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Unlocking Small Business Regulatory Relief: Essential Strategies for Success
Small Business Trends
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July 10, 2025
Navigating the complex world of regulations can feel overwhelming for small business owners. Each new rule or requirement can add layers of stress and uncertainty, diverting your focus from growth and innovation. That’s why small business...
Community stands behind Bethlehem gem and mineral shop damaged by fire
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A small business in Bethlehem has been forced to temporarily shut its doors just one week after opening. A fire tore through the roof of the building. No one was injured, but the shop was damaged. 69 News Reporter Amelia Sack...
Ohio Small Businesses Seek Clarity as Congress Weighs Federal Rule
Business Journal - Ohio
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July 10, 2025
By Farah Siddiqi Ohio News Connection Ohio small business owners may be breathing a sigh of relief after a federal rollback of a controversial reporting rule, but without action from Congress, the issue could resurface. At stake was a requirement...
Congressman Mike Lawler highlights events supporting small businesses and healthcare initiatives
Rockland Reporter - New York
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July 9, 2025
Congressman Mike Lawler has recently been active on social media, sharing information about various initiatives and events. His tweets highlight his engagements and efforts in the areas of small business support, tax policies, and healthcare.On...
Local firm to harvest Dei logs
The National
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A LOCAL company will be involved in the harvesting of round logs in Dei, Western Highlands, according to Forestry Minister Salio Waipo. This followed the signing of a harvesting operator agreement between the PNG Diwai Holdings Limited, the...
Local influencer accused of scamming multiple event planners
6 ABC Action News
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July 11, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A local influencer is accused of hosting events and then duping the vendors he hired by failing to pay for services. Several alleged victims have come forward to the Investigative Team. His name is Will Walker, and his...
Community Celebrates at Inaugural Fourth of July Picnic
Beverly Hills Courier - California
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July 11, 2025
Hundreds of people gathered for the city’s inaugural Fourth of July Community Picnic featuring music, games and food. The event, held at Roxbury Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., was part of Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian’s initiative to...
NFIB reports steady small business optimism amid rising tax concerns
Sooner State News - Oklahoma
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July 9, 2025
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for June showed a slight decline, decreasing by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains above the long-term average of 98. A notable factor in this decline was an increase in respondents reporting excess...
Small business optimism steady despite inventory concerns
Show-Me State Times - Missouri
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July 8, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its Small Business Optimism Index for June, which saw a slight decrease of 0.2 points to 98.6. This figure remains marginally above the long-term average of 98 over the past 51 years....
New tax facilities set stage for rapid growth of micro, small enterprises: Egypt's ETA chief
Zawya
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Egypt - 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...
Local organizations respond to Gov. Kehoe's repeal of paid sick leave
KSHB - Missouri
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July 11, 2025
KSHB 41 reporter Isabella Ledonne covers issues surrounding government accountability, solutions and consumer advocacy. Share your story with Isabella. — Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe repealed a law that Missouri voters approved eight months ago. 58%...
Personalised marketing 101: A small business guide to getting started
Inside Small Business
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July 10, 2025
Interested in personalising your marketing? In this piece, marketing expert Nick Brogden breaks down the basics to help you get started. Marketing is becoming more personalised, with tools that can now do the job of a frontline sales rep. However,...
New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Remains Steady in June
River Cities' Reader - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
DES MOINES, IOWA (July 9, 2025) — The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained steady in June, edging down 0.2 of a point to 98.6, slightly above the 51-year average of 98. A substantial increase in respondents reporting excess inventories...
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....
SBA Relief Still Available to New Jersey Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought and Excessive Hea
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Jersey of the Aug. 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused...
SBA Relief Still Available to New Jersey Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought and Excessive Heat
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in New Jersey of the Aug. 11 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused...
Small business owner outraged over planned McDonald’s in leafy suburb
3AW
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July 9, 2025
The owner of a small business on a major road in Melbourne’s north isn’t happy about a planned McDonald’s slated to open in the area. Katy Robinson owns Captain Robbo – a clothing store on High Street in Northcote – and remains determined to fight...
How Online Reviews Can Help Small Businesses
Manteca Bulletin - California
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July 10, 2025
Since the dawn of the twenty-first century, much has changed about the way businesses and consumers interact with one another. The Internet has had a lot to do with that shift, and it continues to inform and affect consumer decisions every day....
Small Business Association of Michigan adds four entrepreneurs to board
Great Lakes Wire - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official websiteBrian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website The Small Business...
Small businesses targets of violent crime
Barbados Today
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July 8, 2025
1 The recent pronouncement by head of the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit (CJRPU), that on current trajectory, Barbados could record some 60 homicides by year-end, should give every citizen pause. Beyond the unenviable record position...