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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...
Support MSME businesses to boost the State economy
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 17, 2025
Support for MSME businesses: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises are a key driving force and main pillar for a country’s economic stability and growth. If regionally established MSME-based industries can be effectively developed, more local...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Harsh Reality Of Nigeria’s Unemployed Graduates
Daily Independent
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July 18, 2025
1 Looking beyond certificate in whatever profession, field, or country you find yourself is sine qua non to success. Many Nigerians see university degrees as the only path to achieve or become successful in life while neglecting technical...
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...
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...
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 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...
AfDB Approves $17 Million to Rebuild Conflict-Affected Northern Mozambique
Fresh Angle
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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $17 million grant to support recovery and resilient-building efforts in conflict-affected northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province. The funding will support...
Small business optimism index shows slight decline in June
Evergreen Reporter - Washington
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July 8, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Small Business Optimism Index, showing a slight decrease in June. The index edged down by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains slightly above the 51-year average of 98....
New owners keep Pirouette on 10th Street
Brandon Sun
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July 18, 2025
Pirouette Activewear, located at 121 10th St. in Brandon, has officially transitioned to new ownership after 25 years as a staple in the city’s downtown retail scene. Melissa and Todd Bryden, a military family who moved to Brandon just weeks...
Small business optimism dips slightly in June amid rising tax concerns
Pine State News - Maine
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July 9, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its June 2025 Small Business Optimism Index, which showed a slight decrease by 0.2 points to 98.6. This figure remains slightly above the long-term average of 98. An increase in...
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...
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....
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...
How the Left Lost the Working Class—and How to Win Them Back
Washington Monthly
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July 18, 2025
Ever since Donald Trump descended his golden escalator and ascended to the White House, academics, journalists, and political strategists have explored why blue-collar voters support an orange-haired billionaire. Historically, economic inequality...