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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Small business owners still can’t find qualified applicants
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana
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July 8, 2025
Small business owners aren’t overly worried about running out of cash, but finding qualified workers continues to pose a major challenge, Inc. writes. According to the latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business, 36% of...
Small Business Owners in Washington Face Tax Challenges Ahead
KONA - Washington State
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July 8, 2025
(The Center Square) – Patrick Connor, Washington state director for the National Federation of Independent Business, views the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index staying steady in June – a slight decrease of 0.2 points to 98.6 – as a positive sign...
Small business optimism steady despite slight decline in June
Last Frontier News - Alaska
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July 8, 2025
JUNEAU, Alaska—The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Small Business Optimism Index, revealing a slight decline of 0.2 points to 98.6 in June, which remains above the 51-year average of 98. Thor Stacey, NFIB...
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,...
Small Business Foibles
myMotherLode - California
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025 3:14 PM EDT Early this morning, the NFIB published their June report on small business sentiment. We discussed some details of the report in today's Morning Lineup, but to recap, the headline reading came in slightly lower...
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...
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 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...
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...
Small business optimism index shows slight decline but remains above average
Beaver State News - Oregon
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July 8, 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Small Business Optimism Index, revealing a slight decrease of 0.2 points to 98.6 in June, which remains slightly above the 51-year average of 98. Anthony Smith, NFIB...