Adobe Forecasts Record $240.8 Billion U.S. Holiday Season Online

Adobe just released its forecast for the 2024 U.S. holiday shopping season, predicting a record $240.8 billion in online sales from November 1 to December 31, an 8.4% increase compared to last year. Based on data from Adobe Analytics,...

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15 Ways To Foster Innovation at a Tech Startup

“How do you foster innovation within a tech startup?” Here’s what Young Entrepreneur Council community members had to say: 1. Hire a Diverse Team “Fostering innovation in a tech startup requires creating an environment where creativity, collaboration, and calculated risk-taking are encouraged....

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Federal Court Permanently Shuts Down Illinois Tax Preparer

A federal court in the Northern District of Illinois has permanently enjoined Sir Michael Joseph Davenport, a tax preparer from Joliet, Illinois, and his company, My Unity Tax Financial & Tax Preparation LLC (My Unity Tax), from preparing federal...

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Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Visa for Monopolizing Debit Markets

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Visa, accusing the company of monopolizing debit network markets in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District...

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Service Provider & Producer Association Grants Now Available for Vermont Businesses

Vermont-based businesses and organizations in agriculture, forestry, food, beverage, and fiber industries are invited to apply for Service Provider & Producer Association Grants aimed at supporting their business initiatives. With up to $370,000 available in total funding, grant amounts range...

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City of Virginia Beach Development Authority Launches Small Business Grant Program

The City of Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) has announced the launch of the Virginia Beach Small Business Grant Program, aimed at providing financial support to eligible small businesses in the city. Grants of up to $10,000 will be...

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In the News: Should Big Tech Be Doing More to Educate Small Business on Using AI?

In this week’s episode of Small Business Breakdown, our experts talk about whether Big Tech is doing enough to educate small business owners on using artificial intelligence. AI can give any small business the ability to compete with much larger...

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SCORE Announces Winners of 60th Anniversary Small Business Virtual Pitch Competition

SCORE has announced the winners of its 60th Anniversary Virtual Pitch Competition. Held from September 17-19, the virtual event is part of a series of five competitions taking place nationwide to mark SCORE’s milestone anniversary. The competition allows entrepreneurs...

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Fiverr Expands Finance Category with Nearly Two Dozen Specialty Services

Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR) recently announced the launch of its new Financial Services Vertical, offering nearly two dozen specialized financial services. This expansion caters to the growing demand for financial expertise in a market expected to comprise 31% of...

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Canva Introduces Major “Glow Up” with Enhanced Editor and Homepage to Streamline Design and Collaboration

Canva has officially unveiled its “Glow Up,” a major update to its homepage and editor designed to enhance the user experience and make it easier for teams to create, organize, and collaborate on designs. This launch celebrates over 20...

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