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GeoMe aims Curbside Pickup at rural businesses
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GeoMe is pitching its Curbside Pickup platform to rural and small-town businesses, arguing that order-ahead tools deliver more value where customers drive farther and a wasted trip costs time and fuel.
Payroll Vault expands into Greater Atlanta with Buford franchisees
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Payroll Vault has opened in Greater Atlanta after naming Buford couple Nicole and Victor Enyong as its newest franchisees.
Cheese Riot wins Business Awards UK food innovation honor
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Yorkshire startup Cheese Riot has won Innovative Food Product at the Business Awards UK 2026 Food Industry Awards for turning artisan cheese into hospitality-style experiences at home.
GeoMe opens curbside pickup platform to independent retailers in Australia and New Zealand
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GeoMe says its Curbside Pickup platform is now available to independent businesses across Australia and New Zealand, giving smaller retailers a way to offer vehicle collection without minimum spend or specialist hardware.
Chester Lenon to appear on Legacy Makers TV
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Dog waste removal entrepreneur Chester Lenon will be featured on Legacy Makers TV, where he will discuss spotting overlooked business opportunities and building service systems that can scale.
LeadingIT breaks down new phishing and breach data for Chicagoland SMBs
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LeadingIT is using new Verizon and Microsoft threat reports to show Chicagoland small businesses why patching, multifactor authentication and phishing training all matter now. The Naperville managed IT firm says attackers are shifting tactics, but…
Vikar posts 33% client growth as partnerships expand
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Vikar Technologies said first-half 2026 client growth rose 33% as the fintech added distribution and integration partnerships with Fiserv AppMarket, Q2 Innovation Studio, Plaid and others.
Needling Worldwide, KBR team up on compliance and cyber services
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Needling Worldwide and KBR Commercial Security & Cyber Services have formed a strategic partnership to combine certification, compliance and operational security services for defense, government and commercial clients.
Heikki pitches tailored Philippines extension sockets for Southeast Asian buyers
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Jiangmen, China-based Heikki is promoting custom extension sockets and power strips for importers and distributors targeting the Philippines and broader Southeast Asia. The company says localized specifications, certification support and OEM/ODM…
Shreveport coach ranks No. 1 in U.S. ActionCOACH honors
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Everardo Recendiz, a Shreveport-based business and executive coach, was named the top ActionCOACH coach in the United States and No. 7 globally.
BossWorks launches AI tool to test business ideas before launch
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BossWorks has introduced Market Viability Check, a free AI-powered tool that gives entrepreneurs instant location scouting, competitor mapping and demand analysis before they commit to a lease or investment.
Independent software vendor market seen reaching $11.9 billion by 2035
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The independent software vendor market is projected to grow from $2.52 billion in 2025 to $11.90 billion by 2035, driven by cloud adoption, SaaS subscriptions and AI-powered tools.
People Incorporated, FSBO launch financial literacy partnership
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People Incorporated of Virginia and For Small Business Only LLC are teaming up to launch the Financial Literacy Cohort™, a new financial education program for Southwest Virginia participants in workforce development programs.
Five AI tools all kept Lake Ontario in Canadian test
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WebMax Canada tested five AI assistants after the U.S. renamed Lake Ontario as Lake America, and all five still told Canadian users to keep the long-standing name.
MyAds.Guru launches AI platform for Google Business Profile management
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Sphnix, Inc. has launched MyAds.Guru, a pay-as-you-go platform that automates Google Business Profile posts, review replies and local rank tracking for small businesses.
How airport retail buyers should vet travel power strip factories
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Airport retail procurement teams are being pushed to verify travel power strip suppliers with lab testing, not just factory audits, as international terminals demand compact, certified charging products.
Heikki showcases factory-direct power strip surge protectors at China hardware fair
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Jiangmen Heikki Technology is using the China International Hardware Fair in Shanghai to pitch factory-direct sourcing for power strip surge protectors, extension cords and travel adapters.
Heikki Technology touts global push for safer multi-plug extension sockets
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Heikki Technology says its Jiangmen, China manufacturing base is built to meet international power safety benchmarks with multi-plug extension sockets designed for export markets.
Heikki Technology details CB-certified power extension lead testing process
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Heikki Technology outlined its full-cycle quality testing for CB-certified power extension leads, including incoming material checks, in-line assembly controls and 100% end-of-line electrical testing.
Heikki pitches USB and Type-C extension sockets to Gen-Z shoppers
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Heikki says rising Gen-Z demand for sleek, fast-charging, safety-focused home power products is reshaping retail shelf priorities.
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