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Whitmer Signs Bills to Lower Costs for Small Businesses
The Daily Mining Gazette - Michigan
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LANSING – On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed three bipartisan bills that will support Michigan’s small businesses by lowering costs and honor service members who lost their lives in the line of duty. Specifically, this package includes a...
FG To Disburse Interest-Free Loans To Small Businesses, Farmers – GEEP Coordinator
News Investigators Nigeria
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August 16, 2025
News Investigators/ The Federal Government will soon commence disbursement of interest-free loans to small holder farmers and businesses across the country before the end of 2025, the National Programme Manager of the Government Enterprise and...
Pet gear company owner navigates tariff challenges while maintaining small business values
WMAR-2 News - Maryland
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August 16, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A military veteran who founded a dog gear company is facing potential challenges from tariffs while trying to maintain his commitment to supporting small American businesses. Barton O'Brien launched Bay Dog about seven years ago...
Defence Paralysis: Innovation Starved, Capability Lost
sUAS News - The Business of Drones
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August 16, 2025
At this moment, two UK-verified, government-backed programmes one capable of decisive autonomous strike and the other an electronic warfare (EW) pulse capability are in a state of financial limbo after programs within the UK Government and MoD ran...
FG to disburse interest-free loans to farmers, small businesses – GEEP
Punch
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August 16, 2025
The Federal Government will soon commence disbursement of interest-free loans to smallholder farmers and businesses across the country before the end of 2025, the National Programme Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme,...
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Rises
Lake Gaston Gazette-Observer - North Carolina
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RICHMOND – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98. Contributing most to the rise in the Optimism Index were respondents reporting better business conditions and reporting...
The One Big Beautiful Bill leaves Iowa small businesses holding the bag
The Times Republican - Iowa
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Last week, politicians, including Senator Joni Ernst, and a few handpicked business owners in Cedar Rapids held a roundtable to celebrate President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” as a win for small business. It should be noted that the...
How Do You Keep Track of Your Inventory?
Small Business Trends
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August 16, 2025
Keeping track of your inventory is crucial for maintaining efficiency and meeting customer demands. It involves monitoring stock levels, using effective tools, and performing regular counts. By implementing automated alerts and focusing on...
Cost of living crisis hits Coventry's small businesses
Coventry Live
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August 16, 2025
Ongoing challenges including higher borrowing costs and the cost of living crisis have been blamed for a drop in the number of businesses operating in Coventry. Figures released in the annual report of the council’s One Coventry Plan reveal that...
Optimism rises; uncertainty grows for US small businesses: NFIB
Fibre 2 Fashion
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The US small business optimism index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98, according to National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Contributing most to the rise in the index were respondents reporting...
West entrepreneur heads up small business council
Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly
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August 15, 2025
The state government has re-established the Small Business Ministerial Council appointing a west entrepreneur as chair. Minister for Small Business and Employment Natalie Suleyman on Tuesday appointed a chair and members to the recently...
5 Customizable Structures for Your Small Business’s Inventory
Businessing Magazine
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August 15, 2025
Your small business is growing. That’s fantastic news! But with growth comes a new challenge: where do you put all your stuff? Expanding your inventory is a sign of success, but it can quickly lead to cramped spaces and logistical headaches. Don’t...
Prospect Business Association Presents Small Business Awards
The Community Voice - Kansas
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August 16, 2025
Join more than 5,000 readers who receive the latest news from THE VOICE in their inbox! Subscribe to our Kansas City Newsletter Stay informed on the latest Kansas City news that matters to you Prospect Business Association, a non-profit...
Small Business Optimism Index Rises as Owners Seek Expansion Opportunities
Small Business Trends
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August 15, 2025
Small businesses across the nation are experiencing a surge in optimism, despite lingering uncertainties about the economic landscape. The recent NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3—slightly above the 52-year...
APNU pledges corporation tax break, small business financing opportunities
Demerara Waves
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August 15, 2025
Last Updated on Friday, 15 August 2025, 16:08 by Denis Chabrol PNCR-APNU Leader Aubrey Norton signs a Compact with other political parties that are under the APNU coalition umbrella The People’s National Congress Reform-led A Partnership for...
DV8 Kitchen & Bakery is Commerce Lexington small business of the year
The Lane Report - Kentucky
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August 15, 2025
During today’s Commerce Lexington Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon presented by Forcht Bank, DV8 Kitchen & Bakery was named the 2025 Small Business of the Year. (Left to right) Drew Amman (WLEX-TV), local artist Wyman Rice, Larry Forester...
South Florida’s Small Businesses Are Struggling — And Washington’s Making It Worse
Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida
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August 15, 2025
July’s jobs report confirmed what many Miami businesses already know: the economy is slowing down — and South Florida is feeling the impact. Across our region, businesses of all sizes are being pushed to the edge. Supply chains are strained. Costs...
Small Businesses Are Being Squeezed: Alibaba’s CoCreate Is Here to Help
Digital Commerce 360
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August 14, 2025
Sponsor content is created on behalf of and in collaboration with Alibaba by DigitalCommerce360. Our editorial staff is not involved in the creation of the sponsored content. The international sourcing event brings together thousands of small...
U.S. AI boom is completely upending the electricity market — small businesses and households could foot the bill as industry watchers warn of sharp price increases
Tom's Hardware
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August 15, 2025
A new report into the seismic demands of AI data centers on the power grid claims that electricity rates for individuals and small businesses could increase vastly in the face of data center expansion from the likes of Amazon, Google, and...
Looking to boost your creative productivity? Here are 5 AI tools you simply can’t miss!
South Africa Today
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August 16, 2025
Being a useful work helper or an entertaining, creative pet, AI enters our everyday routine more and more frequently. To save time, find inspiration, and even help complete a task previously only achievable with a specialized skill, people are...