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Cybooks: accounting software built for small businesses in Cyprus
Cyprus Mail
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June 18, 2025
In Cyprus, many small business owners still rely entirely on their accountant for everything related to finances. It’s a long-standing habit – “My accountant handles it” – that often leaves owners disconnected from the actual performance of their...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce pushes for tariff reform to support small businesses
America's Small Business Network
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June 18, 2025
Tariff policy uncertainty continues to weigh heavily on America’s small businesses, according to Tom Sullivan, vice president of Small Business Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In today’s episode of U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business...
Inside the bustling small business in Suffolk supporting firms to go global
Ipswich Star
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June 18, 2025
She is the founder of Sell Beyond - Amazon Management Consultants and works alongside companies to help them grow in a competitive marketplace. She gleaned her knowledge from 15 years of working in start-up marketing and financial consulting -...
Tariffs have some small businesses considering American-made products
Spectrum News 13 - Florida
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June 18, 2025
AKRON, Ohio — The constant threat of tariffs has businesses around the country trying to figure out the impact. What You Need To Know Frank Miller has been in the clothing industry for more than a decade; he’s the owner of Rcloth, a streetwear...
Immigration raids in LA hit small business owners: ‘Worse than COVID’
SABC News
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June 18, 2025
Juan Ibarra stands outside his fruit and vegetable outlet in Los Angeles’ vast fresh produce market, the place in the city center where Hispanic restaurateurs, street vendors and taco truck operators buy supplies every day. On Monday morning, the...
Small Business Email Marketing Tool For Nigerian Businesses – Reviewed By Our Experts
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 18, 2025
Our journalism is supported by our discerning readers. Purchases you make through our links may earn Guardian Nigeria a commission. Email marketing remains one of the most cost-effective channels for Nigerian businesses to reach customers, with...
Small business day brings NFIB members face-to-face with lawmakers
Old North News - North Carolina
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June 17, 2025
NFIB members from across the state gathered in Raleigh on June 17 for Small Business Day. The event was organized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC). The annual...
NFIB Launches Ads to Shield Small Businesses from Burdensome Ownership Rules
Small Business Trends
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June 18, 2025
As the legislative landscape shifts, small business owners find themselves facing another potential challenge in the form of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. Recent advertisements launched by the National...
Greater Milwaukee Foundation loan program helps small businesses in underserved communities
WUWM 89.7 FM - Wisconsin
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June 17, 2025
Ebony Jennings always wanted to run Jennings Asphalt. Her grandfather started the business, but it closed after he died. She says people around her often dismissed her hopes to revive the business. “I went to my uncle maybe about 2011 and he, he...
Immigration raids in LA hit small business owners
The Daily Herald
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LOS ANGELES--Juan Ibarra stands outside his fruit and vegetable outlet in Los Angeles' vast fresh produce market, the place in the city center where Hispanic restaurateurs, street vendors and taco truck operators buy supplies every day. On Monday...
T-shirts support Cascade victims of AI-generated photo scandal
KWWL - Iowa
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CASCADE, Iowa — T-shirts are being made to support girls in the Western Dubuque School District who say they were targeted by AI-generated nude photos. The effort is led by Tera Cuellar, a mother to one of the victims and a small business owner....
Minerva Grant: The Unifying Force Lofa Needs—Tough, Compassionate, and Ready to Lead
Liberian Observer
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In a time when the Federation of Lofa Associations in the Americas (FLAA) needs bold leadership, unity, and meaningful action, one name rises above the rest — Madam Minerva Grant. A seasoned community leader, bridge-builder, and relentless...
Explore Exciting Contests and Grants for Aspiring Creatives
Small Business Trends
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June 18, 2025
If you’re looking to fund your creative projects or innovative ideas, contests and grants can be your golden ticket. These opportunities not only provide financial support but also open doors to networking and exposure. Whether you’re an artist,...
North Manchester Public Library Awarded T-Mobile Hometown Grant To Boost Local Development
Warsaw Times Union - Indiana
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Staff Report NORTH MANCHESTER - Tuesday, T-Mobile announced the North Manchester Public Library as one of its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients. The $49,967 grant will go toward creating a dedicated outdoor pavilion space and mobile kitchen at...
Las Vegas Leaders Urge Balloon Safety Ahead of New Law
Times News Global
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June 18, 2025
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Las Vegas Valley officials are urging residents to secure their helium balloons this summer, ahead of a new state law that will ban outdoor balloon releases. The law, which takes effect on Oct. 1, aims to reduce power outages...
Micro, small businesses still face difficulties to access loans despite high credit growth
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Though banks have pumped an additional of more than VNĐ1 quadrillion into the economy in the first five months of this year, the credit flow has not been evenly disbursed among types of enterprises and industries, causing many micro and...
A national warehouse of products from Armenia will be opened in the United States to support Armenian producers
ARKA
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NEWS » Economy » A national warehouse of products from Armenia will be opened in the United States to support Armenian producers A national warehouse of products from Armenia is planned to be opened in the United States to support Armenian...
Retail competition aims to rejuvenate Singapore mall scene by offering free rent, financial support
The Straits Times
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June 18, 2025
The competition comes amid a challenging business environment for retailers here, said the organisers.PHOTO: ST FILE SINGAPORE - Three retailers will get up to a year of free rent in prime shopping mall space and monetary support to pilot...
Raqami Islamic Digital Bank and Haball forge strategic partnership to launch Shariah- compliant embedded finance for Pakistan’s SME sector
Business Recorder
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June 18, 2025
KARACHI: In a major milestone for Pakistan’s digital financial ecosystem, Raqami Islamic Digital Bank, the country’s first Islamic digital bank, has partnered with Haball, a pioneering fintech focused on B2B supply chain digitization, to roll out...
Encantto D’ Joyas opens in Cicero with support from local officials
West Cook News - Illinois
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June 18, 2025
The Town of Cicero marked the opening of a new business, Encantto D’ Joyas, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 12. Located at 2420 S. Laramie Avenue, this family-owned store specializes in handcrafted silver jewelry imported from Mexico. The...