Annual Lemonade Stand Event Fosters Entrepreneurial Skills for Kids

A business support organization in Texas is helping local youth build entrepreneurial skills by hosting their own lemonade stands. The initiative, supported by the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Foundation, culminated in a recent event, the 12th Annual Lemonade...

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Target, Shopify Partnership Could Benefit Small Businesses

Target and Shopify just announced a new partnership that may benefit some small businesses. This partnership will allow Target to source and onboard new online sellers from Shopify into its Target+ platform, an online marketplace for third-party products. Target hopes...

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Wix Studio Introduces Figma Plugin for Seamless Design-to-Web Transition

Wix.com Ltd. has announced the launch of a new plugin that allows professionals to export their Figma designs directly into the Wix Studio platform. This new tool, named the Figma to Wix Studio plugin, simplifies the process of transforming...

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Supreme Court Decision in Moore v. U.S. Harms Small Businesses with Expanded Taxing Power

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed significant disappointment with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Moore v. United States. This ruling upheld the Ninth Circuit’s decision, which broadened the definition of “income” under...

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New Senate Bill May Help Small Businesses with AI Training

A new Senate bill may make it easier for small businesses to make use of AI. The bipartisan bill would direct the Department of Commerce to partner with the Small Business Administration to create and distribute AI training resources...

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Escalating Fraud Attempts Can Lead to Permanent Losses for Small Businesses

An increased number of small businesses are falling victim to fraud. And as two Sarasota, Florida entrepreneurs recently learned, this can lead to permanent losses that are often difficult to recover from. Joyce and Stan Fox, who run a home-based...

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How This Couple Turned a Flea Market Stand into Upscale Las Vegas Store

Opening an upscale boutique on the Las Vegas Strip might seem like a lofty goal for many new entrepreneurs. But for those who start small and do their research, it is possible to reach lofty goals like this. This was...

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Small Businesses Gear Up to Serve Customers Through Heat Waves

Heat waves often lead to lower activity for small businesses. But for companies that help customers stay cool, from frozen treat stands to AC repair services, heightened temperatures create a frenzy of activity. So, these businesses need to keep...

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Portland Asking Local Businesses to Chip in for Community Improvements

Portland, Oregon, is trying to improve the Cathedral Park neighborhood in north Portland. But they’re asking local businesses to chip in for infrastructure improvements. The neighborhood, which currently features many potholes, broken sidewalks, and other aesthetic issues, is being designated...

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How Gary Kusin Founded GameStop and the First Meme Stock

I remember when my kids were growing up, my youngest son Daniel visited GameStop the day it opened up near our home. He said that now since we were so close to GameStop, our home would be more valuable....

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