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Small businesses added jobs and increased pay in July
Accounting Today
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July 30, 2025
The pace of growth in small business jobs and wages across the country stayed on an even keel in July, according to payroll provider Paychex. The company reported that job growth increased 0.17 percentage points to 99.82 in July on the Small...
Small Business Council recognizes outstanding Rochester business leaders
WHEC 10 - New York
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July 31, 2025
The day's major News events, business reports, sports updates, Rochester area weather information and tomorrow's forecast are presented by the News10NBC Team. ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Small Business Council hosted the Business Person of the Year...
Small businesses, big risks: Rethinking resilience for SMEs
The Business Times Singapore
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July 30, 2025
SMALL and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy – yet remain structurally underinsured. In Singapore, SMEs make up 99 per cent of all businesses, employ around 70 per cent of the workforce and contribute nearly half of...
Average 2024 tax return hits $5,000 for Australian small businesses
SmartCompany
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July 31, 2025
Small business owners received an average of $5,000 in tax refunds for the financial year ending June 2024, new data has revealed. Source: Adobe Stock. Small business owners reportedly enjoyed healthy tax refunds for the 2024 financial year. New...
SBA Offers Relief to Colorado Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by May Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Colorado to offset economic losses caused by...
SBA Offers Relief to Nebraska Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by May Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Nebraska to offset economic losses caused by...
SBA Offers Relief to Idaho Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by July Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low‑interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Idaho to offset economic losses caused by drought....
SBA Offers Relief to Kansas Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by May Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Kansas to offset economic losses caused by drought...
SBA Offers Relief to Washington Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Washington to offset economic losses caused by...
Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez supports small business, lists potential campaign priorities
WKOW - Wisconsin
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STOUGHTON, Wis (WKOW) -- Elected leaders in Wisconsin say they are focused on how tariffs are affecting businesses in the Badger state. Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez (D-Wisconsin) stopped by Overt Space Gallery and Gift in Stoughton Wednesday...
Eastwood high street boost could be 'too late' for small businesses
Nottingham Evening Post
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July 31, 2025
An Eastwood business owner thinks the council’s plans to boost town centre businesses could be ‘too late’ for small businesses. Joanne Berry, the owner of Two Sweet Sisters, an independent sweet shop on Eastwood ’s Nottingham Road, fears Broxtowe...
Southern Illinois small businesses navigating sky-high energy costs
KFVS - Missouri
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July 30, 2025
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - In southern Illinois, Ameren rates continue to shock folks as they open their dreaded electric bills this summer. But it is not just people at home either. Small businesses are taking a huge financial hit with bills that are...
Rep. David Valadao highlights support for small businesses and new farm-to-table legislation
Kern County Times - California
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July 30, 2025
Rep. David Valadao, U.S. Congressman representing California’s 22nd district, recently highlighted new initiatives and community engagement efforts in a series of posts on his social media account.On July 28, 2025, Valadao shared news about a...
Virtual cards: How small businesses are taking control of their spending
SmartCompany
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July 30, 2025
Any business can benefit from using virtual cards, they are being tailored for specific industries Jul 31, 2025 3 min read Catherine Coulter, senior director, Visa Oceania. Source: Supplied. Large corporations have long reaped the benefits of...
Foodstuffs supplier expo aids small businesses after New World fire
The New Zealand Herald
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July 31, 2025
Within a week, McCallum and Foodstuffs North Island had organised a supplier expo at its head office in Auckland’s Landing Drive. The event saw over 50 suppliers share their products with 70 of the business’ members in what McCallum described as...
Tanzania bans foreigners from running small businesses *Full list
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 30, 2025
The Tanzanian government has announced a sweeping ban on foreign nationals participating in more than 20 small-scale business activities across the country. The directive, issued on July 28, is part of an ongoing effort to protect and prioritize...
Dunn Economic Development announces new small business development grant to boost local economy
WEAU - Wisconsin
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July 30, 2025
MENOMONIE, Wis. (DUNN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASE) - Following Tuesday’s announcement by Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Dunn Economic Development is proud to announce the launch of the Dunn...
Kennedy and Ossoff introduce bill supporting service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses
Central Louisiana News
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July 29, 2025
Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) have reintroduced the Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act, aiming to bolster support for small businesses owned by disabled veterans. The senators are seeking to add this...
Small business helps children of immigrants pursue college
KUNM - New Mexico
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July 30, 2025
Finding funds for higher education can be difficult, especially with millions of dollars being cut from education by the current Trump administration. One small business in Albuquerque is trying to ease the financial burden for children of...
Non-bank lenders have a big problem in small business loans
Mint
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July 31, 2025
Industry executives said demand is slowing also because small businesses are facing delayed payments from central and state governments, and shrinking profit margins amid a broader economic slowdown. While Bajaj Finance has pointed out a sudden...