Yesterday, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Isabel Guzmán, the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo, American Rescue Plan Coordinator Gene Sperling, and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti were joined by US Senator John Hickenlooper (D -CO) and small business leaders,…
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A West Richland woman was sentenced to a year and three months in federal prison for fraud related to COVID-19 loans intended for small businesses struggling during the pandemic. Jimia Rae Cain, 52, also had to pay back about $337,000 she received in two federal loans. She had…
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Let’s talk about the new buzzword of the corporate world: allyship. Though you’ve probably heard a lot about it in recent months, it’s for good reason. Allyship is all about building and improving upon your relationships with marginalized groups, and it’s becoming increasingly crucial in the modern business…
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Business business The average Alberta small business is still carrying $85,000 to $100,000 worth of pandemic-related debt, according to the CFIB Published June 27, 2023 • Last updated 1 week ago • 3 minute read The reflection of the buildings along…
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To Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, small business owners are among the biggest hustlers in the world — who also happens to be incredibly paranoid about anything going wrong. They have good reasons to be. The margins in a gas station, convenience store, or — in the case…
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If your brand is committed to content marketing, you need a content calendar. When used correctly, this valuable tool will help focus and optimize your marketing efforts. Without a calendar, you risk wasting your budget and time on ad campaigns that don’t address your goals or turn off…
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In today’s interconnected world, small businesses are increasingly reliant on digital technologies to drive growth and serve customers. However, this dependence also exposes them to various cybersecurity risks. Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Protecting your small business’s online presence is essential to maintain customer trust, safeguard sensitive information,…
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Image Credit: Pixabay via Pexels.com A highly coveted and much-awaited chapter in life is retirement, but…the anticipation and expectations around what retirement can or should be, often leaves people feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Contributing to this conundrum is the heavy focus on finances to the exclusion of what…
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