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HNB and Ideal Motors offer special deal on lease for Mahindra commercial vehicles
HNB Bank Associate Chamal Siriwardena, Product Manager – Leasing Mahesh Ratnayake, Vice President – Leasing Udara Pathinayake, Senior Vice President/Head of Retail Banking Kanchana Karunagama, Ideal Motors Director Legal and Corporate Affairs...

CRM Strategy for Ugandan Small Businesses: A 2025 Guide
In Uganda’s quickly evolving startup culture, there exists one thing that distinguishes surviving businesses from thriving businesses: customer loyalty. Producing long-lasting bonds with customers is no longer a privilege; it is a must have. That...

Check Point launches Quantum Spark 2500 firewalls for SMB security
Check Point Software Technologies has introduced the Quantum Spark 2500 series, a new firewall product family tailored for small and medium-sized businesses and managed service providers. With the reported rise in cyberattacks targeting smaller...

Bike Streets app helps cyclists roll with less stress in Denver, while supporting local businesses
DENVER – Often when biking and business end up in the same story, it’s because of a conflict. This isn’t one of those stories. Denver7’s On Two Wheels is always looking out for ways to help Colorado cyclists stay safer while navigating the roads...

Summer Company 2025 entrepreneurs reveal what they have to offer
Julia Butlin is a St. Francis Xavier student and the creator of Glass by Jules, which specializes in various types of stained-glass décor. Tinkess Photo CORNWALL – Building a business from scratch requires a mixture of creativity, hard work,...

Del-Metrius Herron & Associates | 2025 Small Business Awards
Del-Metrius Herron & Associates | Owner Del-Metrius Herron | Veteran-Owned Small Business Award Winner What inspired you to start your business? I was licensed two years before I officially hit the ground running in 2018. At the time, I had an...

SBA Relief Still Available to New Jersey Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Jersey of the Aug. 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused...

The Brownstone | 2025 Small Business Awards
The Brownstone | Owner Abbey Brown | Woman-Owned Small Business Award Winner How has the Topeka community shaped your business? Topeka has been the foundation of everything we’ve built. From the local vendors we work with to the couples who trust...

What are the best 8 website builders for my small business?
It has been estimated that the cost to any business that doesn’t have a website averages at £173,769 per year in lost revenue, despite the average monthly running cost of a website being less than £18. If creating a website for your business can...

What Are the Best Freight Shipping Solutions for Small Businesses?
Reading Time: 8 minutes Balancing shipping cost, speed and safety is essential for small business owners. You need shipments to arrive on time and intact while being cost-effective. Luckily, there are logistics brokerages and third-party logistics...
Small Businesses Embrace Social -- But Could be Missing a Trick in the Age of AI
Small Businesses Embrace Social -- But Could be Missing a Trick in the Age of AI New GoDaddy data reveals how entrepreneurs learn, sell, and grow in a digital world. SINGAPORE, July 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - According to the GoDaddy 2025 Global...

Edinburg Chamber Launches Micro-Internship Program to Support Small Businesses
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the UTRGV Career Center, ENACTUS Student Organization, Vantage Bank, and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, is proud to announce the launch of a Micro-Internship Program aimed at...

Pennsylvania summit sees over $90 Billion pledged in energy and innovation investments
David H. Mccormick, U.S. Senator | official websiteDavid H. Mccormick, U.S. Senator | official website Top executives from the energy and AI sectors, global investors, labor and trade representatives, and government officials gathered at the...

FRA approves establishment of five new firms for investment fund management, SME financing
The Committee for the Establishment and Licensing of Companies, operating under the supervision of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), has approved the establishment of five new companies. These include Saqr Real Estate Investment Fund, Nawy...

Bill introduced to boost bank investment in small business
Senator Todd Young, US Senator for Indiana | Official U.S. Senate headshotSenator Todd Young, US Senator for Indiana | Official U.S. Senate headshot U.S. Senators Todd Young, Ruben Gallego, Jim Risch, and Tammy Duckworth have introduced the...

California State Treasurer talks small business in Torrance
When current California State Treasurer Fiona Ma worked for a large accounting firm, she realized “there were no women or people of color in the leadership at the time.” That was when the certified public accountant quit and started her own...

Essential Tips for Launching a New Business This Year Successfully
Starting a new business this year can feel both exciting and daunting. With the right strategies in place, you can turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. Whether you’re a first-time founder or a seasoned pro, understanding the current...
Letter to the Editor: Sleepy Hollow Democratic Slate Launches Campaign
The Sleepy Hollow Democratic Slate officially launched its campaign on June 23rd at Barnhardt Park, introducing an energetic and skilled team committed to revitalization, livability and connectivity for the Village. Mayoral candidate Marjorie Hsu...

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla proposes bizarre new business idea
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla recently pitched a strange new side hustle. Mazzulla initially was enlisted to serve as an assistant coach for then-head coach Ime Udoka on the 2021-22 Celtics. That team went all the way to the NBA Finals,...

Nigeria’s tax overhaul: Charting a course between progress and peril
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent assent to the Tax Reform Bills has launched Nigeria into a new era of fiscal policy, a period ripe with both transformative potential and considerable challenges. While the stated objectives are laudable,...