small business
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Mayor Mamdani Launches ‘OPEN for Small Business’ Reform Package and Declines Salary Increase
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced 50+ regulatory reforms to reduce red tape for NYC small businesses while declining a mandatory 18.2% salary increase.
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Andy Burnham’s Small Business Rates Relief Plan Could Cost £880m Annually
A proposed increase to small business rates relief thresholds could remove 140,000 businesses from payments, but experts warn of a £880m funding gap.
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Summer Digital Passports Launch in Wisconsin and New Hampshire
Wisconsin and New Hampshire businesses launch summer digital passport programs to boost local tourism and community engagement through September.
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Rising Bankruptcy Trends: Small Business Liquidations and Sector-Specific Pressures
A surge in Chapter 7 liquidations and sector-specific distress highlights the growing difficulty for small businesses to navigate debt restructuring in the current economic landscape.
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Hai Ge Ji Hainanese Chicken Rice to Reopen on Bussorah Street Following Forced Relocation
Singaporean rapper Sheikh Haikel and his wife Anna Belle Francis are relocating their halal chicken rice brand to Bussorah Street in July 2026 after a sudden lease non-renewal forced them to vacate their previous premises.
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Taylorville Selected for Pilot Energy Efficiency Program Amid Rising Economic Headwinds
As U.S. small business sentiment hits a multi-year low due to inflation, Taylorville, Illinois, has been selected as the first site for a new utility-led initiative aimed at curbing rising energy costs.
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The ‘Cake Shed’ Boom: Community Tradition or Regulatory Target?
Small-scale honesty-box cake sheds are flourishing across the UK, but local councils are increasingly questioning whether these micro-businesses require expensive street trading licenses.
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The Commercial Engine of Daytime: Analyzing ‘GMA Deals and Steals’ as a Retail Catalyst
A deep dive into how Tory Johnson’s ‘Deals and Steals’ segment transforms Good Morning America from a news broadcast into a high-velocity e-commerce engine for small and mid-sized businesses.
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B.C. Minimum Wage to Rise to $18.25 on June 1
British Columbia’s minimum wage will rise to $18.25 per hour on June 1, 2026, to combat inflation, making it the highest provincial rate in Canada.
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How Changing Insurance Subsidies and Smart Tools Are Shaping Coverage and Costs in 2025
As insurance subsidies expire in 2025, Americans are facing higher premiums and difficult choices. Meanwhile, evolving digital tools and platforms are transforming how individuals and small businesses manage coverage, costs, and compliance.
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Understanding the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides financial aid, resources, and support to small businesses, fostering growth and resilience across diverse industries.
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Essential Tips for Small Business Success
Discover actionable tips for starting and growing a small business, including effective strategies for funding, organization, and long-term sustainability.
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Micro-Entrepreneurship in Armenia: Over 57,000 Declare Subject Status for 2024
Armenia sees significant micro-entrepreneurship declaration in 2024.
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Digital Marking System: A Burden for Small Businesses and a Threat to Consumer Prices
The State Revenue Committee’s (SRC) initiative to implement a digital marking system with unique identifiers is facing significant criticism, particularly from micro and small businesses. While the system aims to reduce the shadow economy and improve product circulation monitoring, its…