The Division of Small Business will be accepting EDGE grant applications between now and March 31 from promising early-stage businesses throughout Delaware.

The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) will be accepting EDGE grant applications from Sept. 1 through Sept. 29, from promising early-stage businesses throughout Delaware. Prior to the competition’s reopening, DSB is hosting an EDGE informational webinar on Wed. Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. Interested persons can register through de.gov/edge.

Delaware small businesses who are seeking support in selling around the world may now apply for a Compass Grant from Export Delaware. The Compass Grant helps Delaware small businesses navigate international business development through grant funding to support marketing and sales activities around the world. Grant funds can be used to reimburse Delaware businesses for […]

Dover, DE — Gov. Jack Markell joined the Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) at Dover Downs to celebrate workplace inclusion by honoring the value and contribution of employees with disabilities and employers who hire them. “Each year we are proud to honor businesses in our State […]

Getting Tax Credit for Your Employees Just Got Easier: Introducing the New Delaware CertLink Delaware Businesses can receive up to $9,600 in tax credits per employee for hiring members of target groups by visiting the newly updated Delaware CertLink, located at https://certlink.delaware.gov/ Many businesses have struggled as a result of the ongoing pandemic and finding ways […]

Owners of five Delaware businesses are thinking holidays already, and they have every reason to do so – they’ll be taking part in a state-led initiative that will provide them with rent-free commercial space for three months in a Delaware downtown from October through December.

Once-vacant properties in four Delaware downtowns have been transformed into wellsprings of opportunity thanks to a state-run program offering small business owners a head start in brick-and-mortar locations.

Five entrepreneurs jumped at an opportunity offered by the State of Delaware and used it to achieve their dreams of moving into a brick-and-mortar location.

WineKnot, P.C. Rods and Nest Spa & Boutique launched with the help of the state-run program MILTON, Del. (Dec. 17, 2014) – For the second straight year, a state program has sparked the launch of new businesses in downtown Milton, helping entrepreneurs move their enterprises into once-vacant brick-and-mortar locations. Wine Knot Shop, P.C. Rods and […]

A State of Delaware program that helps small businesses start or grow during the first few years of operation hit a major milestone Thursday. The Delaware Division of Small Business announced the most recent grant awards for the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) competition on May 23rd in Dover. The awards given to 10 Delaware small businesses for the spring 2024 round, bring the total number of businesses awarded funds under the EDGE program to 100.

As Delaware readies for the upcoming launch of the state’s legal adult-use cannabis industry, state lawmakers approved legislation, proposed by State Treasurer Colleen Davis, providing protections for banks and other financial institutions that serve licensed marijuana businesses. Although marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, Delaware has joined many other states in legalizing it for […]

On July 1st, the Delaware Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Unit launched a new personal data privacy portal, privacy.delaware.gov, as a navigational tool for parents, consumers and businesses that handle Delawareans’ personal data to help prepare for the upcoming implementation of the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA), which goes into effect in January 2025. […]

Australia is seeking the world’s best and brightest talent to relocate to one of the safest, most economically stable and innovative countries in the world.

India is one of Australia’s fastest growing tourism markets. Tourism businesses can realise the potential of the Indian market by learning about travellers’ culture and service expectations.

The Nigerian Guild of Editors has called on the Federal Government to urgently mitigate the negative impact of fuel subsidy removal and the exchange rate volatility on the economy. Arising from a three-day All Nigeria Editors Conference in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, the body noted the economic constraints and rising operational costs. It, therefore,

Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.

Mar 19, 2024

Africa is home to approximately 1.4 billion people[1], about 16 percent of the world’s population, yet its continental share in global trade remains below 3 percent[2], according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). This suboptimal proportion of world trade is compounded by Africa's limited intra-continental trade. During the 26th Africa Business Conference (ABC) held at Harvard Business School (HBS) on the 17^th of February 20, 2024, industry experts, policymakers, students, faculty members, and entrepreneurs converged to interrogate these concerns and explore opportunities for improving intra-African trade. 

John Sculley introduces his new multimedia business learning series �How to Build a Successful Business�

In this article, we explore the key reasons why LLPs are increasingly favoured, focusing on the advantages of LLPs for small business owners.

Businesses can adjust their tax liabilities by issuing credit notes to adjust output tax liabilities, claiming unclaimed ITC and correcting any errors or omissions in GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.<

Irish business association Ibec has called for the establishment of a Commission on Taxation, as part of a package of measures to "reboot" the economy after the coronavirus pandemic.

The United States Council for International Business has called on US authorities to focus its efforts on working with other countries to arrive at an international tax solution to the digitalized economy, rather than tackling countries' unilateral responses.

Chinese authorities have announced enhanced temporary tax breaks for small businesses.

With the UK corporate tax rate set to rise 25 percent from April 2023, the UK Government has announced various tax proposals that are intended to support businesses and the UK economy, in the newly released 2022 Budget.

UNDP and IWMI announced a joint initiative to assist smallholder farmers and small- to medium-sized enterprises to adopt circular economy models for the coffee and rice value chains.

The post Joint initiative to upgrade agricultural circular businesses in Viet Nam first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

With states and Centre set to meet this week to chalk out jurisdiction over assessees under goods and services tax (GST).

Australia's next generation of family business leaders is more confident and better prepared for senior roles than two years ago, but is also experiencing more challenges, both inside the firm and in the wider business landscape.

The income tax department will soon start sharing data related to depreciation, sales and gross turnover of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the MSME Ministry. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has directed Principal Director General of Income

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has allowed insurance companies to offer Arogya Sanjeevani Policy as a group health insurance product to provide financial protection against viral outbreak to workers in business establishments. This year, Insurance regulator IRDAI

On 6 and 7 August, over 100 small and medium businesses and start-ups on Amazon.in will be launching more than 1000 new products across 17 categories on the occasion of Prime Day this year. Thousands of local shops on Amazon

On Friday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the government is planning to create a deposit-taking 'social microfinance organisation' to disburse loans of up to Rs 10 lakh to women and small entrepreneurs quickly. The Minister for MSME and Road

WhatsApp is streamlining its verification system with a new blue checkmark replacing the older green badge for verified businesses and channels. This change aligns with Meta's broader strategy to create a consistent visual identity across its platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

WhatsApp will roll out the functionality to more users in the coming weeks

One of the key announcements included the Meta-verified badges on WhatsApp. In a one on one chat with businessline Sandhya Devanathan, VP, Meta in India explained the significance of these propositions for businesses on WhatsApp and consumers alike.

A circular issued on October 15 talks about changes made in this fiscal related with pending ITC availment and correction in GST Compliances

While chemists, toll booths were accepting the now-demonetised Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 currency notes, they ran out of change as people rushed to offload their notes

A programme to mentor sustainable enterprises hopes to provide the push

India’s air cargo industry is well positioned to scale up further, thanks to a strong airport cargo infrastructure

Google is changing the way its Google Local Services ads work, which could affect millions of small businesses

Companies are using new techniques to enhance competitive advantage

Given our management curriculum’s focus on Western business processes and practices, managers need to be groomed to work with family-managed firms

Verizon Business today released findings from a recent survey, Small Business Response to COVID-19 to better understand the impact small business owners and decision makers feel COVID-19 has had on their businesses. The survey, conducted by Morning Consult, focused on 500 small and medium businesses that are currently open or plan to reopen. One of the survey’s key results is that small businesses have renewed confidence, with 68% believing they can recoup COVID-19 related losses.

Key Survey Findings:

As businesses grapple with the economic impact of COVID-19, these responses highlight the assistance small businesses feel they need, the communities they feel most supported by, and the changes they have made to adjust to the new normal.

1. A Renewed Confidence
The small businesses that have weathered this pandemic to date express an overall optimism and the financial wherewithal to eventually reopen.

68% of small businesses believe they can recoup COVID-19 related losses
46% (nearly half) of small businesses that remain open say their businesses will be able to stay open for more than six months if the pandemic continues in the same way
48% of small businesses say it’s unlikely they will need to resume operations with a smaller staff
While 78% of small businesses indicate declining sales, less than a quarter (24%) say that they have missed or withheld any payments of bills (rent, utilities, etc.).

On environmental sustainability, Indian family businesses, align with the global average of 78% suggesting a solid foundation, according to the report

Adani family, with a worth of 15.44 lakh crore, has topped the section of first-generation entrepreneur families

The report said that Goldman will combine its investment banking and trading businesses into one unit, while merging asset and wealth management into another

Why have 136 countries and members of the EU agreed to implement a 15% tax rate on large multinational corporations? What are the particulars of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s global tax agreement? Will low tax jurisdictions concur with the plan?

Finance ministry will reduce threshold for generating e-invoice for B2B transactions from ₹10 crore to ₹5 crore, starting August 1.