CAIRO (Reuters) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) is appealing for $15 million to cover emergency health needs in Lebanon following the Beirut port explosion that hit amid an economic crisis and ... ( read original story ...)
New Georgia business court’s tall order: Get both parties to show up
A new business court is designed to help companies in Georgia get lawsuits heard quicker and cheaper. But a provision implemented by the General Assembly -- both sides must agree to have their case ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia company acquires Triad steel fabricator
Georgia company buys Triad steel fabricator, and the seller says sale provides future stability for the business and its employees. ( read original story ...)
5 Business owners indicted for alleged $4.1M Paycheck Protection Program fraud scheme
Five small business owners - three who are from Georgia - are being accused of a scheme to obtain nearly $4.1 million in loan funding under the Paycheck Protection Program. Darrell Thomas, 34, of ... ( read original story ...)
Officials: 5 business owners charged in federal loan scheme
Five small business owners are accused of fraudulently obtaining about $4 million in federal funds created to help businesses amid the pandemic, and using them for personal expenses. ( read original story ...)
Independent restaurants want own rescue package; Ted’s Montana Grill moves into meat-delivery business
PPP data illustrates why independent restaurants believe they need their own rescue package The Paycheck Protection Program earmarked $659 billion in funding meant to save small businesses, including ... ( read original story ...)
New trade routes for Oman
I wrote a two-part column for Oman Observer titled, “How to launch an e-commerce marketplace in Oman”. The article was received particularly well as I was contacted by many entrepreneurs afterwards, ... ( read original story ...)
Airline food sales to public show coronavirus isn’t terminal for business
Those missing their annual summer holiday now have a novel way to recreate the experience at home - or at least the inflight meal - as an Israeli airline catering company is now offering their meals ... ( read original story ...)
1986-87 Fleer Basketball Cards case containing Michael Jordan rookie sells for more than $1.7M
Fleer Basketball cards sold for more than $1.78 million on Thursday night in an auction conducted by Collect Auctions. ( read original story ...)
Nepal to boost road building activity to revamp economy
Reducing the time needed to transport goods across Nepal will help improve the country’s economy, as well as helping the country recover from the effects of the global pandemic. The Nepal Government ... ( read original story ...)