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BossWorks has released a free Business Budget Estimator that gives first-time entrepreneurs itemized startup and monthly cost projections by business type and city.

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Iter Opus and the South East Area Coalition have signed a memorandum of understanding to give SEAC Tool Shed members free access to Levii Premium for a year and provide SEAC with employer platform licenses.

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Consumer Escalation Services has launched a nationwide service for consumers and small businesses struggling with chatbots, automated refund denials, locked accounts and other digital support problems.

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PharmStars Ventures said June 23, 2026, that it invested in 11 startups from its Fall 2025 accelerator cohort, lifting its portfolio to 23 companies.

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World Startup & VC Fest returns June 24-26 at WMF 2026 in Bologna, drawing more than 3,000 startups, investors, and corporates from 80+ countries.

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The global live chat software market is projected to nearly double by 2030 as businesses add AI-powered chatbots, omnichannel tools and real-time customer support.

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International Accelerator says Stelvio Inc. will sponsor the Startup World Cup Austin Regional Finals on Sept. 10 in Austin, giving the event extra backing as startup founders compete for a shot at San Francisco and a $1 million prize.

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Mockingbiird has reopened its Akron practice and expanded beyond marketing to add digital operations and cyber risk management for small businesses, nonprofits, political organizations and startups.

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BioTech Social Inc. launched BioTech Funding Portal, an SEC-registered, FINRA-member crowdfunding platform focused exclusively on life science companies.

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Tokyo Gov. Koike Yuriko met London Mayor Sadiq Khan and City of London Lady Mayor Susan Langley in Tokyo on June 18 to expand cooperation on climate action, artificial intelligence and financial services.

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Small Business Growth Alliance says embedded finance could help small and midsize businesses streamline payments, improve cash flow and access financial tools inside the software they already use. The group expects adoption to rise as SMBs look…

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Spotlight on Startups says AI platforms are reinforcing a split between paid placement and third-party coverage, and that split favors earned media for B2B founders seeking to show up in AI answers.

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Kim Myers and Applause International are celebrating the 37th ARTS Convention and more than three decades of helping performers connect with industry professionals in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Credible Law has released a new educational resource for small business owners facing merchant cash advance trouble, explaining what can happen after a default and what relief options may exist.

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Apptunix said June 19 it is expanding iOS app development services across the GCC by adding UAE-based delivery teams.

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Z Movers is widening its full-service residential and commercial moving coverage across the greater Los Angeles area as demand grows for local relocation support.

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Okara launched AI CMO v2 on August 17, 2026, in San Francisco, positioning the product as an always-on marketing agent that handles SEO, AI search visibility, content, social and influencer campaigns.

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Taction Software is broadening its telemedicine app development services for hospitals, clinics and digital health startups, with a focus on HIPAA compliance and integration with EHR and EMR systems.

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Startup World Cup Taiwan Hsinchu 2026 wrapped June 6 in Hsinchu, drawing more than 120 startup teams from seven countries and more than 300 registered attendees.

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Japan Society of Northern California selected five startups from 50 nominees for the 2026 Japan–U.S. Innovation Awards Innovation Showcase.