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Nearly Half of Small Business Owners Feel Trapped in Their Businesses
Nearly half of U.S. small business owners feel trapped in their businesses, according to a recent report. The survey comes from the low-code...
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Credit Card Companies Increasing Competition for Small Business Customers
Credit card companies are increasingly competing for the attention of small business owners. In fact, American Express recently noted the...
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SBA Offers Disaster Loans to Texas Small Businesses Affected by Drought
Small nonfarm businesses in 14 Texas counties can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)...
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In the News: Grants up to $50,00 From Amazon, Progressive and More
Grants from large corporations and public entities can work together to help small businesses grow and succeed. These grants provide money for...
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Microsoft Unveils Copilot PCs
Microsoft unveiled its Copilot PCs, marking a leap in personal computing technology. These innovative devices are designed to integrate seamlessly...
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How to Start a Jewelry Business: A Comprehensive Guide
Do visions of unique rings, necklaces or bracelets live rent-free in your head? Are you drawn to shiny trinkets like a happily hopping crow? Even...
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Arizona Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns in Abusive-Trust Scheme
Kent Ellsworth, an Arizona tax preparer, pleaded guilty to two counts of assisting in the preparation of false tax returns. This was part of a...
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IBM and Salesforce Announce Strategic AI and Data Partnership
Salesforce and IBM announced a strategic partnership to leverage AI and data to drive business innovation. This collaboration combines IBM’s...
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Protect Your Multi-Factor Authentication Codes from Phishing Scams
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a very important tool for securing your online accounts. However, scammers have developed new techniques to...
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Many Small Business Owners Unhappy, Undecided with Presidential Candidates
Small business owners are not satisfied with the current presidential candidates. But they could have a major impact on the outcome of the...
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New Amazon Rules Could Impact Independent Supplement Sellers
Amazon recently updated its policies related to selling certain dietary supplements on its platforms. Starting in April, dietary supplement...
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Fostering Entrepreneurial Skills with Shark Tank-Like Program for Students in Pittsburgh
Entrepreneurship has no age limits. One startup support organization in Pittsburgh is taking extra steps to foster creativity and business acumen...
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Crowdfunded Loan Helps Entrepreneur Get Second Chance After Incarceration
Getting traditional bank funding can be tough for any small business. But it’s especially challenging for those who are re-entering the workforce...
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Square Reveals Trends in Restaurant Payroll, Happy Hours, and Drink Preferences
Square’s latest Quarterly Restaurant Report sheds light on evolving dining trends, consumer spending, and restaurant wages. With patio...
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Ohio Man Sentenced for Tampering with Diesel Truck Emissions Controls
Davis Owens, from Hamilton County, Ohio, has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in disabling emissions control systems on diesel trucks...
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Spotlight: Life Saver Pool Fence Aims to Save Lives with Quality Pool Products
Protecting kids is a worthy goal for any business. And that’s exactly what Life Saver Pool Fence aims to achieve with its line of protective...
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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Home Energy Credits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers that making energy-efficient updates to their homes can qualify them for home energy...
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New SEC Rule Change Proposed: How It Could Impact Small Businesses
The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a rule change that could make it easier for small businesses to raise money with...
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Chase Survey Reveals Small Business Owners are Optimistic About Future Growth
Chase for Business has released its latest survey findings, showing that small business owners remain optimistic about future growth and are...
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Consumers Spending Less on Fast Food; Eating At Home
The latest quarterly earnings updates from major quick-service giants Yum! Brands, Starbucks and McDonald’s reflect ongoing adjustments in...
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Shoplifting Crisis Negatively Affecting Businesses Across the U.S.
A rise in shoplifting incidents is threatening small businesses across the U.S. For example, Baltimore County police were reportedly called to...
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How to Start a Hair Salon
Are you interested in learning how to break into the beauty business ? Starting a hair salon can be an amazing way to express your creativity,...
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Goldman Sachs Recruited Small Business Owners to Fight New Banking Regulations
Goldman Sachs has reportedly been recruiting small businesses to advocate for its own interests. According to a recent from Reuters , the bank...
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Micro Businesses Using AI to Compete with Larger Firms
Nearly half of micro businesses are using generative AI to compete with larger brands. This data comes from a survey of over 3,000 business owners...
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Oregon Nonprofits Urged to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans Before June 12 Deadline
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has reminded Oregon private nonprofit organizations about the upcoming deadline to apply for federal...