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Xero Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone for U.S. Small Businesses Using Stripe
Small Business Trends
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June 4, 2025
Xero, the global small business platform, has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone for small businesses in the United States, allowing users with a Stripe account to accept contactless, in-person payments through the Xero Accounting app — without the...
Small Business Spotlight: Motion Madness
ABC 30 - California
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June 3, 2025
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- They're touted as an eco-friendly alternative to gas powered vehicles, and depending on the brand, can travel more than 30 miles per charge. Located off of Tollhouse and Sunnyside in Clovis, family-run Motion Madness is an...
Small Business Administration to open recovery center in Rolla
KOMU 8 - Missouri
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June 2, 2025
The Small Business Administration plans to open a Disaster Recovery Center in Rolla on Tuesday in response to the tornadoes and major storms that took place March 14-15 in the area. The center will be located at Phelps County Courthouse Annex in...
Small Business Stars: Community Impact
Long Island Press - New York
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June 2, 2025
These Small Business Star nominees have far-reaching community impact. Here’s how to vote for your favorite. Getty Images Vote now to celebrate Long Island small businesses! Small businesses drive our economy and enrich our communities. That’s why...
South Main Mercado celebrates Latino culture and businesses for a third year in Rockford
WIFR - Illinois
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June 9, 2025
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Some downtown Rockford streets close this Sunday to make room for the South Main Mercado celebration. The South Main Mercado is a vibrant outdoor market in Rockford, Illinois, celebrating the city’s rich Hispanic and Latino...
Market Digest: NUE, SRE, IQV
Yahoo Finance
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Summary Back to Opening: Our Monthly Survey of the Economy, Interest Rates, and Stocks The S&P 500 rose 6.2% in May 2005 and had its best month since November 2023. May was an eventful month on the trade front and contained the bulk of a strong...
Free Market Credit Card Reform, Tax Cuts Will Deliver Small Business Golden Age
Townhall
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June 4, 2025
President Trump is pushing Congress to deliver policy reforms that will boost Main Street businesses. The House-approved One Big Beautiful Bill Act that extends—and expands—expiring tax cuts is a prime example. Another is legislative action backed...
Community banks matter. Here’s why.
Cardinal News - Virginia
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June 9, 2025
With donations to things like Dinwiddie County Youth Baseball, Prince George High School Athletics and the Highlands Swim Team, The Bank of Southside Virginia (BSV) is helping future generations learn their sports, develop good habits and figure...
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.
ALFREDO ORTIZ: Republican Tax Cut Bill Will Boost The Labor Market
The Daily Caller
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June 6, 2025
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...
Farmers and Small Business Owners Urge Iowa’s Congressional Leaders to End the ‘Chaotic’ Tariffs
Successful Farming
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By Cami Koons 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’...
Website Design For Startups And Small Businesses In New Zealand
Scoop
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Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, NZ— New Zealand’s startup scene is booming, and Ultimate Web Designs is leading the way with expert website design for startups nationwide. Whether you’re launching a tech product, eCommerce store, SaaS company,...
Understanding Women in Technology Statistics: Insights and Trends
Small Business Trends
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June 9, 2025
Women have made significant strides in technology, yet the journey is far from complete. As industries evolve and the demand for tech talent grows, understanding the current landscape of women in technology is crucial. You might be surprised by...
Renewables to count for majority of Brazil’s annual power generation by 2035, forecasts GlobalData
Energy Global
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June 9, 2025
Brazil generates power from a diverse range of sources that include thermal sources (gas, oil, and coal), hydropower, nuclear, and renewables. Hydropower counts for the majority of the country’s annual power generation. However, over-dependence on...
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...
Small Business Sales Growth Inches Higher In May Despite Lingering Uncertainty - Fiserv Small Business Index Rises +0.2% Month-Over-Month, Maintaining Steady Growth Of +3.3% Year-Over-Year
Mondovisione
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Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, has published the Fiserv Small Business Index for May 2025, with the seasonally-adjusted Index remaining flat at 151. Despite shifting spending...
Survey: Recession fears, trade uncertainty fuel economic pessimism
Public News Service
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Optimism is falling and pessimism is rising among businesses getting a read on the U.S. economy, according to a new national survey. The findings are from the Center for Audit Quality, which gathered feedback from the nation's leading public...
Ask Terri! Small Business Tips – Part II
Dallas Examiner - Texas
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June 3, 2025
Host Terri Thomas shares tip #3 to help Dallas-Fort Worth entrepreneurs’ business thrive in an ever-changing economy. The Dallas Examiner Newsletters Want to learn more? See our newsletter page here. Tagged: Ask Terri!, Business Tips, Chase,...
Targeted sales tax rate revision, service tax scope expansion to be effective July 1: MOF
Daily Express Malaysia
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June 9, 2025
Targeted sales tax rate revision, service tax scope expansion to be effective July 1: MOF Published on: Monday, June 09, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 09, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Dark Mode: Off For illustrative purposes only. PUTRAJAYA: The...
Everyday Economics: Will inflation stay tame?
The Center Square
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(The Center Square) – Bottom Line: This week's inflation data is expected to show a slight uptick in consumer prices. However, a moderation in consumer spending could limit the ability of businesses to pass tariff-induced cost increases to...