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Small Business Highlight: American Yazaki Corporation
Access WDUN - Georgia
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Each month, AccessWDUN will highlight a small business. We hope you'll learn more about the amazing businesses in our community. American Yazaki Corporation (AYC) in coordination with Yazaki Japan, is a Leader in developing, implementing and...
Massachusetts legislature approves automatic IRA for small businesses
Repairer Driven News - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
The Massachusetts legislature has passed a budgetary bill that would establish the Massachusetts Secure Choice Savings Program, creating an automatic enrollment payroll deduction IRA. Under H.4240, employers with 25 or more employees who don’t...
The GOP’s Big Budget Bill Will Only Make the Healthcare Affordability Crisis Worse
Common Dreams
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July 18, 2025
Among the universal truths in our country today is this: Healthcare is too expensive. It’s difficult to find the right doctor for your needs. And even if you have health insurance and can get the care you need, you might come home one day to find...
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...
How Detroit mayoral candidates plan to boost small businesses
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Candidates made promises to boost small businesses in Detroit a day after the city approved changes to cut red tape in obtaining a business license. Seeking to burnish their credentials and secure the support of Detroit's business community, six...
UK Small Business Growth Forecasts In Yorkshire And The Humber Crash To Lockdown Levels
Yorkshire Times
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business Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay The percentage of UK small businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber predicting growth has fallen for the third consecutive quarter, plummeting to the low levels seen during the start of the lockdown era in...
Banner Corporation (NASDAQ:BANR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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Banner Corporation (NASDAQ:BANR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 17, 2025 Operator: Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Banner Corporation Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call and Webcast. My name is Nadia, and I’ll be coordinating the call...
Women and vulnerable groups demand tax fairness in Ghana’s b...
Modern Ghana
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Ghana's 2025 national budget relies heavily on tax revenue. It projects GH₵181.6 billion (13% of GDP) out of a total estimated revenue of GH₵224.9 billion. This approach aims to fund public services and development. However, it also brings up...
Small business tax deduction made permanent; CARB meeting scheduled
Golden State Today - California
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July 7, 2025
Max Ordonez chairman of the NFIB California Leadership Council | Official WebsiteMax Ordonez chairman of the NFIB California Leadership Council | Official Website The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) announced a significant...
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...
South Africa: Small businesses transform Cape Town CBD with record growth
Zawya
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Confidence is climbing in Cape Town’s central business district, with business sentiment reaching its highest point since 2020. According to the Cape Town Central City Improvement District’s (CCID) Q1 2025 Business Confidence Survey – based on...
Bridgwater small business wins at StartUp Awards 2025
Bridgwater Mercury
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Critical Kit won in the category of Media and Entertainment, celebrating its success in the indie tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) space. Read More: Best axe throwers in Europe compete in Bridgwater Bridgwater Town Team relaunches with renewed...
More small businesses starting to go cashless
The Mercury News - California
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July 10, 2025
Editor’s Note: This article was written for Mosaic, an independent journalism training program for high school students who report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional journalists. With the popularity and growth of digital and...
July 10 - BBB Business Tip: How small businesses can cut costs without sacrificing growth
Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly - Indiana
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In a challenging economy, small-business owners often face a tough balancing act, including cutting expenses while still investing in growth. It’s a fine line to walk, but with a smart strategy, it’s possible to reduce costs without compromising...
Ascensia Finance Takeoffs In Abuja, Targets Underserved Nigerians, Small Businesses
Daily Independent
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July 10, 2025
1 ABUJA – A newly licensed financial services provider, Ascensia Finance Company, has officially commenced operations in Abuja with a bold promise to bridge Nigeria’s lending and investment gap—particularly for underserved individuals,...
The Science of Leadership offers roadmap for modern managers – Margaret Moore | The Institute Coaching
CBT News - Georgia
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July 18, 2025
Leadership isn’t just about charisma or confidence… It’s about science. During the latest episode of CBT Now, we sat down with executive coach, author, and Harvard faculty member Margaret Moore to discuss her new book, The Science of Leadership:...
US small business optimism steady amid mixed signals in June: NFIB
Fibre 2 Fashion
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The Uunited States NFIB Small Business Optimism Index held steady in June, dipping by 0.2 points to 98.6, slightly above the 51-year average of 98. A significant rise in respondents reporting excess inventories was the primary factor behind the...
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 Businesses Embrace Social -- But Could be Missing a Trick in the Age of AI
WhaTech
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July 7, 2025
Small Businesses Embrace Social -- But Could be Missing a Trick in the Age of AI New GoDaddy data reveals how entrepreneurs learn, sell, and grow in a digital world. SINGAPORE, July 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - According to the GoDaddy 2025 Global...
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...