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NIIT MTS Ranked Among Training Industry's Top 20 Companies for AI Content Creation & Authoring Tools and AI Coaching & Learner Support Tools, 2025
NIIT Learning Systems Limited [NIIT Managed Training Services (NIIT MTS)] (Ticker Symbol: NIITMTS), a global leader in managed learning services, announced that it has been named to the 2025 Top 20 Companies in AI Content Creation & Authoring...

State Theater Lawsuit Settlement Made Available
Details of the settlement in a federal lawsuit against the city of Bay City and two local companies have been made public. The suit was filed this past December by the trustee managing the bankruptcy of the State Theater, naming Bay City, Clements...
General : MSMEs Gain Better Understanding On ESG Practices, E-invoice Through SME Corp Programme
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 18 (Bernama) -- Operators of Micro, Small and Medium Entreprises (MSME) stand to gain a better understanding of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and e-Invoices through programmes organised by SME Corp...

Pennsylvania senator defends bill protecting legal skill game industry
For the past five years, Pennsylvania State Senator Gene Yaw has been working with small businesses, veterans' organizations, and the skill game industry to develop a fair regulatory and taxation framework for legal skill games. The result is...

FPL’s first power plant, providing reliable electricity and supporting South Florida communities for nearly a century
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has operated a power plant in Fort Lauderdale since 1927. Originally known as the “superpower plant” and now called the Dania Beach Clean Energy Center, FPL’s first power plant has remained a symbol of...

'Maybe Twitter Is Real Life': Grab Your Popcorn for This Fight Between Two Wisconsin Lawmakers
The rise of social media has given the world a front row seat to skirmishes between lawmakers, who are all too happy to publicly air their grievances to their followers. Less common do we see those moments come to a head in front of rolling...

California SB-1103: What Landlords Need to Know About New Rights for Small Business Tenants
California’s Commercial Tenant Protection Act (SB-1103) took effect on January 1, 2025. Conceived as a transparency and displacement prevention measure for small businesses, the new law creates tenant protections for small enterprises and...

Exploring the Benefits of Different Types of Small Business LLCs
Starting a small business can be one of the most rewarding ventures you’ll ever undertake. Choosing the right structure is crucial, and a Limited Liability Company (LLC) often stands out as a popular choice. With its blend of flexibility and...

How to Set Up a Free LLC for Small Business
Setting up a free LLC for your small business is a straightforward process that can offer various benefits, such as liability protection and tax flexibility. First, you need to choose a unique name that includes “LLC” and check its availability in...

(Guest opinion) Joseph Poling: This session, Colorado lawmakers took a stand for patients and local pharmacies
Independent pharmacies have long been cornerstones of Colorado’s communities — especially in rural areas where we often serve as the only point of care for miles. We don’t just fill prescriptions — we know our patients by name, follow their...

Why one group doesn't want Delaware's wine shipping bill to become law
House Bill 187 is Delaware's latest bill tackling direct-to-consumer wine shipping, which is currently illegal in the state. Previous iterations of HB 187 have failed year after year, but this year's bill passed in both chambers during the latest...

Small businesses endorse bipartisan immigration bill — Dignity Act offers better path forward on immigration
The Secure Growth Initiative coalition, representing more than 300,000 small business voices, has endorsed the Dignity Act introduced today By Congresswoman Marie Elvira Salazar and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar. The Dignity Act addresses three...

7 Essential Steps for Small Business Financial Planning
Effective financial planning is vital for your small business’s success. By outlining specific short- and long-term objectives, you can create a roadmap that guides your financial decisions. Gathering fundamental financial data, like income...

Grant Expert Secured Millions in Funding, Gives Winning Insight
Linda M. Peavy, owner of LiPav Consulting, L.L.C., founded a grant services and communications company in 2008. Peavy said she has secured funding totaling over $18 million to date for her clients, including non-profits and small businesses. “I...

BB committed to fostering ecosystem for small businesses
Bangladesh Bank is committed to fostering a vibrant ecosystem for small businesses, said Arief Hossain Khan, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, on Thursday He outlined the ongoing initiatives and future plans of the central bank to support the...

Cradle launches initiative to boost Malaysia's SME innovation
PETALING JAYA: Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd has launched Cradle Innovation Advisory, a strategic partnership initiative to accelerate technological transformation among corporates and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. The initiative...

The WNBA isn’t just having a moment, it’s a major growth opportunity for small businesses
The WNBA isn’t just having a moment, it’s a major growth opportunity for small businesses Anyone who holds even a passing interest in sports knows the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is having a moment. And not a minor one, either....

Indian Navy Commissions Its 1st Indigenous Diving Support Vessel ‘INS Nistar’ At Visakhapatnam
India has formally commissioned its first fully indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nistar, on Friday at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. New Delhi: India has formally commissioned its first fully indigenous Diving Support Vessel...
An occasional look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.
Many small business owners ignore cybersecurity because they think it’s another big “thing” they must do when they are already overwhelmed with other tasks. Instead of looking at cyber readiness as a task to check off, think of it as another core...

Essential Roofing Maintenance Tips for Small Business Owners in Pennsylvania
The changing seasons in Pennsylvania can have severe impacts on commercial roofs. As a small business owner, you must stay ahead of damages caused by the winter snow and ice and the intense summer heat. If you don’t do maintenance regularly, leaks...