How to Automate and Streamline Marketing Processes Like an Expert

Small businesses often have to do more with less. You may have a smaller budget than competitors or less time to complete your essential tasks. So you need to streamline your marketing processes and content creation to make a...

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How to Start a Jewelry Business: A Comprehensive Guide

Do visions of unique rings, necklaces or bracelets live rent-free in your head? Are you drawn to shiny trinkets like a happily hopping crow? Even better, do you have those qualities and have good people skills? If the answer...

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Arizona Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns in Abusive-Trust Scheme

Kent Ellsworth, an Arizona tax preparer, pleaded guilty to two counts of assisting in the preparation of false tax returns. This was part of a nationwide scheme that utilized abusive-trust tax shelters to defraud the IRS. Ellsworth’s fraudulent activities...

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Microsoft Unveils Copilot PCs

Microsoft unveiled its Copilot PCs, marking a leap in personal computing technology. These innovative devices are designed to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft’s AI-driven Copilot, enhancing productivity and user experience. With AI at the forefront, these devices promise to enhance productivity,...

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Square Reveals Trends in Restaurant Payroll, Happy Hours, and Drink Preferences

Square’s latest Quarterly Restaurant Report sheds light on evolving dining trends, consumer spending, and restaurant wages. With patio season approaching, these insights offer valuable information for restaurant owners. Rising Payroll Costs in Full-Service Restaurants and Bars Labor remains a significant expense...

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Fostering Entrepreneurial Skills with Shark Tank-Like Program for Students in Pittsburgh

Entrepreneurship has no age limits. One startup support organization in Pittsburgh is taking extra steps to foster creativity and business acumen in young people. Startable is a program of Innovation Works, a local startup organization that supports tech entrepreneurs throughout...

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Crowdfunded Loan Helps Entrepreneur Get Second Chance After Incarceration

Getting traditional bank funding can be tough for any small business. But it’s especially challenging for those who are re-entering the workforce after incarceration. This was the case for Stephanie Blaco. After spending a decade in prison, she had trouble...

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Many Small Business Owners Unhappy, Undecided with Presidential Candidates

Small business owners are not satisfied with the current presidential candidates. But they could have a major impact on the outcome of the upcoming election. According to a recent survey from Goldman Sachs, 55 of small business owners who took...

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New Amazon Rules Could Impact Independent Supplement Sellers

Amazon recently updated its policies related to selling certain dietary supplements on its platforms. Starting in April, dietary supplement products related to sexual enhancement, sports/bodybuilding, and weight management will need to be verified through a third-party testing organization. Supplement sellers...

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Protect Your Multi-Factor Authentication Codes from Phishing Scams

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a very important tool for securing your online accounts. However, scammers have developed new techniques to phish MFA codes, putting your data at risk. Understanding these methods and learning how to protect yourself is key...

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