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May jobs report says employers added 139K, labor market remains steady
CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
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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.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Led Cabinet Approves Landmark Labour Reform: 95% Small Businesses Freed From Compliance Hassles
News24
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June 4, 2025
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...
How Fintech is Re-Architecting Capital Access for Small Businesses
TechBullion
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June 4, 2025
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...
Ranking Member Markey, Sen. Warren, Reps. Neal and McGovern condemn shuttering of Springfield SBA Office, demand accountability for harms to western Mass. small businesses
The Sussex Surry Dispatch - Virginia
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BOSTON, Mass. – On May 28, 2025 Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) led his colleagues Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representatives Richard Neal (MA-01) and Jim McGovern (MA-02) in writing to Small Business Administration (SBA)...
Samenta heartened by Inland Revenue Board’s latest measures on e-invoicing
The Sun Daily
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June 6, 2025
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...
India News | Punjab Cabinet Approves Amendment to Shops Act to Reduce Compliance Burden on Small Businesses
Latestly
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June 4, 2025
Chandigarh, Jun 4 (PTI) The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Punjab Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958, aimed at reducing compliance burdens on small businesses and enhancing the ease of doing business in the...
What the government’s new housebuilding reforms mean for small business owners
Business Matters
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June 4, 2025
At the heart of the reforms is a £100 million loan fund targeted at SME construction firms, alongside changes to planning rules, land access and project approvals. It’s part of a broader £700 million expansion of the Home Building Fund and a...
News & Events: Energy Exports Conference, gateway to global opportunities
Energy Focus
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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...
City manager’s memo: A balanced budget
Tehachapi News - California
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This memo from Tehachapi City Manager Greg Garrett was dated June 3, the day after the Tehachapi City Council approved its latest five-year budget. I’m proud to share this balanced budget, which covers all general fund revenues and expenditures...
TikTok launches SME council to elevate small business voices and boost digital growth
Business Matters
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June 4, 2025
The inaugural gathering of the council, held at Stoke-on-Trent town hall, saw 20 small and medium-sized business owners from across the UK convene to share experiences and shape a manifesto for government, due to be published this autumn. TikTok...
Noah Holdings and ARK Wealth Outline Strategic Wealth Allocation Framework for Navigating Market Volatility at Financial Forums in Hong Kong
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 6, 2025
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...
Eye on Small Business: The Little Plucky, New Canaan
Fairfield County Business Journal - Connecticut
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June 4, 2025
From left, Ashley Prymas and Janet Little, owners of The Little Plucky in New Canaan, which sells works by women artists. Photograph by Ava Viscarello. With a long career in marketing at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (now the Guggenheim New...
The Latest Jobs Report Is Here
Townhall
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June 6, 2025
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...
12 Of The Most Unusual Japanese Vehicles Ever Made
SlashGear
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June 8, 2025
Japanese automakers have manufactured popular cars in virtually every major market segment, from budget-friendly econoboxes to family-hauling full-size SUVs. Across the globe, models like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla have sold in their...
How to choose the best small business lender
Yahoo Finance
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Check the lender’s minimum eligibility requirements, including credit score, time in business and revenue Decide on a loan type before choosing a lender Compare loan offers from multiple lenders to make the best decision With so many options on...
ABS data shows small business needs urgent, targeted support, says COSBOA
Inside Small Business
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June 4, 2025
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has urged policymakers to provide support for small businesses, citing the latest economic data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The ABS figures show that the Australian...
AB 566: Unnecessary legislation that disrupts customer choice and harms small businesses
Long Beach Press Telegram - California
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June 4, 2025
Small business owners are being inundated by a cascade of government mandates currently being proposed by the Legislature and state agencies. The mandates cover a variety of business operations but are increasingly focused on regulating or...
Lexington small business plans to shut down, owner claims over 60 boats damaged by road construction
WIS 10 - South Carolina
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June 3, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Lexington County small business is now planning on closing its doors due to revenue loss. The owners of Mountain Top Marine off Sunset Boulevard claim a recent road improvement project sprayed road debris and asphalt on...
Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 2025
JD Supra - California
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June 6, 2025
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS New Department of Defense Policy Memo Imposes Sweeping Restrictions on Consulting, Management, Advisory Services, and Contractor Utilization, PilieroMazza Blog, Isaias “Cy” Alba, IV, Kristine “Krissy” Crallé The Department of...
Daily Audio Newscast - June 6, 2025
Kiowa County Press - Colorado
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June 6, 2025
Six minutes of news from around the nation. Trump Musk feud explodes with claim president is named in Epstein files; Disaster recovery workshops slated for eastern KY small business owners; As trans rights roll back, gender-diverse Virginians face...