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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...
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...
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...
Small Business Help Deadline Set for September 16th
WZDM - Indiana
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August 18, 2025
Eligible small businesses, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters in Indiana of the September 16th deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset losses from physical damage caused by the severe storms and...
CAL FIRE invests in training future forestry workers and small businesses
KNVN - California
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — CAL FIRE announced that it has awarded $5 million in grants to eight projects aimed at training future forestry workers and supporting small businesses in wildfire protection. According to CAL FIRE, these projects are part of...
7 Top Cloud Inventory Management Solutions for Small Businesses
Small Business Trends
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August 17, 2025
When managing inventory, small businesses need effective solutions that can streamline operations and reduce costs. There are several cloud-based platforms available, each with unique features customized to different needs. For instance,...
FDA updates medical device user fee guidance for small businesses, tightening some rules for reductions and waivers
JD Supra - California
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August 18, 2025
On July 31, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final guidance document “Medical Device User Fee Small Business Qualification and Determination,” which supersedes its previous guidance document dated August 1, 2018. FDA’s...
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,...
Ernst Names Orange City Vet Care Practice “Small Business Of The Week”
KIWA Radio - Iowa
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August 18, 2025
Orange City, Iowa — An Orange City veterinary practice has been named U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s Small Business of the Week. Ernst, who is Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has announced her Small Business of the Week is Orange City...
TD Bank Appoints Chris Ward as Head of U.S. Small Business Banking
FinTecBuzz
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August 18, 2025
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, today announced the appointment of Chris Ward as Head of U.S. Small Business Banking. In this role, Ward will lead TD’s efforts to deliver best-in-class banking products, services and advice to small...
CFCC Small Business Center ranks #1 in NC for third year in a row
WECT TV6 - North Carolina
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August 18, 2025
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Small Business Center Performance Allocations has ranked the Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center #1 in North Carolina for overall performance for the third year in a row. According to CFCC, the...
Jobs creation, liberalisation: What was discussed in PM's next-gen reforms
India Today
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August 19, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with top ministers, economists, and senior secretaries to deliberate on a roadmap for next-generation economic reforms, amid rising trade tensions with the United States following...
COURTSIDE CREATIVITY: Archbold Grad Blake Rupp’s Design Internship With The Cavs
The Village Reporter - Ohio
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August 20, 2025
CLEVELAND … Blake is pictured here at the Cleveland Cavaliers arena. PHOTOS PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTERDESIGNS … This picture is one of the graphic design pieces Blake created for the Cavaliers. By: Renea Kessler THE VILLAGE REPORTER...
Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Gearharts Fine Chocolates
Henrico Citizen - Virginia
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Gearharts Fine Chocolates is full of surprises — and Tim Gearhart wants to keep it that way. Crafted with the precision of a Marine and the inspiration of a world traveler, Gearthart’s concoctions give locals the chance to celebrate the...
Arlington EDC Announces Free Programming to Support Small Business Growth
Fort Worth Business Press - Texas
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August 18, 2025
Expert-led cohorts offer industry-specific content tailored to scaling, strategy refinement The Arlington Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is now offering a series of industry-specific small business cohorts. This free opportunity will...
Payoneer and Stripe Team to Bolster Small Business Cross-Border Trade
PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts
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August 18, 2025
Small business-focused FinTech Payoneer is expanding its online checkout offering in partnership with Stripe. The collaboration is aimed at cross-border small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) wishing to sell direct-to-consumer, according to a...