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FSBO Academy launches to train lender-ready small businesses
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FSBO Academy Inc. has launched as an education nonprofit in Manassas, Virginia, to help small businesses become more bankable and reduce avoidable loan denials.
Creative Colors International opens Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana franchise
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Creative Colors International has opened a new franchise serving Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana, owned by Erik and Julie Hail. The location expands the company’s on-site repair and restoration services for homes, vehicles and…
Reed Family Dentistry wins MBJ small business award
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Reed Family Dentistry won the Small Company category at the 2026 Memphis Business Journal Small Business Awards on July 29, 2026, in Memphis.
Colleague AI wins NSF Phase II grant to expand K-12 AI tools
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Colleague AI, a University of Washington spinoff focused on K-12 education, received a National Science Foundation SBIR Phase II grant worth $1.25 million in base funding and about $2 million with expected supplements.
Sacramento entrepreneur seeks $9.5M over redevelopment dust claims
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A Sacramento entrepreneur says dust from the neighboring Mirasol Village redevelopment contaminated her business and destroyed nearly $1 million in investment value.
Great American Green backs North Georgia plant market at Crane Creek Vineyards
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Great American Green and The Greenhouse Social are bringing the Root & Vine Market to Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, Georgia, on Sunday, Aug. 23. The free event pairs local vendors and wine with synthetic turf and an outdoor setup meant to…
ExpCopyPrint expands same-day digital printing from Midtown Manhattan
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ExpCopyPrint.com is widening its AI-era printing and business-services model from Midtown Manhattan, offering digital ordering, same-day production on eligible jobs and delivery across the U.S. and worldwide.
Curbside Pickup pitches free ordering platform for small businesses
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Curbside Pickup says its platform helps retailers, restaurants and service businesses manage curbside, in-store and dine-in orders from one app while cutting congestion and improving efficiency.
Magnify Creative launches MagnifyTV for local businesses
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Utah-based Magnify Creative has launched MagnifyTV, a digital signage platform aimed at helping local retailers, clinics, restaurants and offices cut costs and run dynamic in-store displays.
Medcore warns Texas small businesses on disability coverage gap
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A McKinney employee benefits brokerage says Texas small-business workers face a major short-term disability gap because the state offers no public program and many small employers do not offer coverage.
Hosted.com expands domain registration tools for small businesses
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Hosted.com has outlined a broader set of domain registration features aimed at freelancers, startups and small businesses, including search, parking, transfers, WHOIS lookup, blacklist checks and bulk management.
America Makes honors two SME leaders for additive manufacturing work
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America Makes recognized SME CEO Jeannine Kunz and Chief Manufacturing Officer Dr. Brett Conner at its Members Meeting & Exchange in Youngstown, Ohio, on Aug. 5, 2026. The awards highlight SME’s long-running role in advancing additive…
46 Connecticut women named Women of Innovation finalists
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The Connecticut Technology Council selected 46 finalists from 100 nominations for its 2026 Women of Innovation awards, which will recognize leaders in STEM, entrepreneurship and research on Oct. 27 in Branford.
Saleoid launches AI CRM for small businesses at $5 a month
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Saleoid has launched a public AI-powered CRM built for small businesses, startups and agencies, with pricing starting at $5 a month on a two-year plan.
Small businesses face rising SEO costs as AI Overviews cut clicks
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Small businesses are spending up to 30% of revenue on search engine optimisation as agency retainers average $3,199 a month, according to a new analysis of 2026 pricing data.
PanteraPay launches billing platform aimed at eliminating card fees for small businesses
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PanteraPay unveiled an all-inclusive billing and payment platform for small businesses on July 12, 2026, promising next-day payments, transparent fees and tools for invoicing, receipts and recurring billing.
PanteraPay launches all-inclusive billing and payment platform for small businesses
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PanteraPay launched a new billing and payment platform on July 12, 2026, aimed at small businesses that want faster invoicing, next-day payments and fewer processing fees.
LTO Logistics launches crowdfunding push to buy first truck
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Tennessee trucking startup LTO Logistics LLC has launched a GoFundMe campaign to fund its first semi-truck and startup costs as founder Todd Odham looks to grow freight operations and hire local drivers.
Secret World launches Creator Cards for local creator discovery
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Secret World on July 29, 2026, launched Creator Cards, a public profile feature designed to help creators, freelancers and side hustlers get discovered by nearby people and businesses.
SabaLinks wins SBA Women-Owned Small Business certification
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SabaLinks Inc. has been certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a Women-Owned Small Business, a designation that can expand its access to federal contracting opportunities in cybersecurity.
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