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Why cloud technology is a game-changer for small businesses
Business and Financial Times
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July 30, 2025
By Allen OLAYIWOLA In today’s interconnected world, the digital gap between small businesses and large corporations is quickly closing—thanks to cloud technology. Whether you’re running a fashion brand in Osu, a logistics firm in Tema, or a food...
Richmond raises BPOL tax threshold for small businesses
North Richmond Today - Virginia
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July 30, 2025
Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille Council President | City of RichmondHonorable Cynthia I. Newbille Council President | City of Richmond The Richmond City Council has approved an amendment to increase the threshold for the Business, Professional, and...
VSaaS insurtech can solve SME coverage gaps
Digital Insurance
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July 30, 2025
Takeaways: VSaaS can identify underinsured risks VSaaS can save time for small businesses, both on quotes and claims The VSaaS approach offers greater flexibility Insurers should look at vertical software as a service (VSaaS) offerings as a way to...
Moran and Rosen introduce bill offering tax credits for veteran-owned small businesses
NW Kansas News
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July 29, 2025
Sen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshotSen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshot U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at...
4 SMB Growth Strategies for Long-Term Success
BizTech - Illinois
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Minimizing investments in peripheral infrastructure lets IT focus more on core innovation and growth and less on housekeeping. Cybersecurity is often the most obvious candidate for SMBs to outsource. Managed security services providers tend to...
New Thryv Workforce Center Manages Payroll for Small Businesses
The AI Journal
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July 30, 2025
Powered by Gusto, new HR offering provides payroll management within Thryv platform DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Managing in-house payroll processing and tax compliance can be a time-consuming challenge for small businesses. According to the National...
Family Bank secures Sh2.6b facility for SME lending
The Standard
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Nancy Njau, CEO of Family Bank, speaks during the lender’s Q1 2025 financial results at Radisson Blu, Nairobi, on May 21, 2025. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Family Bank has secured a $20 million (Sh2.6 billion) facility from British International...
Tbilisi City Hall launches new program to support micro and small businesses
Inter Press News
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Tbilisi City Hall is launching a new program to support micro and small businesses. As the mayor of the capital, Kakha Kaladze, noted at the Tbilisi Municipality Government meeting, entrepreneurial legal entities or individuals whose annual...
Senator Risch introduces resolution honoring small business firearm makers
East Idaho Times
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July 29, 2025
Se. James E. Risch, U.S. Senator for Idaho | Senator James E. Risch Official websiteSe. James E. Risch, U.S. Senator for Idaho | Senator James E. Risch Official website U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Representative Tony Wied (R-Wis.) have...
SMB Capital's Fastest-Growing Trader Spills His Secret To 40x Returns—It's Not What You Expect
Benzinga
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While most retail traders obsess over finding the perfect entry point, Brandon Sachi, the fastest-growing trader at SMB Capital, has discovered something far more powerful: the art of working around a core position. His approach has enabled him to...
UK’s CFIT names former Financial Conduct Authority innovation head as new chief exec
Global Government Fintech
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July 30, 2025
The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) – a UK government-backed organisation set up just under two-and-a-half years ago – has appointed a former innovation head at the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as its next chief...
Christina Forman| Why employee benefits matter for small businesses
Insurance Biz South Africa
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30-07-25 / Christina Forman Christina Forman | Why employee benefits matter for small businesses Small businesses are the engine of South Africa’s economy, accounting for over 90% of formal enterprises and playing a critical role in job creation...
Bodega Ai and SignaPay Launch Strategic Partnership to Empower Small Business Owners with Smarter, Faster, More Profitable POS Solutions
The Bulletin - Kansas
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July 28, 2025
DALLAS, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SignaPay, the leader in Dual Pricing technology, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Bodega Ai, an intelligent, all-in-one point-of-sale platform that's redefining how small businesses launch, grow,...
Creativity sparks innovation within SME South Africa
Zawya
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Creativity, innovation, and digital acumen are the order of the day at SME South Africa. As a digital platform that continuously strives to serve its audience, solve the problems of South African SMEs, and highlight the solutions that brands...
Digital tools boost small businesses’ sales, ITC claims
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 30, 2025
Small businesses using digital technologies report major performance gains, with nearly 90 per cent of those using digital tools seeing increased sales and reduced costs, according to new research by the International Trade Centre (ITC). The most...
What Is Included in Bookkeeping Services? A Complete Breakdown for Small Business Owners
Bridgeport News - Connecticut
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July 30, 2025
Bookkeeping is the backbone of sound financial management, especially for small business owners who need clear visibility into their cash flow, expenses, and growth potential. But if you’re wondering what exactly bookkeeping services entail,...
Why operational resilience is the new competitive edge for small business
NZBusiness Magazine
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July 30, 2025
Small businesses in New Zealand have always embodied resilience. A quality that has served them well through natural disasters, economic shocks and a global pandemic. However, resilience in 2025 looks different. Bouncing back may still be part of...
Michigan Governor boosts 63 small businesses statewide with $2 million in grants
WSBT 22 - Indiana
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July 30, 2025
MARCELLUS, Mich. (WSBT) — Big dreams are coming true for small businesses. On Tuesday, 63 small businesses across Michigan received nearly $2 million in grants through the Match on Main program from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. These grants support...
Why SME Websites Fail, and What to Do About It
Modern Ghana
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The internet is never short of business websites that are a total waste of money. Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) invest in websites with the hope of growing their business online. Unfortunately, most of these websites fail to...
ICIT seeks investment in AI to support small businesses
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 30, 2025
With the global economy shifting rapidly towards AI integration, ICIT Solutions, a technology enabler and Microsoft partner, has called for increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the transformation of Nigeria’s micro,...