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Top financial mistakes small businesses make – and how to avoid them
680AM 104.9FM KKYX - Texas
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July 29, 2025
Top financial mistakes small businesses make – and how to avoid them Running a small business feels like a thrilling ride: exciting, but risky. A 2025 LendingTree analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data found that 1 in 5 businesses don't make...
GTIA Research Signals Strong SMB Tech Demand
The Channel Insider
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July 30, 2025
While hosting thousands of channel leaders in Nashville at ChannelCon, GTIA released its latest findings on how SMB executives are approaching tech spend this year. The annual end-user research provides MSPs and other channel partners with...
ENERTACTS Solutions Inc.: Reshaping Tech Integration for Small Businesses
International Business Times
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July 29, 2025
Software excellence and reliable technology integration are essential in today's digital landscape. Without quality assurance and precise system validation, even the most advanced technologies can become liabilities instead of assets. ENERTACTS...
New Snap Finance® Research: More Small Businesses See a Rise in Customers Who Need Subprime Financing
TMCNet
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July 29, 2025
Snap Finance, a leading provider of innovative and convenient pay-over-time solutions, today released new research showing that small businesses are increasingly relying on alternative financing to support shoppers and drive growth amid economic...
USDA cuts program and pulls grant funds for small farm and food businesses
Iowa Public Radio
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July 30, 2025
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announced last week that it will cut the Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) program, which provides grants to small and medium-sized local farm and food businesses. The federal program aimed to strengthen...
Lawmakers discuss business concerns at Tifton town hall
Peach Tree Times - Georgia
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July 30, 2025
Rep. Chas Cannon, Rep. Jaclyn Ford, and Rep. Bill Yearta participated in a legislative town hall in Tifton, organized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in partnership with the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA)....
Newfoundland and Labrador small businesses urge party leaders to tackle rising costs
Canadian Rental Service
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July 29, 2025
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on all party leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador to put the priorities of small and medium-sized businesses at the forefront of their agendas as the province charts its economic...
Whitmer announces funding for 6 UP small businesses
Upper Michigan´s Source
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July 29, 2025
UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday Michigan Strategic Fund support for 63 small businesses across Michigan, including six in the Upper Peninsula, through the MEDC’s Match on Main program. According to a press...
Support leaders who deliver, not just those who shout, PS Omollo tells Luo community
Star
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Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo/HANDOUT Interior PS Raymond Omollo has urged the Luo community to rise above traditional political affiliations and rally behind leaders committed to unity, development and national inclusion. He said...
BJ Cinnamon named July District 7 Small Business of the Month
Folsom Times - California
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July 29, 2025
One of Folsom’s “sweetest” small businesses has earned statewide recognition, thanks to a sweet combination of community support, homemade excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. Assemblyman Josh Hoover has named BJ Cinnamon as the 7th District...
Small businesses seek better health insurance options amid rising premiums
Green Mountain Times - Vermont
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July 29, 2025
Despite Vermont being one of the healthiest states with high health coverage rates, its health insurance market is facing challenges, and premiums are increasing. This situation arises from state and federal policy choices and demographic issues...
Bipartisan bill targets IRS refund regulations affecting U.S. taxpayers
North OC Times - California
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July 30, 2025
U.S. Representative Young Kim, District 40 | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Representative Young Kim, District 40 | Official U.S. House headshot U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) have introduced a bipartisan bill...
San Miguel Hotel Leader Urges Tourism Investment in Small Towns, Airbnb Regulation
Puerto Vallarta Daily News
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July 30, 2025
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato - A prominent voice in San Miguel de Allende’s tourism sector is calling for a new approach to development spending—one that favors rural communities and lesser-known destinations over already-thriving hotspots....
New Product Development for Retail: A 2025 Guide for Small Businesses
Fit Small Business
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July 29, 2025
Bringing a new product to market takes more than just a good idea. It requires a clear plan, careful testing, and the ability to adapt to challenges like shifting tariffs or supply chain delays. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the whole new...
Internet companies say draft telecom cybersecurity rules to extend regulatory oversight, raise costs
ETTelecom.com
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July 30, 2025
NEW DELHI: Internet companies have cautioned that the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) proposed Draft Telecommunication (Telecom Cyber Security) Amendment Rules, 2025, could extend regulatory oversight to non-telecom licensed entities and...
Neville hits out at Labour over taxes despite earlier support
The Times
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Gary Neville has criticised Labour’s national insurance rise in a sign of discontent from one of Sir Keir Starmer’s most high-profile supporters. The former Manchester United and England footballer, who interviewed Starmer for Labour’s election...
Dunn County organization receives $250,000 small business grant from Gov. Tony Evers, WEDC
WQOW News 18 - Wisconsin
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MADISON, Wis. (WQOW) – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has announced a collaboration with Governor Tony Evers offering more than $1.5 million in Small Business Grants for ten community organizations across Wisconsin. The...
SBIC Program updates: SBA proposes regulatory amendments related to SBIC Program
JD Supra - California
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July 30, 2025
On July 7, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking related to SBIC Applicants and Licensees. The proposed rulemaking is open for comment until September 5, 2025. A summary of the relevant changes...
Apple Blasts Department Of Justice Over iPhone Monopoly Lawsuit
BGR - New York
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July 30, 2025
Apple this week responded to a lawsuit from the Department of Justice (DOJ), which alleges that the Cupertino company is in violation of antitrust regulations. The suit was initially filed back in March, and Apple's response is blistering, to say...
CNMI SBDC, Bank of Hawai‘i relaunch Small Business Revitalization Grant
Marianas Variety
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(SBDC) — The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network at Northern Marianas College is proud to announce the return of the Bank of Hawai‘i Small Business Revitalization & Development Grant, also known as the I Kinometi Para I Kumunidåt I...