Small Business News

California Business Journal

California launches new tax credit to help struggling small businesses in 2025

The state unveils a new payroll-based tax incentive aimed at helping local employers stay competitive.

3 hours ago

SBA Newsroom

SBA expands access to microloans for women- and minority-owned businesses

New changes make it easier for entrepreneurs to secure financing under $50,000.

6 hours ago

KTLA 5

Retail theft crackdown: New California bill proposes stronger protections for small shops

Local retailers push for faster police response and tougher penalties.

1 day ago

Bloomberg Markets

Rising inventory costs pressure small wholesalers across the West Coast

Import fees and storage costs hit their highest levels since 2020.

12 hours ago

CalMatters

Possible mid-year minimum wage adjustment could impact thousands of employers

Economists warn that inflation triggers might activate the 2025 wage clause earlier than expected.

5 hours ago

TechCrunch

AI tools help California small businesses cut admin time by up to 40%

From scheduling to accounting, automation is becoming a core part of daily operations.

4 hours ago

ABC7 Los Angeles

New food-industry grants open for Los Angeles restaurants and cafes

Business owners can apply for up to $15,000 to fund equipment upgrades.

1 day ago

CNBC

Commercial rent spikes create new challenges for small businesses nationwide

Landlords raise prices as demand for high-visibility retail spaces grows.

8 hours ago

Reuters

Supply chain stabilizing: Import delays drop to their lowest point in 3 years

Improved shipping routes bring relief to wholesalers and distributors.

2 hours ago

SF Chronicle

California launches energy rebate program for small business upgrades

Eligible businesses can claim rebates for lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration improvements.

9 hours ago

Los Angeles Times

E-commerce surges again as California consumers return to online shopping

Small retailers see a rise in website sales as shoppers favor convenience over in-store visits.

3 hours ago

San Diego Union-Tribune

San Diego small businesses struggle to hire as competition intensifies

Owners say higher wages and staffing shortages are limiting their ability to expand.

5 hours ago

NBC Bay Area

California updates street-vendor rules in effort to support micro-entrepreneurs

New guidelines make it easier for vendors to operate legally across major cities.

1 day ago

USA Today

Small retailers embrace ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ to boost sales amid tight budgets

Store owners say flexible payments are driving more repeat customers.

7 hours ago

Sacramento Bee

California manufacturers gain access to new equipment grants

A state-funded program offers support for small production facilities upgrading machinery.

10 hours ago

Entrepreneur

Subscription models grow popular among small businesses in 2025

Gyms, boutiques, and home-services companies turn to recurring revenue offerings to stabilize growth.

4 hours ago

FreightWaves

Trucking rates fall on the West Coast, offering relief to small importers

After years of volatility, lower logistics costs help wholesalers regain margin.

2 hours ago

LAist

Pop-up markets surge in Los Angeles as new entrepreneurs test business ideas

Affordable booth fees make it easier for first-time founders to launch without risk.

1 day ago

Forbes

Cash flow problems intensify for small businesses as credit conditions tighten

Many owners say they’re turning to alternative lenders after banks scale back approvals.

8 hours ago

KCRA Sacramento

Tourism rebound brings new momentum for small businesses across California

Local shops and restaurants see more foot traffic as travel picks up statewide.

6 hours ago

Small Business Daily

‘Everyone is hunkering down.’ The affordability crisis rattles mom-and-pop shops

Surging import costs, higher payroll expenses, and fewer affordable loans are squeezing small businesses nationwide.

2 days ago

GrantWatch

7 Small Business Grants Entrepreneurs Can Apply for This Season

Free money for growth? These grants are open for applications now — don't miss your chance.

2 days ago

The Wall Street Journal

New Layoff Tactics Bring New Blunders

Plus, small-business owners embrace AI as hiring tightens in 2025.

1 day ago

FOX 13 News Utah

'Shop Local' push in Payson as Small Business Saturday becomes Christmas festival

A Payson café leads a community effort encouraging support for local entrepreneurs.

1 day ago

MLive.com

Small business owners can apply now for Lift ME accelerator program

Central Michigan University opens applications for a free startup accelerator.

2 days ago

WKRC

Pink Friday initiative aims to make small businesses holiday hotspots

Middletown businesses launch a new event to boost foot traffic.

1 day ago

News 9

Car drives through walls of Harrah small business

A local coffee shop plans its rebuild after a crash damages their shop.

1 day ago

Yahoo Finance

How Alabama is investing in its small business ecosystem

Mastercard reports progress on statewide support initiatives.

2 hours ago

Dallas News

South Dallas center nurtures talent and small businesses

A new innovation center boosts local entrepreneurship pathways.

2 days ago