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3 ASX growth shares with 10-year compounding potential
The Motley Fool Australia
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July 16, 2025
Image source: Getty Images For investors with a long-term mindset, the most powerful force in wealth creation is compounding. Find a high-quality business that can grow earnings consistently, reinvest wisely, and defend its competitive edge — and...
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...
Govt urged to support retail sector for economic growth
Punch
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July 16, 2025
The Chief Executive Officer of FoodCo Nigeria, Ade Sun-Basorun, has called on the Federal Government to give greater policy support to the modern retail sector, which he described as a critical engine for job creation, inflation control, and...
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...
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...
Small Business Spotlight: Little Valley Goods
ABC 30 - California
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July 9, 2025
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Craftsmanship meets creativity at Little Valley Goods. Located off of Barstow and Sunnyside in Old Town Clovis, the warehouse features personalized gifts, favors, and even something to add a little flair to your hydration...
Inaugural Executive Forum on Strategic Compliance comes off
Business and Financial Times
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July 17, 2025
…as African leaders unite to build ‘our own table’ in global governance Africa can no longer wait to be included in the global governance conversation—it must now assert its place as a co-architect of governance systems that are ethical,...
Yuma County’s CD7 Special Primary draws low turnout, clear front-runners
Yuma Sun - Arizona
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July 16, 2025
Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez Sr. emerged as early frontrunners in Tuesday’s special primary for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, according to unofficial early results released by Yuma County. Grijalva, the daughter of the late U.S....
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...
Wales bucks UK trend as small businesses 'feel optimistic' about growth
South Wales Argus
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Nearly one in three small business owners in Wales are predicting growth between July and September, up from just 13 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the latest Business Barometer report from Novuna Business Finance. The findings...
Social media powers rapid increase in e-commerce in Oman
Muscat Daily
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July 16, 2025
Muscat – The e-commerce sector has recorded exponential growth with over 10,500 businesses licensed to operate online as of mid-July 2025. According to Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, the number of e-commerce licences has...
What are the best 8 website builders for my small business?
SmallBusiness.co.uk
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July 10, 2025
It has been estimated that the cost to any business that doesn’t have a website averages at £173,769 per year in lost revenue, despite the average monthly running cost of a website being less than £18. If creating a website for your business can...
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State legislators talk business growth, workforce at Sycamore Chamber event
The Mid Week - Illinois
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The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual legislative briefing Wednesday with state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, and state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore. Coffee & Conversation: Legislative Business Briefing was held at the DeKalb...
IPG Building Company | 2025 Small Business Award
TK Business Magazine - Kansas
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IPG Building Company | Owner Manny Herron | Minority-Owned Small Business Award Winner & TopCity Business of the Year Winner What inspired you to start your business? After my brother was murdered, I made a terrible decision at 16 that led to...
PT's Coffee Roasting Co. | 2025 Small Business Awards
TK Business Magazine - Kansas
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PT's Coffee Roasting Co. | Co-Founder Fred Polzin | Small Business Manufacturing Award Winner What inspired you to start your business? At the time it was the general lack of specialty coffee in Topeka. I believe there were only two espresso...
Final day of Owensboro Flea Market comes to a close
WFIE - Indiana
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July 13, 2025
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Everything from t-shirts, games, food, antiques, and more were all available for sale at the Owensboro Flea Market. Sunday marked the end of the second session for the market, but organizers say this session was so...
Small business optimism dips slightly amid inventory concerns
Keystone Today - Pennsylvania
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July 8, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index showed a slight decline in June, dropping by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains slightly above the long-term average of 98. The decrease was primarily due to an...
Three wineries in Benton City compete for USA Today's 10Best National Awards
Apple Valley News Now (KAPP) - Washington State
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• Three Tri-Cities area wineries are nominated for USA Today's 10Best Awards in different categories • Frichette Winery competes for Best Wine Club, Kiona Vineyards for Best Tasting Room, and Terra Blanca for Best Winery Restaurant • Public voting...
Trump’s SBA leader highlights small business benefits of ‘big, beautiful bill’ in Baltimore
Baltimore Sun - Maryland
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July 10, 2025
Small Business Administration leader Kelly Loeffler took to a Baltimore brewery Thursday to highlight the benefits of President Donald Trump’s recently signed “big, beautiful bill.” “What we want to make sure is that we’re moving people into an...