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...

XRPure's decontamination system offers a smart solution to microbial contamination that could save growers millions in lost revenue. XRPure's decontamination system offers a smart solution to microbial contamination that could save growers millions in lost revenue. This kind of efficiency is even...

From cost savings to ensuring consistent quality, the foundation of every successful investment begins with reliable seeds. Developing such genetics is no small feat; it takes decades, even generations, to achieve perfection. Few companies embody this legacy better than Dutch Passion Seeds, an...

At C4, in Chico, California, the benefits of automation go beyond efficiency—they also create opportunities for community development. In the quiet hum of a manufacturing facility in Chico, California, lies a story as old as the American dream. It's about a man who turned adversity into...

Too busy paying rent to roll joints? For Millennials, pre-rolls are a $3 billion solution, claiming 44.6% of the market. Convenient and ready to go, these tidy joints have become a coping mechanism for a time-strapped generation. A white paper from Custom Cones USA and data firm Headset provides a...

The pre-roll market, now surpassing $1.5 billion in annual sales, has become one of the fastest-growing and most competitive segments in cannabis. With a flood of brands vying for consumer attention, standing out in this sea of products is no easy feat. Custom Cones USA, however, is tackling this...

Jaunty's CEO Nicolas Guarino knows survival, having led his family through Venezuela's crisis before facing a 99% CBD market crash in the USA. Ever feel like the CBD market is on autopilot, stuck in a cycle of repetitive products and shrinking profit margins? For cannabis investors, this...