ObituariesJohn J. Braithwaite Sr., expert salesman and longtime business executive, has died at 92 “Persistence was his sales technique,” said his son John Jr. “He always said, ‘Don’t take no for an answer.’”
ObituariesJohn J. Braithwaite Sr., expert salesman and longtime business executive, has died at 92 “Persistence was his sales technique,” said his son John Jr. “He always said, ‘Don’t take no for an answer.’”
ObituariesTraci Powell, owner and broker of Realty One Group Purpose and Black business advocate, has died at 44
ObituariesTraci Powell, owner and broker of Realty One Group Purpose and Black business advocate, has died at 44
Small BusinessHow Philadelphia’s LGBTQ-owned companies thrive: Tips from local small business leaders
Small BusinessHow Philadelphia’s LGBTQ-owned companies thrive: Tips from local small business leaders
RestaurantsCuba Libre group now owns restaurants in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery CountiesThe company's partners say they plan on "bringing inspiration from Cuba Libre’s amazing empanadas and award-winning mojito recipes to our new restaurants."
RestaurantsCuba Libre group now owns restaurants in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery CountiesThe company's partners say they plan on "bringing inspiration from Cuba Libre’s amazing empanadas and award-winning mojito recipes to our new restaurants."
Small BusinessThis retirement plan option is growing in popularity with small businessesPooled employer plans can be less costly for business owners to set up and maintain.
Small BusinessThis retirement plan option is growing in popularity with small businessesPooled employer plans can be less costly for business owners to set up and maintain.
Small BusinessEver wish you had your own private dog park? This app lets you rent one.Sniffspot, which describes itself as “like Airbnb, but for off-leash dog spaces,” has about 600 active hosts in the Philadelphia region.
Small BusinessEver wish you had your own private dog park? This app lets you rent one.Sniffspot, which describes itself as “like Airbnb, but for off-leash dog spaces,” has about 600 active hosts in the Philadelphia region.
Small BusinessWhat’s in the new tax bill for small businessesThe "Big Beautiful Bill," which passed in the House, includes new provisions for bonus depreciation, R&D deductions, and pass-through relief.
Small BusinessWhat’s in the new tax bill for small businessesThe "Big Beautiful Bill," which passed in the House, includes new provisions for bonus depreciation, R&D deductions, and pass-through relief.
BusinessHow Amish ironworkers in Chester County adapt to modern technology without breaking their religious normsAs its metalwork has become more intricate, Compass’ operating systems have become more efficient, thanks to improved batteries and related technologies.
BusinessHow Amish ironworkers in Chester County adapt to modern technology without breaking their religious normsAs its metalwork has become more intricate, Compass’ operating systems have become more efficient, thanks to improved batteries and related technologies.
Small BusinessThese Philly-area small businesses are worried about the impact of tariffs Manufacturers and service-sector companies alike are pondering increased costs due to President Trump's tariffs and how they will impact their ability to make money.
Small BusinessThese Philly-area small businesses are worried about the impact of tariffs Manufacturers and service-sector companies alike are pondering increased costs due to President Trump's tariffs and how they will impact their ability to make money.
Small BusinessThinking about selling your business? Here’s what to know about private equity dealsPrivate equity deals have soared in recent years, and small business owners are often getting solicitations.
Small BusinessThinking about selling your business? Here’s what to know about private equity dealsPrivate equity deals have soared in recent years, and small business owners are often getting solicitations.
Small BusinessA few hidden programs many Pennsylvania small businesses should be using in 2025The Department of General Services and several state programs can be helpful to small businesses in Pennsylvania, including those certified as small diverse businesses or veteran-business enterprises.
Small BusinessA few hidden programs many Pennsylvania small businesses should be using in 2025The Department of General Services and several state programs can be helpful to small businesses in Pennsylvania, including those certified as small diverse businesses or veteran-business enterprises.
Small BusinessJames Wang’s Asian Bank is growing with Philly’s neighborhood businessesThe Chinatown-based lender, with branches in larger immigrant neighborhoods, has doubled in the past five years.
Small BusinessJames Wang’s Asian Bank is growing with Philly’s neighborhood businessesThe Chinatown-based lender, with branches in larger immigrant neighborhoods, has doubled in the past five years.
Small BusinessCould tariffs ‘cancel’ Halloween and Christmas in 2025? Philly area small-business owners are worried.Companies that depend on holiday sales rely heavily on Chinese factories. "I don’t have an option to buy these products domestically," said one local business owner.
Small BusinessCould tariffs ‘cancel’ Halloween and Christmas in 2025? Philly area small-business owners are worried.Companies that depend on holiday sales rely heavily on Chinese factories. "I don’t have an option to buy these products domestically," said one local business owner.
BusinessPhilly-area coworking spaces are expanding as entrepreneurs and remote workers pay to be ‘part of something bigger’Large coworking companies are expanding in the Philadelphia region, and the head of one locally based coworking business wants to continue growth in the area's "bedroom communities."
BusinessPhilly-area coworking spaces are expanding as entrepreneurs and remote workers pay to be ‘part of something bigger’Large coworking companies are expanding in the Philadelphia region, and the head of one locally based coworking business wants to continue growth in the area's "bedroom communities."
Small BusinessNew DEI rules are creating confusion. Here’s what to do.Current programs can be reframed, and employers can emphasize equal opportunity, employment lawyers say.
Small BusinessNew DEI rules are creating confusion. Here’s what to do.Current programs can be reframed, and employers can emphasize equal opportunity, employment lawyers say.
Small BusinessSmall-business owners face an uncertain economic futureA roundup of recent studies captures the mood of small-business owners amid a tumultuous financial period.
Small BusinessSmall-business owners face an uncertain economic futureA roundup of recent studies captures the mood of small-business owners amid a tumultuous financial period.
BusinessPhilly’s first luxury postpartum retreat offers yoga for mom and a doula to watch baby A stay at the Shoshana, based inside the Logan Hotel, starts at $1,100 a night. They recommend five-night stays.
BusinessPhilly’s first luxury postpartum retreat offers yoga for mom and a doula to watch baby A stay at the Shoshana, based inside the Logan Hotel, starts at $1,100 a night. They recommend five-night stays.
Small BusinessThe Main Line’s last surviving taxi caught its last rideUber, high insurance rates, and rising repair costs sank the beloved Lower Merion cab company.
Small BusinessThe Main Line’s last surviving taxi caught its last rideUber, high insurance rates, and rising repair costs sank the beloved Lower Merion cab company.
