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Richmond raises BPOL tax threshold for small businesses
North Richmond Today - Virginia
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July 30, 2025
Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille Council President | City of RichmondHonorable Cynthia I. Newbille Council President | City of Richmond The Richmond City Council has approved an amendment to increase the threshold for the Business, Professional, and...
Malaysia SME Association presses Putrajaya for urgent SST review in wake of US tariffs
Malay Mail
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August 1, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The SME Association of Malaysia has urged the government to urgently review the Sales and Services Tax (SST) framework in response to a new 19 per cent tariff on Malaysian exports to the United States. The association said...
No VC funding? No worries: A list of open business grants
SmartCompany
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July 31, 2025
For Australian startups and growing businesses, access to capital can make or break momentum. But in today’s climate, venture capital is more competitive than ever, and even if you land investor interest, the process is often long, uncertain, and...
Bitcoin rally hits Lansing as lawmakers weigh crypto for Michigan's state pensions
WKAR - Michigan
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July 31, 2025
Reporting like this only happens with your financial support. Donate to WKAR today! Cryptocurrency made a splash in Mid-Michigan on Thursday as enthusiasts gathered on the Capitol lawn for a Bitcoin rally while lawmakers considered legislation...
Tbilisi City Hall launches new program to support micro and small businesses
Inter Press News
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Tbilisi City Hall is launching a new program to support micro and small businesses. As the mayor of the capital, Kakha Kaladze, noted at the Tbilisi Municipality Government meeting, entrepreneurial legal entities or individuals whose annual...
Export Facilitation Centres supporting MSMEs, says Union Minister
The Hindu
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August 1, 2025
The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has so far established 65 Export Facilitation Centres (EFCs) across the country to support the MSMEs in enhancing their export capabilities. This was revealed in a written reply by Union...
Louisiana lawmakers introduce bill to expand disaster relief for crawfishermen
National Fisherman - Alaska
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July 31, 2025 Louisiana lawmakers have introduced new bipartisan legislation aimed at providing federal disaster relief to crawfish fisheries, Currently, wild-caught crawfish are not eligible for disaster relief through the U.S. Department of...
Small Business Deduction Made Permanent in Major Legislative Win
Small Business Trends
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July 29, 2025
In a significant victory for small business owners, the recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has made the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent, quelling fears of a potential tax hike. This landmark legislation, championed by the...
Local nonprofits get R.I. Foundation grants
The Westerly Sun - Rhode Island
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WESTERLY — The WARM Center, United Theatre and other nonprofits in Westerly and Charlestown received word Tuesday that they’ll be among the dozens of statewide organizations to share in $6.1 million in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The...
Delmar Maker District businesses hope for continuous community support amid tornado aftermath
KSDK - Missouri
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Some businesses won't be making a comeback. However, some are back open and business owners are seeing low foot traffic. ST. LOUIS — Some business owners in the Delmar Maker District are reminding people: They are open! An EF3 tornado wrecked...
Permanent status granted to small business deduction under new federal law
Grand Canyon Times - Arizona
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July 29, 2025
With the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, small business owners in Arizona and across the country will see the 20% Small Business Deduction become a permanent part of tax law. Chad Heinrich, State Director for the National Federation of...
Christina Forman| Why employee benefits matter for small businesses
Insurance Biz South Africa
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30-07-25 / Christina Forman Christina Forman | Why employee benefits matter for small businesses Small businesses are the engine of South Africa’s economy, accounting for over 90% of formal enterprises and playing a critical role in job creation...
What Are the Best Virtual Receptionist Services for After-Hours Support
Home Business Magazine - Minnesota
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July 31, 2025
The best virtual receptionist services for after-hours support allow businesses to stay accessible when their staff has clocked out. These companies use live, professionally trained agents to answer calls, take messages, schedule appointments, and...
Seylan Bank powers SME sector with regional engagement and forums
Daily FT
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Seylan Bank recently strengthened its efforts to support the nation’s small and medium enterprises (SME) sector through a series of regional development forums and programs. Aimed at enhancing inclusivity and amplifying financial literacy,...
Digital tools boost small businesses’ sales, ITC claims
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 30, 2025
Small businesses using digital technologies report major performance gains, with nearly 90 per cent of those using digital tools seeing increased sales and reduced costs, according to new research by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The most...
Senator Risch introduces resolution honoring small business firearm makers
East Idaho Times
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July 29, 2025
Se. James E. Risch, U.S. Senator for Idaho | Senator James E. Risch Official websiteSe. James E. Risch, U.S. Senator for Idaho | Senator James E. Risch Official website U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Representative Tony Wied (R-Wis.) have...
Bodega Ai and SignaPay Launch Strategic Partnership to Empower Small Business Owners with Smarter, Faster, More Profitable POS Solutions
The Bulletin - Kansas
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July 28, 2025
DALLAS, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SignaPay, the leader in Dual Pricing technology, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Bodega Ai, an intelligent, all-in-one point-of-sale platform that's redefining how small businesses launch, grow,...
The top cyber threats facing small businesses in 2025
Inside Small Business
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July 30, 2025
Kathy Sundstrom works at ID Care, which delivers the Government’s free Small Business Cyber Resilience Service. Here are the biggest cybersecurity threats that the organisation is seeing right now. It’s no secret that Australian businesses are a...
Oklahoma City businesses face closures, urging community support
KOCO 5 - Oklahoma
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July 31, 2025
KOCO JORDAN RYAN HAS HER MESSAGE. BUYING A PIECE OF CANDY MAY SEEM LIKE SOMETHING SMALL, BUT EVERY TIME YOU SUPPORT A LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS, YOU’RE PUTTING MONEY RIGHT BACK IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY. AND WITH SEVERAL BUSINESSES CLOSING, WE’RE LEARNING...
Tax authorities lay out tactics for robust and complete policy
Vietstock
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August 2, 2025
Tax authorities lay out tactics for robust and complete policy The draft Law on Tax Administration may require some adjustments on the tax threshold and implementation process to help the policy become more complete. The draft Law on Tax...