Small Business – Page 20

Squeezed by Soaring Rent, Small Shops Get Creative

Some ambitious entrepreneurs in New York City are experimenting with diversified business models to connect with shoppers and bring in more money.

By Nina Roberts

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The Squeeze on British Businesses Is Not Letting Up Soon

Company insolvencies hit a three-decade high, with businesses under pressure from high debts, prices and interest rates. The Bank of England held rates steady on Thursday.

By Eshe Nelson

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5 Designers on Their Lives in Jewelry

A conversation turns to the challenges of running an independent brand in New York City.

By Hiroko MasuikeThe New York Times

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The Eugene Weekly Will Resume Printing After Embezzlement Discovery

The Eugene Weekly was forced to lay off all 10 of its staff members last month after it discovered tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid bills.

By Livia Albeck-Ripka