The Signs of Business Failure. Small-business owners are optimistic by nature, but when they make the decision to launch a new venture, they should recognize there is a chance the business will fail.

An important consideration when operating a small business is the type of signage you implement in and around your facility. The right sign can make a favorable first impression to potential ...

It's unlikely that the Trump administration will completely abandon small business contracting, but a change in who those dollars go to appears likely with DEI efforts being rolled back. In this ...

Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, an excellent day to – let me consult my map of Southern California’s many bookstores – visit one of the 80+(!) shops between Santa Barbara and San Diego ...

Senior vice president for business development. TMC Financing, 1611 Telegraph Ave., Ste. 504, Oakland, CA 94612; 888-989-8855; tmcfinancing.com Anna O’Brien serves Northern California and Oregon.

The Small Business Confidence Index (SBCI) for Q1 2025 stands at 107.3, marking an 18.4% q-o-q rise, signalling a cautious rebound in business sentiments. The report highlights improvements in ...