Tag: Small Business
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Pubs Brace for Christmas Disaster: How Politics May Hit the Yuletide Cheer
UK pubs face a precarious Christmas season In towns and villages across Britain, local pubs are bracing for what could be a difficult Christmas. The pressures are real: rising energy costs, an undersupplied hospitality workforce, and the aftershocks of political upheaval that have seeped into everyday life. For many pub landlords and regulars, December is…
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When the Stable Path Isn’t So Stable: Fresh Graduates Turning to Startups Amid Job Uncertainty
The Shifting Why Behind Graduates’ Careers For years, the conventional route for fresh graduates has been to secure a stable job, climb the corporate ladder, and gradually build a financial cushion. But in Singapore, a growing number of new degree holders are choosing a different path. Faced with persistent job applications that yield little or…
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Times Square Legend in Peril: Jimmy’s Corner Faces Eviction
Introduction: A Landmark at Risk In the heart of New York’s glitzy Times Square sits a stubbornly unchanged relic: Jimmy’s Corner. Founded in 1971 by former boxer turned trainer Jimmy Glenn, the small corner bar became a neighborhood institution, a place where locals and travelers could trade stories over a cold drink while watching the…
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Federal Bill Bans Intoxicating Hemp: Impact on Chicago Shops
Overview: A Federal Change That Hits Home in Chicago In a move that has sent shockwaves through Chicago’s hemp retail sector, a recently enacted federal bill ends the possibility of selling intoxicating hemp products. The legislation, designed to address regulatory gaps in hemp-derived goods, also marks a shutdown for businesses built around selling highs derived…
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Beltline Grocer Steps Up Overnight Watch After Two Break-Ins in a Week
Two Break-Ins in One Week Spur Action In the Beltline neighborhood, a local grocer is reevaluating its security measures after surviving two break-ins within the span of seven days. The store, a staple for residents seeking fresh produce and everyday staples, faced disturbances that shook staff and customers alike. While no one was seriously harmed…
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Lavender Farming in the Yarra Valley: 35 Years with Annemarie Manders
A life rooted in lavender and the Yarra Valley In the rolling landscapes of the Yarra Valley, a small purple bloom has become a symbol of endurance, community, and a life shaped by chance and choice. Annemarie Manders has spent 35 years cultivating lavender, turning a wandering impulse into a lasting legacy. Her story isn’t…
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Canada Post Strikes: What’s Happening and Why It Matters
Overview of the Situation More than a month into rotating Canada Post strikes, workers and the businesses that rely on the national postal service are navigating growing uncertainty. The labour action, driven by negotiations between Canada Post workers represented by unions and the crown corporation, has disrupted mail delivery across the country. For households awaiting…
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Bubble Tea Franchisees Warn Over Flawed Business Model
Background: A New Benchmark for a Bubble Tea Chain In early 2022, discussions between a bubble tea chain’s leadership and its franchisees drew attention to a bold business plan. The core issue at the heart of the talks was a benchmark of 150 cups per day per store. While growth targets are common in franchise…
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Day 2 Brims with Music, Dance and Vendor Showcases at Ecobank-JoyBusiness SME Fair
Vibrant Energy Takes Center Stage on Day 2 The Ecobank-JoyBusiness SME Fair returned with a festive buzz on Day 2, as vendors paused their sales pitches to join in the celebration. The exhibition grounds filled with the rhythmic pulse of live music from Audio By Carbonatix, the speakers blasting upbeat tunes that encouraged spontaneous dancing…
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Music, Motion, and Market Momentum: Day 2 at the Ecobank-JoyBusiness SME Fair
Vibrant Day Two: A Celebration of Movement and Market Momentum The Ecobank-JoyBusiness SME Fair moved into its second day with a rhythmic burst of energy. As music filled the exhibition grounds, vendors paused the constant push to sell and instead joined in a collective celebration of entrepreneurship. The scene was a colorful tableau of stalls,…