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How Digital Marketing is Changing Small Businesses in Uganda
Observer
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July 11, 2025
In this current digital age, small businesses in Uganda are not dependent on only walk in customers and word of mouth, to grow their business and serve loyal customers anymore. The emergence of mobile phones, mobile money and social media has...
Small business optimism index remains steady amid rising tax concerns
Enchantment State News - New Mexico
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July 11, 2025
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index showed little change in June, dropping slightly by 0.2 points to 98.6, which is just above the long-term average of 98. The decline was largely due to an increase in respondents reporting excess inventories....
Small business optimism holds steady; taxes remain top concern
Natural State News - Arkansas
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July 11, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its Small Business Optimism Index for June, showing a slight decline of 0.2 points to 98.6. This figure remains above the 51-year average of 98. A significant factor contributing to...
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,...
Small Business Optimism Holds Steady Amid Rising Tax Concerns
Small Business Trends
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July 10, 2025
Small business owners have a lot on their plates amidst shifting economic tides. The NFIB’s latest Small Business Optimism Index report reveals that while small business sentiment has held steady in June, certain pressures linger that could affect...
Small business confidence slips, but stays above average
KHGI - Nebraska
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LINCOLN, Neb. — The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained steady in June, with a slight decrease of 0.2 points to 98.6, which is still above the 51-year average of 98. A significant rise in reports of excess inventories was the primary...
£6.6b investment to boost small businesses – will it go far enough?
Elite Business Magazine
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July 11, 2025
The chancellor’s latest Spending Review represents a pivotal moment when it comes to investing in small businesses, young people, and skills of the future. Rachel Reeves increased the British Business Bank’s total financial capacity by two thirds...
Tony Wied emphasizes Medicaid reform and introduces legislation to aid small businesses
Green Bay Reporter - Wisconsin
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July 10, 2025
Anthony Christian Wied, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin 8th Congressional District | Official WebsiteAnthony Christian Wied, U.S. Representative for Wisconsin 8th Congressional District | Official Website Rep. Tony Wied, a public figure known...
Cape Coral car washes: Small businesses with a big footprint
The News Press - Florida
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Cape Coral residents have noticed a proliferation of car washes in their city and question the need for so many. Industry experts attribute the growth to a post-pandemic boom, changing consumer preferences, and automation leading to lower labor...
From Industrial Giants To Small Businesses: Human Capital Resilience Charter Signed In Rome
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025) in Italy's Rome on July 11, 2025, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. As noted by Svyrydenko, the Human Capital Resilience Charter is...
Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card review: Cash-back rewards and perks for small business owners
Yahoo Finance
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The Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card is one of a few credit cards on the market that offers cash back for small business owners. There’s no annual fee, and you can get up to 4% cash back on eligible gas and EV purchases, up to $7,000 annually....
Small Business Optimism Steady in June, taxes a big problem, NFIB study says
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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Oklahoma City -- The Small Business Optimism Index, from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) 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...
Mass Deportations Are Killing Small Businesses, Owners Say
Newsweek
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July 11, 2025
A small business owner told Newsweek that he's facing an uncertain future as President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown drives away customers. David Rebolloso, who was born in Brownsville, Texas, and started working as a farmworker with his...
As Fairfax Co. considers changes to massage therapy oversight, small businesses worry about impact
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 11, 2025
Fairfax County has started the process of rewriting its regulations for massage therapy businesses for the first time in decades. Fairfax County has started the process of rewriting its regulations for massage therapy businesses for the first time...
CRM Strategy for Ugandan Small Businesses: A 2025 Guide
Observer
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July 11, 2025
In Uganda’s quickly evolving startup culture, there exists one thing that distinguishes surviving businesses from thriving businesses: customer loyalty. Producing long-lasting bonds with customers is no longer a privilege; it is a must have. That...
Why small-business owners are paying for office addresses they never use
Inside Small Business
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July 11, 2025
An increasing number of Australian entrepreneurs are moving into prestigious CBD office towers – soaking up the prestige of Collins Street or Barangaroo without ever stepping foot inside. How? They’re using virtual offices; services that offer...
The scams targeting small businesses in 2025 — and how to reduce your risk
SmartCompany
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July 10, 2025
Think your business is too savvy to be scammed? You — or someone on your team — may have already come dangerously close. In 2025, small businesses are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics. “This is now one of the most common...
Unlocking Growth: How Small Business Associations Boost Success
Small Business Trends
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July 11, 2025
Navigating the world of small business can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Small business associations are here to provide the support and resources you need to thrive. These organizations connect you with fellow entrepreneurs, offer...
Small businesses struggle to hire skilled workers
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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July 9, 2025
The Blueprint 86% of small businesses report few or no qualified applicants. Labor quality and rising compensation are top concerns. U.S. job openings highest in construction and manufacturing. Finding qualified labor continues to be a problem for...
NFIB Iowa comments on small business optimism amid tax concerns
Hawkeye Reporter - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index showed little change in June, dropping slightly by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains above the long-term average of 98. The most significant factor in this decline was an increase in respondents reporting...