IBM and Salesforce Announce Strategic AI and Data Partnership

Salesforce and IBM announced a strategic partnership to leverage AI and data to drive business innovation. This collaboration combines IBM’s data foundation and AI capabilities with Salesforce’s customer relationship management (CRM) expertise. The strategic partnership between IBM and Salesforce represents...

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Spotlight: Life Saver Pool Fence Aims to Save Lives with Quality Pool Products

Protecting kids is a worthy goal for any business. And that’s exactly what Life Saver Pool Fence aims to achieve with its line of protective pool equipment. Read more about the business and its mission in this week’s Small...

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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Home Energy Credits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers that making energy-efficient updates to their homes can qualify them for home energy credits. Expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, these credits provide significant incentives for homeowners to invest in...

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Ohio Man Sentenced for Tampering with Diesel Truck Emissions Controls

Davis Owens, from Hamilton County, Ohio, has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in disabling emissions control systems on diesel trucks in violation of the Clean Air Act. Owens, 34, from Cleves, Ohio, will serve 30 days in prison,...

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How to Start a Hair Salon

Are you interested in learning how to break into the beauty business? Starting a hair salon can be an amazing way to express your creativity, work closely with clients, and run a lucrative business. But before jumping in, you’ll...

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Goldman Sachs Recruited Small Business Owners to Fight New Banking Regulations

Goldman Sachs has reportedly been recruiting small businesses to advocate for its own interests. According to a recent from Reuters, the bank connected small business owners with members of Congress who may have influence surrounding financial regulations. The goal is...

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Consumers Spending Less on Fast Food; Eating At Home

The latest quarterly earnings updates from major quick-service giants Yum! Brands, Starbucks and McDonald’s reflect ongoing adjustments in consumer behavior among the current economic environment.  As reported by Fox Business, each company’s results highlight the differing impacts of market conditions...

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Shoplifting Crisis Negatively Affecting Businesses Across the U.S.

A rise in shoplifting incidents is threatening small businesses across the U.S. For example, Baltimore County police were reportedly called to the same block as the now-closed Walmart in Towson over 300 times throughout 2023, as reported by Fox Baltimore....

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New SEC Rule Change Proposed: How It Could Impact Small Businesses

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a rule change that could make it easier for small businesses to raise money with crowdfunding. The Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee discussed the potential rule change at a recent meeting, though...

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Chase Survey Reveals Small Business Owners are Optimistic About Future Growth

Chase for Business has released its latest survey findings, showing that small business owners remain optimistic about future growth and are increasingly willing to invest in digital solutions. Positive Outlook Despite Challenges The survey, conducted among small business owners small business...

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