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[Audio] From Banks to FinTech: The Evolution of Small Business Lending — The Consumer Finance Podcast

JD Supra - California · July 10, 2025

In this special crossover edition of Payments Pros and The Consumer Finance Podcast, Carlin McCrory and Jason Cover are joined by their colleague Caleb Rosenberg to explore the evolving landscape of small business financing. They highlight the...

R700 million for a conversation? Rather spend it on small business grants, classrooms, bursaries or clinics

Mail & Guardian · July 10, 2025

South Africans know how to 'dialogue' but fall short on implementation. Photo: File Imagine getting up in a shack with no electricity and trekking five kilometres to a clinic, only to be told there’s no doctor on duty, and then trekking back home...

Outer Banks Chamber accepting applications for small business awards

The Coastland Times - North Carolina · July 10, 2025

Published 11:14 am Thursday, July 10, 2025 The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is seeking applications for the 2025 Small Business of the Year Awards to be presented on Thursday, September 4 at the Outer Banks Business Update & Small Business...

Edinburg Chamber Launches Micro-Internship Program to Support Small Businesses

Texas Border Business · July 10, 2025

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the UTRGV Career Center, ENACTUS Student Organization, Vantage Bank, and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, is proud to announce the launch of a Micro-Internship Program aimed at...

NFIB Small Business Optimism Index holds steady

In Business - Wisconsin ·

The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index remained steady in June, edging down 0.2 of a point to 98.6, slightly above the 51-year average of 98. Key findings include: A net negative 5% (seasonally...

Massachusetts legislature approves automatic IRA for small businesses

Repairer Driven News - Michigan · July 10, 2025

The Massachusetts legislature has passed a budgetary bill that would establish the Massachusetts Secure Choice Savings Program, creating an automatic enrollment payroll deduction IRA. Under H.4240, employers with 25 or more employees who don’t...

Hurricane-Battered small businesses to access grants under BERRy project

NBC SVG · July 9, 2025

Owners of businesses which sustained damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl will soon be able to access grant funding from the Micro and small enterprise Business Support Grant. The grant is a part of the Beryl Emergency Resilient Recovery...

Muthoot FinCorp announces SPARK awards for small business owners

The Hindu Business Line · July 10, 2025

Muthoot FinCorp has announced the launch of Muthoot FinCorp SPARK Awards, an initiative of its kind to celebrate India’s small business owners. It aims to provide a platform for recognising the resilience, innovation, and contributions of small...

Small businesses struggle to hire skilled workers

Finance & Commerce - Minnesota · July 9, 2025

The Blueprint 86% of small businesses report few or no qualified applicants. Labor quality and rising compensation are top concerns. U.S. job openings highest in construction and manufacturing. Finding qualified labor continues to be a problem for...

South Africa: Small businesses transform Cape Town CBD with record growth

Zawya ·

Confidence is climbing in Cape Town’s central business district, with business sentiment reaching its highest point since 2020. According to the Cape Town Central City Improvement District’s (CCID) Q1 2025 Business Confidence Survey – based on...

Bridgwater small business wins at StartUp Awards 2025

Bridgwater Mercury ·

Critical Kit won in the category of Media and Entertainment, celebrating its success in the indie tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) space. Read More: Best axe throwers in Europe compete in Bridgwater Bridgwater Town Team relaunches with renewed...

More small businesses starting to go cashless

The Mercury News - California · July 10, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article was written for Mosaic, an independent journalism training program for high school students who report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional journalists. With the popularity and growth of digital and...

Chase Ink Business Unlimited review: A basic cash-back card for small business owners

Yahoo Finance ·

If you own a small business, a business credit card can help you track your finances and earn extra rewards. While some business credit cards can have expensive annual fees, the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card has no annual fee at all, making...

UK Small Business Growth Forecasts In Yorkshire And The Humber Crash To Lockdown Levels

Yorkshire Times ·

business Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay The percentage of UK small businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber predicting growth has fallen for the third consecutive quarter, plummeting to the low levels seen during the start of the lockdown era in...

How Detroit mayoral candidates plan to boost small businesses

Detroit Free Press - Michigan ·

Candidates made promises to boost small businesses in Detroit a day after the city approved changes to cut red tape in obtaining a business license. Seeking to burnish their credentials and secure the support of Detroit's business community, six...

Tampa Bay-area small businesses, residents impacted by severe storms and tornado may be eligible for federal disaster relief

WTSP - Florida · July 10, 2025

The U.S. SBA announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans and issued a disaster declaration in response to a request from Gov. Ron DeSantis. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Small businesses, private nonprofits (PNP) and residents in...

Unlocking Small Business Regulatory Relief: Essential Strategies for Success

Small Business Trends · July 10, 2025

Navigating the complex world of regulations can feel overwhelming for small business owners. Each new rule or requirement can add layers of stress and uncertainty, diverting your focus from growth and innovation. That’s why small business...

Ohio Small Businesses Seek Clarity as Congress Weighs Federal Rule

Business Journal - Ohio · July 10, 2025

By Farah Siddiqi Ohio News Connection Ohio small business owners may be breathing a sigh of relief after a federal rollback of a controversial reporting rule, but without action from Congress, the issue could resurface. At stake was a requirement...

Small businesses in Marion receive $10,000 grant to recover from Helene's aftermath

WCYB - Virginia ·

MARION, Va. (WCYB) — It’s been months since Helene swept through our region but many small businesses in Marion are still feeling the effects. Now two businesses are getting a second chance with a $10,000 grant. Without the funding, I don’t know...

Small businesses feeling impacts of increased traffic caused by Buc-ee’s

WXXV 25 - Mississippi · July 10, 2025

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — “The roundabout stops the traffic from seeing what other businesses can be provided for the community here in Pass Christian,” Michelle Englett explained frustratedly. It’s been one month since Buc-ee’s opened in...