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China's employment market posts steady development
A systematic employment support plan has been advanced, focusing on expanding opportunities in strategic sectors, key industries, urban-rural grassroots communities, and small enterprises, said Chen Yongjia, an official with the Ministry of Human...

Small business owners urge Iowa’s congressional leaders to end the ‘chaotic’ tariffs
Small business owners and farmers are already feeling the increased costs and decreased consumer purchasing power resulting from foreign tariffs imposed at the federal level. During a Tuesday press conference in West Des Moines’ historic Valley...

ALFREDO ORTIZ: Republican Tax Cut Bill Will Boost The Labor Market
Job creation and wage growth exceeded expectations again as the U.S. economy and labor market remain solid thanks to President Trump’s pro-growth, pro-energy policies. Friday’s jobs report showed 139,000 jobs were created last month, and the...

Minister talks tariffs, trade and jobs at Ladysmith event
The minister updated what the provincial government is doing in times of tariffs and increased costs In a visit to Ladysmith, Diana Gibson, minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, addressed the Chamber of Commerce, highlighting...
Beth Van Duyne discusses bill passage and diplomatic engagement
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne recently shared updates on her legislative activities and engagements through a series of tweets. Her posts included news about a bill she sponsored, interactions with prominent figures, and a message directed towards...

May jobs report says employers added 139K, labor market remains steady
Employers across the U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May new federal data shows, a sign the labor market remains steady despite economic headwinds from tariffs. Small businesses appear to be bearing the brunt of tariffs and economy uncertainty.

Meet Asha Cooper at the Noosa Small Business Series
If you’ve ever looked up a review before a purchase, watched someone share a product on social media or bought something because you watched a video that didn’t feel ‘salesy’, you’ve been influenced by user-generated content (UGC). UGC is a...

Small Business Briefing discusses key issues affecting Michigan entrepreneurs
Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | LinkedInBrian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | LinkedIn Welcome to the Small Business Briefing,...

How to do bookkeeping as a small business
There’s no getting away from it – if you run a small business, you’ve got to run its bookkeeping too. Sometimes, this can seem like an overwhelming and lengthy job, especially if you’re not 100 per cent sure what you’re doing. You also probably...

Samenta heartened by Inland Revenue Board’s latest measures on e-invoicing
PETALING JAYA: The Inland Revenue Board’s (IRB) decision to exempt micro enterprises from e-invoicing and to give small and medium enterprises more time to comply with the mandate is a positive step that will help ease the current difficulties...

Nominate A Small Business You Love For A $20,000 Grant Through Intuit QuickBooks’ Small Business Heroes Initiative
Everybody has that small business in their community that goes above and beyond to help others. Maybe it’s a restaurant that hosts neighborhood events that bring the community together. Or a shop that raises money for local students. Or just an...

$183 Billion Is Up For Grabs, If Small Businesses Can Read The Fine Print
Rep. Nick LaLota, a Republican from Long Island, is making a second push to simplify federal contracts so more small businesses can understand and compete for them. Newsday via Getty Images One barrier that keeps small businesses from chasing...

Noah Holdings and ARK Wealth Outline Strategic Wealth Allocation Framework for Navigating Market Volatility at Financial Forums in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment...

Summer festival season important to Butte's economy and small businesses
BUTTE - The weather’s getting warmer, there are more people on the streets, yes, Butte’s summer festival season is almost ready to begin, and no one appreciates it more than the local mom-and-pops in Uptown Butte “I love the farmer’s market, I...

The Latest Jobs Report Is Here
The U.S. economy added 139,000 news jobs in May, beating expectations for the third month in a row, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday morning. Economists estimated last...

aiFreeForever: The Game-Changing Platform Making Powerful AI Tools Free, Unlimited, and Accessible to Everyone—Forever
Share Share Share Share Email Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, reshaping how we work, learn, and communicate. Yet, for many individuals, students, and small businesses, access to high-quality AI tools remains out of reach—either...

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Led Cabinet Approves Landmark Labour Reform: 95% Small Businesses Freed From Compliance Hassles
The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved a major amendment to the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958, aimed at reducing compliance burdens on 95% small businesses and enhancing the ease of doing...
News & Events: Energy Exports Conference, gateway to global opportunities
The Energy Exports Conference (EEC) is the EIC’s flagship event –and one of the few times in the year we welcome all of our regional directors together to showcase the diverse projects and developments taking place in their region. We also welcome...

How Fintech is Re-Architecting Capital Access for Small Businesses
Share Share Share Share Email The financial architecture supporting small and medium-sized enterprises is undergoing structural overhaul. Legacy bank-led credit systems, long reliant on deterministic underwriting logic, static credit scoring, and...

Italy votes on migrant citizenship requirements, 4 other amendments
Italians began voting on Sunday in a two-day abrogative referendum to lessen citizenship requirements and reverse labor market reform. Citizens will vote on five topics, the first of which is regarding Italian citizenship and requires at least 50%...