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Last update: 10 hours agoSmall-Business Crime & Cashflow: A family-run Italian restaurant in London says it’s been burgled 20 times over two decades, losing at least £35,000 and delaying its reopening after thieves stole tools and materials while renovation security was down. Disaster Recovery: The U.S. SBA opened a Business Recovery Center on Saipan for businesses and nonprofits hit by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with walk-in help starting May 26 for disaster loan applications. Local Growth Through Community: A new art trail across four cafés in the UK’s South Downs raised £400 for dementia support while boosting footfall for participating businesses. Fraud Hits the Housing Pipeline: An Atlanta Housing Authority senior VP, Tracy Jones, was sentenced to prison and ordered to repay money tied to Section 8 and pandemic fraud. Tech for Contractors: QuoteIQ rolled out AI AutoReply inside its field-service phone system to help home service businesses confirm bookings and draft estimates when they’re not available. Small-Biz Finance Basics: Multiple explainers focused on sales tax and Schedule C—reminders that compliance headaches are still a daily risk for owners. Power Strain Threatens Trade: Malawi’s electricity crisis deepened as officials warned blackouts are far from over, squeezing small shops, restaurants, and hospitals.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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