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Paychex: Small business employment holds steady as wage inflation cools
Rochester Business Journal - New York
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June 5, 2025
Job growth in U.S. small businesses remained largely unchanged from last month, according to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch. The Small Business Jobs Index, which is a primary component of Paychex’s monthly employment report for...
How small businesses are handling tariff uncertainty, pressures
Yahoo Finance
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00:00 Brad Smith over half of both manufacturers and service firms say that they raised prices within a month of experiencing tariff related cost increases. Many even did it within a week or a day. Joining me now on set to help us understand the...
CLT Alliance Foundation shares source for small business capital
WCCB Charlotte - North Carolina
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June 5, 2025
CHARLOTTE, NC– For small business owners across the Charlotte region, growth is no longer just a goal–it’s within reach. The Charlotte Small Business Growth Fund, is helping entrepreneurs take the next step in scaling their businesses through a...
Deeper bank relationships can elevate small businesses
Spotlight News - New York
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June 5, 2025
By Casey Christopher, Senior Vice President, Capital Region Business Banking Sales Leader, KeyBank Most small business owners are chief everything officers. Even when outsourcing or hiring to fill needs, their hands run deep in operations,...
Local businesses gear up for Decatur Boat Races
Wand - Illinois
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Just days away from the Hardy's Race for the Lake, businesses across the city and surrounding towns are gearing up for the big weekend. Last year, The Beach House was closed during the races. But new owner Todd Parker said...
The economic impact of tariffs: How local businesses can plan ahead
WJAX - Florida
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June 5, 2025
The economic impact of tariffs: How local businesses can plan ahead Economic uncertainty affects everyone, but how do tariffs impact small businesses in particular? Recent news about import duties, interest rates, and taxes can feel like a roller...
R.I. small-business owners: Bottle bill doesn’t make cents for...
Providence Business News - Rhode Island
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June 5, 2025
PROVIDENCE – Hundreds of small-business owners from across Rhode Island – as well as the state’s largest Chamber of Commerce – are urging state leaders to defeat bottle bill legislation that would overhaul the state’s recycling program by imposing...
Fischbach: One Big Beautiful Bill Act helps families and small businesses
Park Rapids Enterprise - Minnesota
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June 5, 2025
May was a very busy month in Washington as the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In mid-April, the House and Senate agreed to a budget resolution, which set House committees off to the races to draft legislative recommendations based on...
Mastercard collaborates with ShopUp to support Bangladeshi women-led small businesses
Apparel Resources
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June 5, 2025
Image Courtesy: www.thedailystar.net ShopUp, a Bangladeshi e-commerce platform, has teamed up with Mastercard’s Centre for Inclusive Growth to introduce the Porshi initiative. The program’s goal is to give women-owned small companies in Bangladesh...
Cybersecurity conference at University of Toledo aims to educate small businesses
NW Ohio Times
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June 5, 2025
State Rep. James Hoops | The Ohio House of RepresentativesState Rep. James Hoops | The Ohio House of Representatives State Representative Jim Hoops has brought attention to an upcoming Cybersecurity Conference, organized by Ohio Secretary of State...
Wizehire Launches AI Assistant to Streamline Small Business Hiring
Small Business Trends
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June 5, 2025
Wizehire has launched a new AI-powered recruiting assistant, Wizehire Scout, aimed at helping small business owners and hiring managers speed up and simplify their recruitment process. The Houston-based hiring platform announced Tuesday that...
Erin wastewater construction 'ongoing disaster' for local business
Elora Fergus Today
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Local gym Erin Fitness is fighting back against the Town of Erin's plan to close their driveway access for three months during wastewater construction ERIN – Ongoing wastewater construction on Erin's Main Street could wreak havoc on a local...
Pennsylvania House passes Conklin bill to protect small business owners of self-storage facilities
The Progress - Pennsylvania
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HARRISBURG — An overwhelming bipartisan majority of the Pennsylvania House today passed legislation introduced by state Rep. Scott Conklin that would protect owners of small self-storage companies when customers fail to honor their rental...
Owner of legendary Big Fun toy store to hold garage sale this weekend in Cleveland Heights
WKYC - Ohio
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June 5, 2025
Steve Presser's garage sale will take place this Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., then on Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 2604 East Overlook Road. CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Get ready for the ultimate garage sale in Cleveland Heights this weekend from a...
Leading well: Why small businesses need to prioritise mental health
HR Magazine
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June 5, 2025
It's not just large companies which sometimes struggle with mental health issues among their staff. It's just as vital for SMEs to ensure that those who lead them and work for them have access to the support and help they need. Which is why we're...
County launches program to help small businesses recover from pandemic
KTSM - Texas
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June 3, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County announced that it is launching its first-ever Countywide assistance program to support small and micro businesses. The County made the announcement on Tuesday, June 4. The Technical Assistance Training...
Illinois leaders, steelworkers, local businesses worry about the impact of proposed Nippon Steel Deal
KSDK - Missouri
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June 5, 2025
The proposed deal comes as President Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, raising them from 25% to 50%. GRANITE CITY, Ill. — It's been two weeks since President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of...
Dan Meuser highlights passage of key legislation supporting small businesses
Lebanon PA News - Pennsylvania
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June 4, 2025
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser representing Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Dan Meuser representing Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot Congressman Dan Meuser has been...
Bakery owner says ICE sparks fear in neighborhood, hurts local businesses
WSOC 9 - North Carolina
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June 4, 2025
CHARLOTTE — Business owners in east Charlotte say a visible presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents is scaring away customers and devastating sales. Channel 9’s Erika Jackson spoke with a business owner in east Charlotte who has...
Three reasons why insurance is critical to small businesses
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 5, 2025
Unlike large businesses, many SMEs lack the cash reserves needed to recover from losses without facing major disruptions. Building a business from the ground up is never an easy task, and running a small business is a complex challenge. Many small...