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Local business leaders urge Congress not to cut 554 jobs at NASA Glenn
ABC 5 Cleveland - Ohio
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July 9, 2025
CLEVELAND — Local business leaders from across Northeast Ohio are calling on Congress to avoid deep cuts to NASA Glenn's budget. Last month, News 5 broke the news that the White House’s proposed budget for Northeast Ohio’s NASA Glenn Research...
Innovative Social Media Content Ideas for Small Business Success
Small Business Trends
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July 9, 2025
To improve your small business’s social media presence, you need effective content strategies. Start by engaging your audience with questions to encourage interaction. Consider sharing behind-the-scenes content to build trust and humanize your...
Small Business Spotlight: Little Valley Goods
ABC 30 - California
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July 9, 2025
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Craftsmanship meets creativity at Little Valley Goods. Located off of Barstow and Sunnyside in Old Town Clovis, the warehouse features personalized gifts, favors, and even something to add a little flair to your hydration...
City of Atlanta launches digital vendor directory for local businesses
Rough Draft Atlanta - Georgia
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July 12, 2025
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Women Redraw Egypt’s Economy Through Micro-Enterprise
Egyptian Streets
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July 12, 2025
In a workshop in Upper Egypt, a group of women gather around sewing machines, their hands stitching fabric into garments and the fabric of a new economic reality. Through the Women’s Enterprise Support Programme, thousands of women like them are...
Local Business Closed in the Gem State
KOOL 96.5 - Idaho
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July 9, 2025
Idaho is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and many people are flocking to the Gem State. The more people move here, the more businesses are also coming. Over the last few years, many new businesses have opened around Idaho, giving...
Local businessman backs Eskom’s solar registration drive
Fourways Review
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July 9, 2025
Fourways resident and small business owner, Dave Glass, says registering his rooftop solar system was not just about ticking boxes, it was a matter of safety and doing what’s right. After struggling for months to register his solar panels, Glass...
Kevin O'Leary Shares Surprising Advice for New Entrepreneurs: 'Be an Apprentice for 24 Months'
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 17, 2025
Starting a new business venture can feel like diving into the deep end. With countless guides and gurus offering advice, it's easy to get lost in the noise. But what if the secret to success wasn't about immediate leaps, but rather a strategic...
Small businesses warn personal guarantees is ‘shackling’ growth ambitions
LondonlovesBusiness
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July 9, 2025
Heavy-handed personal guarantees are “shackling” ambition and risk holding back the growth the economy needs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned. Research by the UK’s largest business group shows that six in 10 (60%) limited...
Small business optimism index shows slight decline in June
Evergreen Reporter - Washington
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July 8, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Small Business Optimism Index, showing a slight decrease in June. The index edged down by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains slightly above the 51-year average of 98....
Small Business Owners in Washington Face Tax Challenges Ahead
KONA - Washington State
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July 8, 2025
(The Center Square) – Patrick Connor, Washington state director for the National Federation of Independent Business, views the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index staying steady in June – a slight decrease of 0.2 points to 98.6 – as a positive sign...
Small business optimism steady despite slight decline in June
Last Frontier News - Alaska
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July 8, 2025
JUNEAU, Alaska—The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Small Business Optimism Index, revealing a slight decline of 0.2 points to 98.6 in June, which remains above the 51-year average of 98. Thor Stacey, NFIB...
Tumon Night Market postponed
The Guam Daily Post
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The Guam Visitors Bureau has postponed the highly anticipated opening of the Tumon Night Market from Sunday to August 3 as tropical disturbance Invest 98W approaches the island with threats of heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The weekly Sunday...
6 POS Systems that Boost ROI and Simplify Retail Operations
ABC Money
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July 22, 2025
With operating costs rising and consumer expectations at an all-time high, many retailers are struggling to maintain profitability while delivering first-rate in-store experiences. UK retail sales volumes have declined for three consecutive years,...
Intuit Expands Its IDEAS Small Business Program Across Nine U.S. Cities
WWD - New York
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July 11, 2025
Intuit is expanding on its Invest, Develop, Empower, Accelerate and Scale program this year, in partnership with the National Urban League. After the success of its inaugural year, Intuit said it’s expanding to support an additional 250 small...
Leadpages Acquires Glorify to Streamline Conversion-Driven Campaigns for SMB, Enterprise Marketers
TechEconomy
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July 17, 2025
Advertisements Leadpages, a no-code website and landing page builder that helps marketers and businesses turn clicks into customers, has acquired Glorify, an intuitive design platform for creating high-performing marketing assets. Trusted by...
SBA Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development to host public meeting
Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania
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July 11, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration will host its quarterly meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development on Tuesday, July 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend the virtual meeting, which will...
Small Business Association of Michigan adds four entrepreneurs to board
Great Lakes Wire - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official websiteBrian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website The Small Business...
Andrew Bailey warns Rachel Reeves that City deregulation could reignite financial crisis
Business Matters
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July 23, 2025
Appearing before the Treasury select committee on Tuesday, Bailey said it would not be “a sensible” time to unwind safeguards such as bank ringfencing, which was introduced after the 2008 global crash to separate riskier investment banking from...
£6.6b investment to boost small businesses – will it go far enough?
Elite Business Magazine
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July 11, 2025
The chancellor’s latest Spending Review represents a pivotal moment when it comes to investing in small businesses, young people, and skills of the future. Rachel Reeves increased the British Business Bank’s total financial capacity by two thirds...