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Cascade Heights small business owners say road construction severely impacting sales
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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July 30, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Several small, Black-owned businesses in Atlanta’s Cascade Heights neighborhood say over the last two years, they’ve seen a major decline in customers. “I am averaging about a 72% decrease every day,” Trinket...
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...
Lagos mosque supports community, families with Zakat, Sadaqah disbursement
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 1, 2025
The Lagos Secretariat Community Central Mosque (LSCCM) successfully hosted its 3rd annual Zakat and Sadaqah disbursement ceremony, providing vital financial assistance and support to numerous beneficiaries within the community. The event, held at...
The 6 Best Password Managers for Small Businesses (Tested and Trusted)
eSecurityPlanet
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July 29, 2025
eSecurity Planet content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. One weak password. That’s all it takes to put your entire business at risk. Cybercriminals...
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...
Lawrence vendor market to center Black, Indigenous and people of color entrepreneurs
The Lawrence Times - Kansas
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Share this post or save for later Black and brown entrepreneurs will sell and promote goods and services at an upcoming Lawrence vendor market. The “Blk & Brwn Market” is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at Marriott SpringHill...
Commercial Real Estate Shows Signs of Life Following Loan Regulation Shift
The Korea Bizwire
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August 1, 2025
The photo shows a building in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, which was sold for over 10 billion won in 2021 after attracting 120 bidders. At the time, demand for investment was exceptionally high due to a severe shortage of small building listings in...
Expansion of Qualified Small Business Stock Tax Benefits
JD Supra - California
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July 29, 2025
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed a budget reconciliation bill entitled the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (the Act). The Act extends the tax cuts that were enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, adds a number of additional...
Franklin General Store bolsters farm businesses, advocating for federal grants
KSHB - Missouri
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August 1, 2025
SHAWNEE, Kan. — Two months ago, Brooke Franklin took her vision for greater access to fresh, local foods and started a new venture. Franklin General Store — a farmer's market, every day. Franklin General Store bolsters farm businesses, advocating...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lawmakers join to protect and improve postal services in rural and underserved areas
WGTU - Michigan
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WASHINGTON,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01), along with other lawmakers from around the country are teaming up as part of an effort to improve the postal service. Bergman is joined by Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Chris Pappas...
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...
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...
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...
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...