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FlipHTML5 Offers Free Proposal Templates to Streamline Professional Document Creation
WhaTech
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August 20, 2025
FlipHTML5 introduces a collection of free proposal templates, designed to help businesses and professionals create polished proposals efficiently. With easy customization and AI-powered options, these templates cater to diverse project needs....
Nfib minnesota notes optimism rise amid continued uncertainty for small businesses
Minnesota State Wire
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August 18, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3, which is slightly above its 52-year average. The increase was driven by more respondents reporting improved...
Trump’s tariffs create ‘urgency to transform India’: billionaire Uday Kotak
The Indian Express
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August 20, 2025
Kotak Mahindra group founder Uday Kotak on Wednesday said the uncertainty of Donald Trump’s tariff regime had created “a sense of urgency for transforming India” and offered “a great opportunity to pivot”.In an interview with the Financial Times,...
How small businesses can promote events locally without overspending
EC Wisconsin News
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August 18, 2025
Organizing an event on a limited budget is possible by focusing on strategy and practical tactics, according to recent advice aimed at small business owners. The guidance emphasizes the importance of crafting a concise and compelling pitch that...
Rising confidence in South Africa's small businesses amid growing pains
Zawya
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As 2025 progresses, most small and medium businesses (SMBs) in South Africa remain upbeat about the road ahead. According to Sage's latest ‘Small Business, Big Opportunity’ survey, 78% of local SMBs are confident about future success, even in the...
SME Digitalisation: Boost Productivity And Skills Fast
Manufacturing Management
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August 19, 2025
Proven Results From Targeted SME Programmes Targeting dedicated programmes to SMEs has delivered a 25% increase in productivity in South Korean smart factories and a 27% drop in defects. Over the last decade the UK has slipped from 2nd in the...
Labor Abandons Small Business
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Liberal NSW Tim James Shadow Minister for Small Business Shadow Minister for Fair Trading, Work Health and Safety and Building Serena Copley Liberal for Kiama The NSW Liberals are calling on locals not to reward Labor for turning its back on small...
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Reports Optimism on the Rise, Improving Conditions
RI News Today - Rhode Island
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August 19, 2025
Key findings include: In July, there was a notable improvement in overall business health. When asked to rate the overall health of their business, 13% reported excellent (up five points), and 52% reported good (up three points). Thirty-one...
Whitmer signs bills to cut costs for small businesses, honor fallen service members
Ludington Daily News - Michigan
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LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday signed three bipartisan bills that she said will support Michigan’s small businesses by lowering regulatory barriers and honor service members who died in the line of duty. The package features a...
Small Business Success: What separates survivors from the rest?
Fairfield County Business Journal - Connecticut
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August 18, 2025
By Noam Pollack (Noam Pollack has been looking into the reasons for business success and business failure and is a resident of Scarsdale.) In 2024, two small businesses that my family and I visited often in my hometown of Scarsdale, Current Home...
Annual Indoor-Outdoor Vendor and Small Business event
Morning Journal - Ohio
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EAST LIVERPOOL — The Annual Indoor-Outdoor Vendor and Small Business event will be held at both Memories, Meetings and More and Power Fitness, both inside the businesses and in the business parking lots, on Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The...
Marape says SME sector is the backbone of sustainable development
The National
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THE small-medium enterprise (SME) sector is the backbone of inclusive and sustainable development, according to Prime Minister James Marape. Marape said that since 2019, the Government placed SMEs at the heart of the national development agenda....
What Is Material Inventory Management Software and How Does It Work?
Small Business Trends
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August 20, 2025
Material inventory management software is a system designed to help you track and manage your inventory efficiently, from raw materials to finished goods. It automates inventory processes and provides real-time visibility into stock levels, which...
Constant Contact and Xero: Fueling smarter marketing solutions for small businesses
iTWire
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August 18, 2025
COMPANY NEWS: Seamless integration enables important insights from accounting data to fuel personalised and real-time marketing campaigns Constant Contact, a provider of digital marketing tools for small businesses, franchises and nonprofits,...
Are small businesses making it easy for criminals to slip through the cracks?
iTWire
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August 19, 2025
GUEST OPINION: Criminals look for gaps in security, like an unlocked side door, a camera no one checks on, or a building left empty overnight. These vulnerabilities are common in small and medium businesses (SMBs) across Australia as many...
‘Any break helps’: Small businesses could see property tax relief in newly passed HB 9
KWTX 10 - Texas
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August 19, 2025
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - House Bill 9 would raise the exemption on business personal property tax, potentially exempting small businesses from the tax. Business personal property is any tangible property used for the business. For Luna Clean Food Cafe...
From Adoption to Advantage: Small Businesses Unlock AI's Potential to Stay Ahead
Nola - Louisiana
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Sponsored Content This article is brought to you by Cox Business.AI is a valuable tool in organizations of all sizes. Today, many AI solutions are designed to be budget-friendly, easy to integrate and tailored to small business users. At the same...
Schneider, Enactus support students in energy innovation
Punch
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August 19, 2025
French energy giant Schneider Electric is banking on Nigeria’s students to drive the country’s clean energy transition. Partnering with Enactus, a global non-profit, the company wrapped up the 2025 Enactus Nigeria National Competition in Lagos,...
Report: Small Businesses Work to Balance Rising Costs and Health Coverage
MedCity News
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August 18, 2025
Small employers are battling rising costs, tariffs and recession concerns. Still, many small businesses are strategizing on how to combat these headwinds, including when it comes to health insurance, according to a recent report from Chase. The...
Mobile-First Gives Rural Small Businesses a Real Shot at Growth
PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts
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August 18, 2025
Highlights PYMNTS Intelligence data finds that rural SMBs remain far more reliant on physical sales than their urban and suburban peers, highlighting a persistent digital adoption gap. Digital tools like mobile, websites and social media can act...