Small Business

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals officially pulled the plug on net neutrality. What Happened: On Jan. 2, the court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacks legal authority to reclassify broadband as a "telecommunications service" under Title II of the Communications Act. Instead, a...

New On The Block Vera Bradley Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA) sales are down. The handbag brand’s largest shareholder, Fund 1 Investments LLC, isn’t happy about it. A Dec. 30 letter to the board referred to co-founder Barbara Bradley Baekgaard‘s designs as “iconic” and “...

Small businesses across the U.S. are heading into the holiday season with newfound confidence and momentum. The Small Business Optimism Index surged to 101.7 in November 2024, marking a a significant rebound from October's 93.7, as reported by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)...

Green Wednesday 2024 proved to be a massive success for the cannabis industry, with record-breaking sales and increased consumer interest. Major players in the industry, including BDSA, Dutchie, Jane Technologies, Curaleaf and AYR Wellness, reported significant growth compared to previous years. By...

As the U.S. hemp industry moves beyond the CBD bubble that led many farmers and manufacturers into financial strain, hemp fiber production is emerging as a promising alternative.  While specialty crops often create market volatility due to their niche appeal, hemp fiber could provide a more...