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Expanded Qualified Small Business Stock Rules
JD Supra - California
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July 29, 2025
In a recent post, available here, we discussed the basic requirements and benefits of Internal Revenue Code Section 1202, which provides for the exclusion from income of certain gains realized with respect to the sale of qualified small business...
Roadmap for future rural lawyers
The National Jurist
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July 29, 2025
Are you from a rural area; want to move home to the rural area; or never lived in a rural area, but want to practice law and live the rural life? Maybe you love hunting, fishing and hiking. Or you like the pace and values of rural life. Whatever...
Downtowns across state benefit from economic development grants
Up North Voice - Michigan
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July 30, 2025
NORTHERN MICHIGAN – Multiple Northern Michigan businesses were awarded grants from the Michigan Strategic Fund to promote economic development. Gretchen Whitmer announced the approval of $1.49 million in grant funding to support 63 small...
Florida small business group encourages shopping local during tax holiday
Sunshine Sentinel - Florida
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July 28, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is urging Florida residents to support local businesses during the 2025 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday. The event will run throughout August, beginning Friday, Aug. 1 and ending Sunday, Aug....
Protester seeks second chance at $1.5B Microsoft support contract
Washington Technology
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July 29, 2025
A $1.5 billion contract for broad Microsoft product support has been hit with a protest by a company that believes it should have been one of several small business winners. In late June, the Navy awarded eight companies spots on the five-year...
SME Construction data casts doubt on UK ability to hit 1.5 million homes
City A.M.
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July 29, 2025
Tuesday 29 July 2025 3:32 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The construction sector is contracting The number of struggling construction firms has...
Special session offers Texas small businesses opportunity for potential disaster assistance
FOX 26 Houston - Texas
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As lawmakers work through the special session, Business owners are newing efforts to push for a revolving emergency bridge-loan program. Designed to help meet payroll, until other disaster assistance becomes available. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - The...
Small Business Data Refute Any Near-Term Recession
Forbes
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At a glance, first quarter GDP was a flashing red warning light, as the economy contracted at an annualized rate of 0.5%. Under the hood, the details were more encouraging: The decrease reflected businesses stocking up on imports in advance of...
Micro and Small Businesses in SVG in line to receive assistance under the BERRy Project
NBC SVG
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July 28, 2025
Micro and Small Businesses in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are in line to receive assistance under the Beryl Emergency Resilient Recovery Project. Project Coordinator, Nerissa Fergus said this forms part of Component One, which includes the...
ANZ Wins Canstar Small Business Bank Of Year
The National Tribune
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July 29, 2025
ANZ Bank ANZ has been named Canstar’s Small Business Bank of the Year for the fourth consecutive year – and a record-breaking tenth time overall, more than any other bank. This recognition reflects ANZ’s long-standing commitment to supporting...
Niles, South Haven businesses awarded $25,000 state grants
WSJM - Michigan
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July 29, 2025
$25,000 state grants are coming to two Southwest Michigan small businesses for improvements to their properties. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Tuesday announced a total of 63 Match on Main program grants, amounting to $1.49...
Providus Bank Pledges Continuous Support for SMEs in Nigeria
This Day
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July 29, 2025
The Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of ProvidusBank, Mr. Kingsley Aigbokhaevbo, has restated the bank’s commitment to continue to sustain its Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Programme for the foreseeable future as part of its efforts to boost...
Small businesses transform Cape Town CBD with record growth
The Small Business Site
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July 28, 2025
Article by Bizcommunity Confidence is climbing in Cape Town’s central business district, with business sentiment reaching its highest point since 2020. According to the Cape Town Central City Improvement District’s (CCID) Q1 2025 Business...
5 Signs You Need a Small Business Data Breach Prevention Service
DevX
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July 28, 2025
Many small business owners assume they’re too small to be targeted by cyberattacks. The truth is, smaller companies are often seen as easier marks. They typically don’t have full-time security staff, and their defenses can lag behind those of...
NFIB WV State Director encourages residents to shop small businesses during sales tax holiday
WCHS Network - West Virginia
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July 28, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –West Virginia residents will soon be able to shop tax-free on certain items, and the National Federation of Independent Business is encouraging them to shop at small businesses. The state’s annual sales tax holiday is scheduled...
SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Ohio County to Assist Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Ohio County to assist small businesses, private nonprofits and residents affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding,...
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Nebraska small businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from severe...
Latest data shows small business community growing in South Carolina
WIS 10 - South Carolina
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July 28, 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - South Carolina’s small business community is growing, as shown in recent data. The SBA Office of Advocacy released its annual report of profiles of small businesses in each state. The data shows there are more than...
Digital pathways for small business growth
Jamaica Observer
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July 28, 2025
Dalton Fowles, country manager Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados & the Easter Caribbean at Mastercard On June 27, the world celebrated MSME Day, a timely reminder of the vital role micro, small and medium-sized enterprises play in economies...
EPA’s Move to Trash Car Emission Regulations Has SEMA Thrilled, Automakers Cheering ‘Vehicle Choice’
The Drive
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July 29, 2025
The United States Environmental Protection Agency will be effectively canceling its legal authority to limit carbon emissions from the automotive industry, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced Tuesday. Zeldin said that he is officially planning...