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More than half of self-employed Canadians used credit for daily expenses, survey finds
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A new Money Mentors report says 53% of surveyed Canadians with self-employment, gig or side-hustle income used credit to pay for groceries, bills or other everyday costs in the past year.
Most UK small businesses leave email forgery unblocked, SaneChoice study finds
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Only 11% of 400 UK small businesses tell email providers to block or quarantine forged messages sent in their name, according to new research from SaneChoice.
Hakim Ali sees Nigeria’s solar and EV market gaining traction with Jaiz Bank financing
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American-born entrepreneur Hakim Ali says Nigeria’s electric vehicle and solar-power markets are moving from curiosity to adoption as financing, education and practical use cases improve.
Small business public contracts in Brazil face cash flow and compliance risks
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Brazil’s public procurement market can expand sales for small businesses, but working-capital gaps, logistics costs and strict technical requirements can turn a winning bid into a financial strain.
OptimusDesk launches AI workspace for small businesses
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OptimusPhil.io has launched OptimusDesk, a web-based business management platform that combines customers, projects, team collaboration and an AI assistant in one workspace.
TaxZerone urges employers to file Q3 Form 941 by Nov. 2
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TaxZerone is warning employers, payroll professionals and tax preparers that the Q3 2026 Form 941 deadline is Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. The company is offering deadline-day e-filing support and extended customer service as filers race to avoid IRS…
Small Business Expo maps 2027 tour across 18 U.S. markets
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Small Business Expo has announced 19 events in 18 U.S. markets for 2027, starting March 2 in Orlando and ending Dec. 16 in Atlanta.
Trio Tax pitches small business support ahead of 2027 filing season
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Boulder-based Trio Tax is urging individuals and small business owners to get ready early for the 2027 tax filing season, with a focus on organized records, year-round planning and direct access to a tax professional.
Emily Abe helps small businesses build compliant, people-first workplaces
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Emily Abe, founder and senior human resources consultant of Thistle HR Consulting in Wixom, Michigan, is being spotlighted for helping small and mid-sized businesses manage compliance, culture and employee issues without an in-house HR team.
Small business bankruptcies jump as distress builds in key sectors
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Newpoint Advisors says small-business stress is rising even as bank lending metrics look calm, with Chapter 11 activity, Subchapter V elections and private credit defaults all climbing in 2026. Construction, healthcare and manufacturing are…
Orlando Credit Union lands features in Forbes and Fortune
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Orlando Credit Union is getting national attention from Forbes and Fortune as it marks 90 years of serving Central Florida.
Christina Lambert wraps 14 policy roundtables as West Palm Beach mayoral campaign builds agenda
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Christina Lambert has finished four October roundtables in West Palm Beach to gather resident input on 14 policy areas, from growth and traffic to public safety and affordability.
Tejas Bookkeeping offers hands-on monthly support for Austin small businesses
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Tejas Bookkeeping in Austin says owner Harvey Vaughn handles every client relationship himself, aiming to give small business owners faster answers, more consistent reporting and clearer financial records.
Accountant Partners opens Austin office for small businesses
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Accountant Partners has opened an Austin office to serve the city’s more than 109,000 small businesses with tax, bookkeeping and advisory services.
Harlem entrepreneurs and NYC leaders press for small-business ownership
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Harlem Commonwealth Council brought New York City officials, business leaders and entrepreneurs together for a two-day wealth-building summit on Oct. 16-17 in Harlem.
Rising inventory and labor costs squeeze small businesses
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Charter Capital says small businesses are facing sustained pressure from higher inventory and labor costs, with many seeing revenue growth lag behind larger firms.
Veteran Debt Assistance named presenting partner for 2026 Army Navy Policy Conference
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The 2026 Army Navy Policy Conference will return Dec. 11 to Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus, with Veteran Debt Assistance as presenting partner.
Cyfendo targets the security gap in AI-built apps for small businesses
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Former Google security leader Bryan Vuong has launched Cyfendo to help small teams find and test vulnerabilities in AI-built applications as cyberattacks grow more automated.
SMB software market seen reaching $174.4 billion by 2030
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The small and medium-sized business software market is projected to grow from $121.33 billion in 2026 to $174.4 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Small Business Expo brings first fall NYC show to Javits with 13,500 registered businesses
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Small Business Expo will host its first fall New York City show this Thursday at the Javits Center, drawing more than 13,500 registered businesses for a one-day event focused on small-business growth, practical AI and founder networking.
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