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Small Business Software Firm Reports Strong Results and Outlook
DevX
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August 7, 2025
A software provider serving small businesses has announced positive financial results alongside an optimistic forecast for the upcoming quarter. The company released its latest earnings report highlighting performance that exceeded market...
Sandia's Small Business Team Honored Again by DOE
Newswise
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August 8, 2025
Newswise — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia National Laboratories’ Mentor-Protégé Program and its leadership have once again been recognized by the Department of Energy for their success in helping small businesses grow. The DOE Office of Small and...
The Ultimate Guide to Local SEO for Small Businesses
WhaTech
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August 7, 2025
Discover how small businesses can dominate local search results with smart Local SEO strategies. From Google Business Profile to local backlinks — this guide has everything you need to grow locally and rank higher! In today’s digital age, every...
Catalyst Accelerator Announces 6 Participating Small Businesses in Directed Energy, Electromagnetic Warfare Cohort
Executive Gov
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August 7, 2025
The Catalyst Accelerator has named the six small businesses that will participate in its directed energy and electromagnetic warfare cohort. From August to November, the cohort will meet every two weeks to collaborate with subject matter experts...
Lynnwood launches Spanish-speaking small business support program
Lynnwood Today - Washington State
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August 7, 2025
Lynnwood launches a new small business support program. (Photo provided by City of Lynnwood) The Lynnwood Police Department and the City of Lynnwood are teaming up with the Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI) for an outreach effort...
OBBBA boosts Qualified Small Business Stock tax break
Accounting Today
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August 7, 2025
The recent expansion of the Qualified Small Business Stock program in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes a powerful tax-saving strategy even more enticing for businesses and investors. The QSBS provision is part of Section 1202 of the Tax Code,...
Steven Altschuler brings small-business background in Longmont City Council bid
Daily Camera - Colorado
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August 7, 2025
Steven Altschuler is running again for an at-large seat on the Longmont City Council, bringing with him a background in small business and an ideology grounded in the “teach a man to fish” philosophy. A self-described free-market capitalist,...
Circle of Creation: Small Business (Customer Relations) and EI + AI
Ponte Verda Recorder - Florida
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By Holly Tishfield Community members gathered at the link in Nocatee on Wednesday, July 30, for the next session in the Circle of Creation series. Katy Keene, a marketing strategist, AI educator and founder of Keene Lane Co., led a power-packed...
Fix Windsor Framework problems and maximise dual market opportunities - View from the Foyle
Derry Journal
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August 7, 2025
The Federation of Small Businesses in Northern Ireland (FSB NI) recently published its most comprehensive post-Brexit research to date: Windsor Framework Realities – Barriers to Trade in the UK Internal Market. Based on responses from nearly 800...
Husband of ex-Phoenix news anchor agrees to plea deal in PPP scheme
Arizona’s Family
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August 7, 2025
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The husband of a former Phoenix news anchor plans to switch his plea for his involvement in the COVID-19 pandemic area- PPP loan fraud scam. Federal court documents from Texas said Nathan Reis plans to plead guilty to one...
T-Shirt Meng Custom Tees Expands Operations To Meet Growing Demand In Booming Custom Apparel Market
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Miami-Based Company Leverages Industry Growth Surge to Enhance Personalized T-Shirt and Gift Services MIAMI, FL - T-Shirt Meng Custom Tees LLC, a Miami-based custom apparel specialist, announces significant expansion of its...
Interest rate cut could add to ‘frenzied’ NI housing market
Belfast Telegraph
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August 7, 2025
Francis Grimley, a mortgage and protection adviser with the Mortgage Shop in Belfast, said the Bank of England’s cut to the base rate of interest will not solve long-term structural issues with housing supply in Northern Ireland. The central...
Global IPO market’s proceeds grow to $56.8bln in 7M-25: Report
Zawya
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Mubasher: The global initial public offering (IPO) market showed resilience in the first seven months (7M) of 2025, with proceeds rising to $56.80 billion, according to GlobalData. The proceeds increased by 9.50% year-on-year (YoY) as of 31 July...
Last Chance to apply! Consultancy: Development of a Standards and Certification Programme for OECS MSMES to enhance EU market entry
I News Cayman
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August 7, 2025
From Caribbean Export CONSULTANCY: DEVELOPMENTOF A STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME FOR OECS MSMES TO ENHANCE MARKETENTRY INTO THE EUROPEAN UNION MARKET Caribbean Export has launched a call for proposals for the Development of a Standards and...
Small business, big priority
Elite Business Magazine
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August 7, 2025
In an exclusive interview with Elite Business, she sets out her vision for the UK’s small businesses… Emma Jones has wasted no time setting out her stall as the UK Government’s new Small Business Commissioner. Top of her to do list? To make life a...
Steadfast LA to Provide Grants for Small Businesses Impacted by January Fires
Pasadena Now - California
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Small business owners affected by January’s wildfires will be able to apply for grants up to $50,000 through Steadfast LA, a nonprofit dedicated to the rebuilding of fire-impacted areas of Los Angeles, developer and former mayoral candidate Rick...
SMB Acquiring, B2B Payables Fuel Priority’s 9% Q2 Top-Line Jump
PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts
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August 7, 2025
Highlights Priority Technology Holdings got a boost in the second quarter from B2B clients seeking ways to automate their payables functions. Higher margin, recurring business, the CEO said, helped lift guidance for the year. Independent sales...
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since December 2020
Natural State News - Arkansas
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August 7, 2025
Job openings among small businesses dropped to their lowest level since December 2020, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) July jobs report. The report shows that 33% of small business owners had job openings they...
8 Practical Ways Small Business Owners Can Improve Cash Flow Management
ABC Money
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August 7, 2025
Small businesses can’t afford to encounter cash flow problems. Even when business is booming, failing to manage anything from expenses to invoices can derail an otherwise successful venture. With a methodical approach, however, businesses can stay...
Thryv Announces Flagship Small Business Conference: Grow 2025
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 7, 2025-- Small business owners and entrepreneurs, mark your calendars! Grow 2025, the premier conference for small business growth, is now open for registration. Attendees will get a three-step framework to become the...