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Council row erupts as small business owner told she must pay fees despite local authority's mistake

GB News · July 9, 2025

A mobile coffee shop owner has sparked a council row after being told she must pay fees despite the mistake being made by a local authority. The shop owner in Cheltenham must pay more than £3,000 in street licensing fees despite the local...

How To Diversify Financially As A Small Business Owner

Forbes ·

Statistics show 80% of business owners have the majority of their wealth tied up in their business. ... More Here are 3 financial diversification strategies for the small business owner.getty Diversification poses a real challenge for the small...

Chagrin Falls urges shoppers to skip Prime Week and support local businesses

ABC 5 Cleveland - Ohio · July 10, 2025

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — As shoppers gear up for Amazon Prime Week and other big-box sales, businesses in Chagrin Falls are making their own pitch: shop small and shop local. For 12 years, Haven boutique owner Cori Inbrigiotta has been dressing not...

EXCLUSIVE: Marsha Blackburn Pushes Back On Dems’ ‘Fearmongering’ About Trump’s ‘Beautiful’ Law

The Daily Caller · July 10, 2025

Senate Republicans are going into overdrive to combat Democrats’ claims about President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act that seek to make the law unpopular in the eyes of voters ahead of the midterms. Republican Tennessee Sen. Marsha...

Small business optimism steady despite tax concerns

Sunshine Sentinel - Florida · July 8, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for June showed a slight decline, dropping 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains slightly above the long-term average of 98. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in reports of excess inventories....

Court approves class-action lawsuit against Canada Post alleging illegal 'drip pricing' on shipping

Vermilion Standard ·

Breadcrumb Trail Links News The lawsuit seeks reimbursement from the postal service for adding a mandatory 'fuel surcharge' late in the online purchase process for shipping services Canada Post denies it is using “drip pricing” in the mandatory...

TCB Insights: Small Business Advice

Twin Cities Business - Minnesota · July 9, 2025

TCB Insights: Small Business Advice From laying the groundwork with a thoughtful business plan to keeping operations efficient and secure, these strategies can help position your business for lasting success. From laying the groundwork with a...

The real impact of SC’s new tort law

SC Daily Gazette - South Carolina · July 10, 2025

Gov. Henry McMaster recently held a ceremonial bill signing for H.3430, the tort reform bill, which he hailed as a “great victory.” The new law will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, but before then, we think South Carolinians deserve a clear-eyed...

New tax facilities set stage for rapid growth of micro, small enterprises: ETA chief

Daily News Egypt · July 9, 2025

Rasha Abdel Aal, Chairperson of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced that the Authority is intensifying efforts to promote awareness of Egypt’s new tax facilities package and its benefits for enterprise growth, in line with a broader...

Celebrate National Independent Retailer Month: Support Local Shops and Boost Your Community

Small Business Trends · July 10, 2025

Every July, communities across the nation come together to celebrate National Independent Retailer Month. This month-long event shines a spotlight on the unique charm and value that independent retailers bring to our local economies. By shopping...

North Carolina governor vetoes 3 bills, reigniting gun law battle with GOP lawmakers

WLOS - North Carolina ·

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Stein cleared his desk Wednesday of the deluge of bills passed to him from the North Carolina General Assembly last month, three of which he vetoed. Stein topped off his veto total at 14 for this year's...

Braun launches Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation to support Main Street small business

Newsbug.info - Illinois ·

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has officially launched the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation to help Main Street entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses to grow Indiana’s economy and support Hoosier workers. The office...

Small Business Owners in Washington Face Tax Challenges Ahead

KONA - Washington State · 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...

Queens small business owner worries about gentrification after lease terminated unexpectedly

Spectrum News 13 - Florida · July 9, 2025

Queens native Gabrielle Musca has come a long way. She turned her dream of owning a beauty studio into reality, as the owner of Haus of Wax. “I remember being in beauty school, and I wrote down the name of my wax salon that I wanted,” Musca said....

ANALYSIS: Beautiful Bill’s Big Winners? Small Businesses

WMAL - Washington D.C. · July 9, 2025

Companies Need Certainty and the Legislation Provides It Gene Marks | July 9, 2025 (The Washington Times) — The big, beautiful tax and spending bill signed into law last week by President Trump has its pros and cons. On the downside, there’s no...

Support for 'missing middle' could tackle Scotland’s productivity gap

Insider.co.uk · July 10, 2025

A new report from the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) and Prosper (SCDI) warns that Scotland’s long-standing productivity challenge will not be solved without focused support for the 'missing middle' of Scottish businesses. Drawing on insights...

Support for Small Business Growth in Miramar

South Florida Caribbean News · July 9, 2025

Mirabella Plaza in Miramar MIRAMAR – The City of Miramar proudly invites its newest Caribbean American-owned businesses to participate in the inaugural “Journey to Success” contest, part of the Miramar Means Business initiative. This event, hosted...

Amy Grant Joins Senator in Opposing Cuts to Bush-Era Plan That Saved 26 Million Lives

CBN News · July 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate is set to vote on a rescissions package that would allow approved federal funds to be cancelled for certain foreign aid programs. The proposal narrowly passed the U.S. House last month. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) is...

Why GreenGeeks is the Best Host for Small Businesses

International Business Times - United Kingdom · July 9, 2025

Small business owners face rising demands on their time and resources. With every added responsibility, efficiency becomes valuable. Running secure, fast, and reliable websites is essential, but technical management can be burdensome. GreenGeeks...

[Audio] From Banks to FinTech: The Evolution of Small Business Lending — Payments Pros – The Payments Law Podcast

JD Supra - California · July 9, 2025

In this special crossover edition of the Payments Pros and Consumer Finance podcasts, Carlin McCrory and Jason Cover are joined by their colleague Caleb Rosenberg to explore the evolving landscape of small business financing. They highlight the...