Massachusetts Man Charged in Indictment for Using COVID Relief Funds to Buy Home

A Massachusetts man has been charged in a superseding indictment for allegedly using Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to secretly buy a home in the name of a close relative. Bill Dessaps, 47, faces a second count of wire fraud...

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eBay Advertising Unveils New Dashboard and Tools

eBay has introduced a new advertising experience to help sellers expand their businesses. This upgraded experience includes a redesigned Advertising dashboard, personalized insights, and intuitive campaign tools. The goal is to simplify advertising, increase listing visibility, and support continuous...

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What’s One Unexpected Thing You Learned From Successfully Selling Your Business?

“What’s one unexpected thing you learned from successfully selling your business?” Here’s what business leaders had to say: 1. Be Organized “It’s hard to overstate how important it is to be organized and prepared when selling your business. Prospective buyers are going to want...

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Special Events Provide Unique Opportunities for Small Businesses to Grow

Special events can provide immediate sales and foot traffic for small businesses. But for those who prepare and make the most of these opportunities, events can lead to long-term benefits as well. For example, Downtown Chicago recently hosted the NASCAR...

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HSBC and Visa Partner to Launch Zing International Money App

Visa and HSBC have partnered to develop the Zing international payments app, offering users the ability to hold funds in over ten different currencies, send money in more than 30 currencies, and transact in over 200 countries and territories....

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4 Softwares That Will Save You Time as a Small Business Owner

 Many small business owners don multiple hats — some by choice and some by necessity. Startups may not have the budget to hire staff for different roles, so the owner has no choice but to step up. Some businesses...

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Lingpad X Gorgias: The Unbeatable Duo for Ecommerce Support Agents to Overcome Language Barriers

71% of customers want brands to reply to their queries in real-time. For 73% of customers, trust in companies today matters more than it did previously. Additionally, 64% of the support professionals believe AI helps them personalize and improve the...

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Green Certifications Help Some Small Businesses Stand Out

Sustainability can be an effective way to make a business stand out in today’s market. While nearly any company can claim to be eco-friendly, green certifications can help businesses actually prove that they’re making positive changes. One such business that...

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Mark Cuban Cautions Entrepreneurs Against Following Their Dreams

“Follow your dreams” is a popular piece of advice for new entrepreneurs. But at least one prominent business owner thinks it’s not the best way to operate. Mark Cuban recently appeared on The Journal, of WSJ podcasts, where he discussed...

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8 Strategies to Address Mental Health in the Workplace

“What is one innovative strategy to address mental health in the workplace?” Here’s what YEC community members, founders, and experts had to say: 1. Help Employees Accomplish Their Dreams “One innovative strategy to address mental health in the workplace is to help...

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