Pride Grant Available for LGBTQ+ Business Owners

Small business grants can benefit business owners from a huge range of backgrounds. Recently, a national nonprofit launched a funding round for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, which has long been underserved by traditional business programs. Read about this...

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Explore the Latest Tech at TECHSPO Houston 2024

Explore the latest technological advancements and innovations at TECHSPO Houston. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies can propel your business toward significant growth. Engage with tech enthusiasts, expand your network, and collaborate with peers. From May 13 – 14, 2024, this...

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Upwork Launches New AI Innovations and Solutions for Easier Hiring and Working

Upwork announced a new set of tools and partnerships designed to transform how companies and freelancers hire and work. This announcement was made during the first edition of Upwork Updates: Spring 2024, a semi-annual product showcase. The highlight of this...

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Common Invoice Payment Terms and How to Write Them

Invoice payment terms are essential for several reasons. They impact everything from the strength of business relationships to cash management. Specific payment terms are an integral part of financial management.  They even tell businesses when they can expect to have...

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Dropshipping Business Ideas

Dropshipping is a retail fulfillment method where a store doesn’t keep the products it sells in stock. Instead, when a store sells a product, it purchases the item from a third party and has it shipped directly to the...

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San Diego’s Ban on Polystyrene Means More Costs for Small Businesses

A ban on polystyrene went into effect for small businesses in San Diego in April. Polystyrene is a synthetic polymer sometimes colloquially called Styrofoam, especially in the U.S. The move means more costs for small businesses in that California community. “Polystyrene...

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Generational Ban Laws Threaten the Future of Some Local Tobacconists

New laws on the books in Massachusetts are threatening the future of some historic local tobacconist businesses. Following a landmark decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, several Greater Boston towns are adopting something known as a generational tobacco ban.  As...

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California Law Banning “Junk Fees” Will Drive Restaurant Prices Even Higher

California’s restaurant scene is bracing for another financial hit this summer when a new law is set to shake up menu prices.  Fox Business reports that following the recent increase in the state’s minimum wage to $20, fast-food chains have already...

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Spotlight: Everything Branding Transforms Businesses Through PR

Major press features can make a huge impact on small businesses. But securing these features is often challenging. That’s where working with professionals, like the team at Everything Branding, can help. Learn more about the company and what sets it...

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Tax Preparer Sentenced After Filing 900+ False Income Tax Returns

A Chicago-area tax preparer has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for preparing and filing over 900 false income tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said this has resulted in a loss of $1.3...

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