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EAC reaffirms common market pledges after Tanzania's ban on foreign small businesses
Xinhua News Agency
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DAR ES SALAAM, July 31 (Xinhua) -- The East African Community (EAC) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a seamless regional integration process, after Tanzania recently issued a ban on foreigners operating small businesses....
Ahead of August 1 Tariff Trade deadline, Ranking Member Markey, Massachusetts delegation seek information from Boston fed on impacts of tariffs on local small businesses
Brunswick Times Gazette - Virginia
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 29, 2025 Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) led the entire Massachusetts congressional delegation – Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Representatives Richard Neal (MA-01), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Lori Trahan...
Small businesses helped build Musk’s empire. Their unpaid bills add up to millions
CNN
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July 31, 2025
When Jennifer Meissner’s small pipe welding business landed a multimillion-dollar contract to help build a sprawling new Texas headquarters for Tesla, she was convinced it was her company’s big break. Instead, she says the deal led her into...
Discussion on Digital Transformation of Bulgarian Small, Medium Enterprises Held at Sofia Tech Park
Bulgarian News Agency
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A professional discussion on the need for digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises was held at Sofia Tech Park on Thursday. The event was part of the conference exhibition entitled Digital Horizons: BGN 180 Million Direct...
SVG agro-processors urged to apply for small business grants
St. Vincent Times
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July 31, 2025
Small Grants Program to Benefit Agroprocessors The Industry Unit within the Ministry of Agriculture is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications to its a Small Business Grant Program. This is the third year that the Program is...
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Kim Komando
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July 31, 2025
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Government is failing small businesses with rising costs and fears over a recession
LondonlovesBusiness
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July 31, 2025
iwoca’s latest SME Expert Index reveals that the Labour Government has had a negative impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during its first year in power, according to SME finance experts. Almost three-quarters (70%) of SME finance...
NFIB outlines victories and challenges for small businesses as summer progresses
Beehive State News - Utah
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July 30, 2025
With summer in full swing and Labor Day approaching, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has highlighted recent achievements and future goals for small businesses. Notably, NFIB successfully advocated for the permanent inclusion...
Starmer: Small business owners should not have to put homes on the line
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 31, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Sen. Collins speaks out about threats to Maine small businesses from Canadian tariffs
FOX 23 - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) --Tariffs on Canadian goods will increase to 35 percent if a new trade deal isn't reached by Friday. Maine Senator Susan Collins is warning of the potential impact on small businesses. She's working with a Democratic lawmaker from...
Back to School Kids Market to feature 14 small businesses
KWQC - Iowa
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July 31, 2025
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Freight House Farmers Market is debuting a market for school aged kids. Debuting in August, organizers said the Back to School Kids Market will feature 14 small businesses operated by entrepreneurs between the ages of...
Firms face fresh fines for making late payments to small businesses
City A.M.
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July 31, 2025
Thursday 31 July 2025 6:00 am | Updated: Thursday 31 July 2025 1:52 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Small UK businesses are set to be backed under...
Government's new plan to give small businesses tools to thrive
Asian Trader Magazine
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July 31, 2025
Tough new laws to cap payment terms at 45 days. Lower business rates for shops under £500k rateable value. Convenience store body welcomes plan publication Small businesses across the UK will benefit from the most comprehensive support package in...
Seneca Chamber recognizes five small businesses
Finger Lakes Times - New York
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WATERLOO — The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce along with Sessler Companies presented the 2025 Small Business of the Year Award to five businesses in different categories earlier this month. The awards were presented at the chamber’s Annual...
Capito says new tax bill provides relief for working families and small businesses
Charleston Leader - West Virginia
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July 30, 2025
Senator Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. Senator for West Virginia | Official U.S. Senate headshotSenator Shelley Moore Capito, U.S. Senator for West Virginia | Official U.S. Senate headshot Senate Republicans have advanced the One Big Beautiful Bill...
South Carolina sales tax holiday encourages support for local small businesses
Palmetto State News - South Carolina
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July 30, 2025
South Carolina’s annual sales tax holiday will take place from Friday, August 1, through Sunday, August 3. During this period, shoppers will not pay sales tax on a range of items including school supplies, computers, clothing, shoes, and other...
Best small business CRM software in 2025: Inexpensive customer relationship solutions
ZDNet
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July 31, 2025
Customer relationship management, or CRM, software enables small businesses to handle customer interactions in a way that is comfortable for a growing enterprise. CRM provides a scalable, centralized platform for managing customers -- both new and...
Hyde-Smith backs bill opposing direct lending by Small Business Administration
Hinds Today - Mississippi
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July 30, 2025
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, US Senator for Mississippi | Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith official websiteSenator Cindy Hyde-Smith, US Senator for Mississippi | Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith official website U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has joined as...
Millions invested in small businesses to promote growth and jobs
Daily Dispatch
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July 31, 2025
The department of small business enterprise development is investing millions of rand to boost micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), especially those from townships and rural areas. The department is bringing more MSMEs into the mainstream...
Tanzania bans for non-citizens from running small businesses
Africanews
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July 31, 2025
Tanzania is cracking down on foreign participation in key sectors of its economy. Under a new directive, foreigners are now prohibited from engaging in 15 business areas considered essential to grassroots economic empowerment. These include...