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Small Business Administration is right to leave sanctuary cities
Washington Examiner
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July 1, 2025
In a decisive step to prioritize safety and compliance with federal law, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced on June 7 the relocation of its Los Angeles regional office due to the city’s refusal to cooperate with Immigration and...
The 6 Best Small Business Loans for Women in 2025 – Fast, Flexible & Trusted Options
Fit Small Business
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July 1, 2025
Did you know that in 2024, 64% of women-owned businesses applied for some form of financing? This data collected by the Small Business Credit Survey[1] found that female entrepreneurs are ramping up their operations and seeking funding in line...
‘We’re just hanging on by a thread’: Sugar House construction may prompt this small business to close
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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July 1, 2025
When Bruges Belgian Bistro opened its second location in Sugar House 13 years ago, owner Pierre Vandamme said the Salt Lake City neighborhood was vibrant, charming and fueled by its small businesses. “It was eclectic,” Vandamme said, recalling how...
Grow with Google offers free cybersecurity workshop for small businesses
Pinal Today - Arizona
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June 30, 2025
On Friday, July 28 at 11 a.m., Downtown Florence will host a free virtual training session titled "Cybersecurity and Your Small Business." This event is part of an effort to address the growing concern of cybersecurity among businesses of all...
New Book Seeks to Spark Global Movement of Small Business Stewards: ‘Changing the World… Through Small Business Stewardship’ by David Grau Sr.
Santa Maria Times - California
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- In this practical and deeply inspiring guide, Grau Sr. challenges small business owners to rethink what it means to lead - LEXINGTON, Ky., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a world captivated by billion-dollar headlines and corporate...
Proposed Companies House rules spark concerns for UK small businesses
Yahoo Finance
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Thousands of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are bracing for regulatory changes that will force them to reveal detailed financial information, prompting fears of competitive harm and disruption across key sectors. From April 2027, all...
How Small Businesses Can Use AI to Grow Smarter — Not Just Faster
SME News
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July 1, 2025
Funding Circle shares practical insights on how UK SMEs can leverage AI to boost productivity and resilience in 2025 In an era defined by economic uncertainty and rising operational costs, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly...
Spain: EIB Group and CaixaBank to provide small businesses and mid-caps with access to €900 million of new financing to promote investment, cover liquidity needs and back the agricultural sector
The European Sting
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July 1, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. €20 million loan will support seafood value chains, a strategic pillar of cooperation between Mauritania and the European Union 30% of financing specially...
Georgia small businesses need Big Beautiful Bill Act’s permanent deduction
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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However, while the tax cuts for large corporations were made permanent, the 20% Small Business Deduction is set to expire at the end of 2025. Without action from Congress, this could result in a major tax increase for millions of small businesses...
Arizona Legislature passes bills aiding small businesses; some vetoed
Grand Canyon Times - Arizona
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June 30, 2025
The Arizona Legislature concluded its 2025 session on June 27, following 165 days of legislative activity. Governor Katie Hobbs signed a $17.7 billion budget into law. Several bills impacting small businesses were addressed during the session....
NSW government quietly axes free small business support program
SmartCompany
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July 1, 2025
The New South Wales government will discontinue its long-running Business Connect program on September 30 after deciding not to renew its funding in the 2025-26 state budget. The Business Connect program was launched by the NSW government in 2017...
‘Not for EU’ labelling ‘could be final straw’ for small business in NI
Belfast Telegraph
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July 1, 2025
latest | New regulations come in on July 1 – but could still be scrapped From Tuesday, NI companies will be required to label some products 'Not for EU' Today at 07:47 New regulations requiring NI companies to label some products as ‘not for EU’...
Legal defense fund seeks money to aid former Rep. Carolina Amesty
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 1, 2025
A legal defense fund that argues former state Rep. Carolina Amesty has been “politically persecuted by partisan forces” is seeking money to help her battle a federal criminal complaint accusing the Central Florida Republican of defrauding a...
Small business groups to meet with CARB amid environmental regulation concerns
Golden State Today - California
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June 30, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in California has announced its participation in a meeting with Dr. Steven Cliff, executive officer of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), scheduled for July 10. The meeting aims to...
SME stock HOAC Foods India hits 52-week high as QIP opens; locked in 5% upper circuit
Mint
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July 1, 2025
Shares of HOAC Foods India were locked in the 5 percent upper circuit at ₹244.45 on Tuesday, July 1, after the company officially opened its first Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) issue on June 30, 2025. The stock’s strong movement pushed...
ODA relaunches grants for businesses
IPN
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July 1, 2025
0 The Organization for Entrepreneurial Development (OED) has relaunched funding calls for three grant programs, reports IPN. Among these is the Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Program, which includes two measures. One is dedicated to novice...
DHS Cancels FirstSource III IT Support, PACTS III Professional Services Contracts
GovCon Wire
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July 1, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has decided to cancel the FirstSource III and PACTS III contract vehicles for IT support and professional services, respectively, in alignment with recent executive orders. In March, President Donald Trump...
SCCC, DIDR collaborate to promote Sabah’s SME products to China and international markets
Borneo Post
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July 1, 2025
Frankie Liew (right) presents a souvenir to Siti Noor Aini. Looking on is Brett Chua. KOTA KINABALU (July 1): The Sabah China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) and the Sabah Department of Industrial Development and Research (DIDR) have reached a...
Small businesses concerned about impact of new Alabama hemp law
WZDX - Alabama
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July 1, 2025
Store owners say they may not agree with the new law, but they're willing to follow it and do what's needed to stay open for as long as they can. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — HB445, which passed earlier this year, bans the sale of products like Delta-8,...
EBRD strengthens leasing and SME lending in Ukraine amid war recovery push
Leasing Life
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July 1, 2025
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is preparing a significant risk-sharing package with state-owned Ukreximbank to stimulate lending to Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Under the proposed agreement, the...