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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...
Opinion: Skill games are a lifeline for small businesses, volunteer fire companies, fraternal clubs and veterans. Taxing them would be crushing.
Morning Call - Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2025
Since I was elected, I have seen firsthand the importance of veteran organizations to our communities. They are not just places where folks can have a beer and get a bite to eat. Our VFW and American Legion posts provide essential services,...
As Canada eyes direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, most support easier trade
Global News
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July 9, 2025
Most Canadians will soon be able to order alcohol products directly from producers in other provinces by next spring or earlier, a move aimed at breaking down internal trade barriers as U.S. tariffs weigh on business growth and the job market....
The new tax law fuels inequality and displaces Black communities
Triangle Tribune - North Carolina
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The legislation President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4 —celebrated by Republican Senator Tim Scott as a milestone of “fiscal responsibility” and “opportunity” — is, in fact, a sprawling blueprint for further concentrating wealth,...
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....
Governor Stein promotes small business grants in Clyde
South Raleigh News - North Carolina
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July 8, 2025
Today, Governor Josh Stein visited the Town of Clyde to discuss the Small Business Infrastructure Grant program. The town has received funding through this initiative to support local businesses and improve infrastructure. Governor Stein stated,...
Danielle Gifford: AI is already reshaping your SMB team, whether you planned for it or not
Digital Journal
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July 9, 2025
Danielle Gifford, managing director of AI at PwC. - Photo by Jennifer Friesen, Digital Journal “Don’t do AI for the sake of AI,” says Danielle Gifford, managing director of AI at PwC. “Really make sure what you’re leveraging it for in terms of the...
Campaign Almanac: State lawmakers endorse Feenstra for Iowa governor
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Randy Feenstra’s run for governor has been endorsed by 22 state legislators, including four in leadership positions, Feenstra’s campaign...
Detroit mayoral candidates to tackle future of small business in forum
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Candidates running for mayor will delve into the future of small businesses in a forum on July 9. The forum will be available online at 6 p.m. via StreamYard. Detroit mayoral candidates will take the floor in a forum on the evening of Wednesday,...
Dext, Airwallex to launch payments solution for small businesses
Electronic Payments International
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July 9, 2025
Dext, a bookkeeping automation provider within the IRIS Software Group, has formed a strategic alliance with Airwallex to introduce a new payment solution for small businesses. This partnership will launch Dext Payments later this year, a feature...
Convern over small businesses in downtown Springfield closing
Capitol City Now - Illionis
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July 9, 2025
Springfield, IL (WAND) -In the past few months, restaurants Jerk Shop Go, Tacology 201, Loukinens’ on 4th, MaryFlor Mexican Restaurant and the Wakery have announced they are closing their doors. Elizabeth Wake, owner of the Wakery, says there are...
Ferndale businesses targeted in extortion scheme, Nessel alleges in lawsuit
Detroit Metro Times - Michigan
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July 9, 2025
Steve Neavling Como’s Restaurant is among 17 Ferndale businesses targeted in an alleged extortion scheme. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against two men accused of creating fake companies to harass and intimidate small...
Paralex comes out of beta combining AI + real time legal support
Legal IT Insider
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July 9, 2025
A new legal tech platform that says it will transform how US startups and small businesses access legal support came out of its beta this week. Paralex, developed by attorney of over 29 years, Stephen Candelmo, will offer founders and...
Ottawa launches red tape review, looking to scrap outdated regulations
The Globe and Mail
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July 9, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:The Treasury Board announced Wednesday that ministers will undertake reviews of regulations in their own portfolios and propose ways to eliminate excessive bureaucracy.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press The federal...
Despite cuts, Montana lawmakers say superintendents have told them Montana's national parks are adequately staffed
Hungry Horse News - Montana
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July 9, 2025
Montana’s Congressional delegation lauded the passage last week of the recently passed federal tax cut and spending package known as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” But a national park’s advocacy group claims the bill is bad for national parks. “Since...
Lawmakers demand 'immediate’ probe into anti-ICE tracking app: ‘Target on their backs’
Fox News
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July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said they are working with the Department of Justice to hold the network accountable for 'illegal' and 'false' reports. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A...
ET Make in India SME Regional Summits: This bank is revolutionising MSME financing
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
On June 26, the ET Make in India SME Regional Summits made their fourth pitstop of 2025 in Thane. The Summits are India’s premier platform for connecting with the country's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at a hyperlocal level,...
Small business optimism steady despite tax concerns
Sunshine Sentinel - Florida
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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....
COSBOA launches annual Small Business Perspectives survey
Inside Small Business
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July 9, 2025
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is conducting its 2025 Small Business Perspectives survey and is seeking the participation of local business owners. COSBOA stated that the survey results will enable the organisation...
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...