Known as a sole monopolist, this man became famous for buying goods in bulk at low prices and selling them at high profits.

In the early 1900s, my grandfather was a trader operating between Hong Kong and Foshan, in Guangdong. His eldest son was my father, Hui Lap-sam, who helped him in the business. My dad’s two ...

Veteran Tamil political leader Somasundaram Senathirajah popularly known as “Maavai” Senathirajah breathed his last on 29 ...

Veteran Tamil political leader Somasundaram Senathirajah popularly known as “Maavai” Senathirajah breathed his last on 29 January 2025. The octogenarian six-footer suffered a brain concussion after a ...

A free support programme has been launched for Eastbourne's small businesses. Eastbourne Borough Council's 'Build & Thrive' initiative, delivered by Freedom Works, aims to help sole traders and ...

More than 21,000 sole traders deregistered with the Dutch chamber of commerce (KvK) in the last month of 2024 while 14,500 new businesses signed up, leading to a net fall of 6,776. The number of new ...

Back in the day, I bought a pair of boxing boots for work. Work was a London radio station, where trainers were considered business casual. Fast-forward to the Stella McCartney spring-summer 25 ...

With its innovative Inventory Closeout Management as a Service offering, Overstock Trader helps businesses efficiently liquidate surplus stock, and protect their pricing strategies. Managing ...

If you are a sole-trader who works from home, you can claim your heating as a running cost for your business and save on your tax bills. Similarly, you may be able to claim tax relief for ...

Grocery retailers Aldi and Trader Joe's both sell an impressive variety of cheeses, but I was curious which store's options I preferred in terms of taste. Here's how the stores' mozzarella ...