela Rush Standard-Radio Post reporter on September 17, 2025 Small business takes a hit Business owners who...

5 Essential Small Business Leadership Training Programs

As a small business owner, you know effective leadership is vital for success. Implementing leadership training programs can help you develop fundamental skills for managing your team. These programs range from customized mentorships to...

Money Matters: Loans for Small Business on Coast Live

Posted Hampton Roads, VA—On this Money Matters segment, we looked into Small Business Loans for Entrepreneurs. SBA 504 loans help small businesses finance major projects like purchasing a brick-and-mortar building or equipment needed to run the...

How this husband-and-wife duo turned their passion for health into a small business

Startup wisdom: Why resilience is the most underrated metric in startup success

Startup wisdom is a new TNW series offering practical lessons from experts who’ve helped build great companies. This week, global traction strategist Nina Aziz Justin — founder of The Resilience Mentor — shares her approach to building resilience....

Entrepreneurs benefit from Innovate ND program

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The North Dakota Department of Commerce is re-launching Innovate N.D., a program that helps entrepreneurs validate business ideas and grow companies. It’s set up in the form of voucher-based reimbursements. There are two...

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Carthage

September 17, 2025 | Austin, Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Carthage on Thursday, September 25. Held throughout the year and in regions across the state, the Governor’s...

The Mill holding a small-business Quickbooks event

If you’re a small business owner, a budding entrepreneur or just thinking about starting up a side hustle of your own, The Mill Workspace has an upcoming event that might be of interest to you. Looking for a solution for your accounting needs? The...

Investment in Canada’s Industrial Sector Drops to Lowest Level on Record: Bank Report

Workers position pipe during construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in Abbotsford, B.C., on May 3, 2023. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck Real investment in industrial machinery and equipment in Canada has dropped to the lowest level...

Champaign relaunches small business support programs with up to $20,000 in funding

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Champaign have another opportunity to grow their ventures, as the City of Champaign announces the second round of its New and Growing Business Programs. In partnership...

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Entrepreneur Burnout Is Real: Here’s How To Protect Your Energy

by Black Enterprise September 17, 2025 Audit where you’re displacing the most energy Reader’s Question: Dear Fairygodmentor, As an entrepreneur, I feel like I’m always “on.” How do I avoid burnout while running my business? – Burning the Candle...

Small Business Owners Are Overworked – 5 Marketing Moves To Make

Small Business Owners Are Overworked – 5 Marketing Moves To Make getty "Small businesses are under real pressure to see positive results from their marketing, but many feel like they are doing more without getting more back. They are working...

Christian Lyk: «My Best Investment Was a Cask of Springbank Single Malt Whisky»

Every week, interesting personalities from the world of finance and beyond share their personal preferences on finews.privé. What do you do first in the morning? On weekdays my alarm goes off at 5:15 a.m. After shaving and showering, I have an...

Louth female entrepreneurs to gather for National Women’s Enterprise Day

Above: Pictured at The Monasterboice Inn ahead of National Women's Enterprise Day on October 16th are (L-R) Nicola Mitchell and Aoife Fegan from Local Enterprise Office Meath, Nikki Campbell, Head of Enterprise Local Enterprise Office Louth, Ali...

Moldovan economic development minister, UMAEF representatives discuss support for entrepreneurship from Moldova

Opportunities for supporting entrepreneurship from Moldova have been analyzed by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Digitization Doina Nistor with representatives of the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF)....

Fair exposes teenagers to intrigues of successful entrepreneurship

The just-concluded two-day business and career fair, organised by Ikoyi Baptist Church (IBC), has exposed teenagers, including young adults, to the skills needed to become successful entrepreneurs. A certified coach and Chairperson of the fair,...

Discover Strength Named on Entrepreneur’s 2025 List

By: Discover Strength | 0 Shares 73 Reads September 16, 2025 // Franchising.com // MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Discover Strength has been named on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top New and Emerging Franchises list. “This recognition from Entrepreneur is a testament...

First round of grant recipients named for Detroit Startup Fund 

Three scale-stage companies received $50,000 each, while 10 seed-stage companies were granted $15,000. The money in the fund comes from the city's general fund. The fund's stated purpose is to grow the startup company ecosystem in Detroit. The...