Black business leaders are still trying to understand why Vice President Kamala Harris lost the presidential race. Many are also planning their next moves and how to approach a second Trump administration. “Making this a crisis is really not going to serve the business. Instead, focus on improving skills, focus on improving services,” says Angelina … Read more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Trump Media & Technology Group — Shares of President-elect Donald Trump’s media company fell another 4.6% in premarket trading after a 23% drop in the previous session. The stock, which trades under Trump’s initials DJT, has given up Wednesday’s rally sparked by Trump’s election victory. It … Read more
5 small business ideas with high profit potential for 2025 getty Starting a business in 2025 offers endless opportunities to create wealth, with unique opportunities in emerging industries. Here’s a look at five profitable business ideas to consider this year, each with high demand, growth potential and the ability to generate steady income. 1. Sustainable … Read more
Good morning. The US presidential election this week has kept the topic of leadership at the forefront. A world-renowned leadership and management expert shared critical qualities that are essential to all successful leaders, whether they are politicians or in corporate America. In a new episode of Wharton’s The Ripple Effect podcast, Michael Useem, professor emeritus … Read more
KENT, Ohio – Kent State University is taking the hands-on learning experience to the next level. A core group of students worked directly with a construction company and contractor to help build a brand new, high-tech learning facility from start to finish. Crawford Hall is now open to the public and open for business. It … Read more
Introduction: China warns US that there are no winners in trade wars Good morning and welcome to our regular coverage of business, financial markets and the world economy. Two days after the US election result, countries around the world are chewing over what impact Trump 2.0 will have on their economies – especially if the … Read more
In this ongoing series, we’re sharing tips, advice, and insights from real entrepreneurs who are out there doing business battle on a daily basis. (Responses have been edited and condensed for clarity.) Please give us your business elevator pitch.I’m Corry Banks, founder and operator of Modbap Modular, a boutique black-owned electronic music equipment manufacturer based … Read more
The recovery continues for a 27-year-old Chimney Rock business that was devastated by Hurricane Helene. Shari Cummings, one of the business owners, says she was in the building and recorded the last moments before she washed away. Nut and said the raging flood waters took away decades of memories.” Outside our house, then, nothing is … Read more
When a Newport business owner recently opened a bill from AT&T for nearly $30,000, he was shocked because he’s not an AT&T customer. Business owner Tim St. about 29 thousand dollars”, he said. “We have no existing business with AT&T at all.” The bill was charging the St. Louis company. Pierre for some phone lines … Read more
MILWAUKEE — Five small-business-friendly candidates will head to Madison in January after a grassroots effort to elect them. The push came from business owners across the state, who now hope the results will help bring about change in a climate often dominated by partisan gridlock. What you need to know Main Street Action PAC helped … Read more