Post-Election Surge in Small Business Optimism
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index surged to 105.1 in December 2024 following the election of a new president, up from an average of 91 in the preceding 10 months, reflecting a significant increase in optimism among small business owners who expect improved conditions in 2025.
Post-Election Surge in Small Business Optimism
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index surged to 105.1 in December 2024 following the election of a new president, up from an average of 91 in the preceding 10 months, reflecting a significant increase in optimism among small business owners who expect improved conditions in 2025.
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LNP Proposes $20,000 Tax Deduction for Business Food and Entertainment
Peter Dutton's LNP announced a $20,000 annual tax deduction for small businesses to spend on food and entertainment at clubs, pubs, and restaurants, a proposal that has been widely criticized by economists and commentators as wasteful and potentially costing billions of dollars.
LNP Proposes $20,000 Tax Deduction for Business Food and Entertainment
Peter Dutton's LNP announced a $20,000 annual tax deduction for small businesses to spend on food and entertainment at clubs, pubs, and restaurants, a proposal that has been widely criticized by economists and commentators as wasteful and potentially costing billions of dollars.
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Chinese Retail Giants Accused of Widespread Product Copying
Independent designers are accusing Chinese retail giants Shein, Temu, and AliExpress of copying their products and selling them at significantly lower prices, resulting in financial losses and feelings of powerlessness despite successful takedown requests.
Chinese Retail Giants Accused of Widespread Product Copying
Independent designers are accusing Chinese retail giants Shein, Temu, and AliExpress of copying their products and selling them at significantly lower prices, resulting in financial losses and feelings of powerlessness despite successful takedown requests.
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Maximize Small Business Tax Deductions to Reduce Taxable Income
Small businesses can significantly reduce their tax liability by claiming deductions for various expenses, including office supplies, utilities, rent, employee wages, travel, vehicle use, home office expenses, professional services, insurance premiums, education, advertising, charitable donations, b...
Maximize Small Business Tax Deductions to Reduce Taxable Income
Small businesses can significantly reduce their tax liability by claiming deductions for various expenses, including office supplies, utilities, rent, employee wages, travel, vehicle use, home office expenses, professional services, insurance premiums, education, advertising, charitable donations, b...
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Turin's Via Chiesa della Salute: A Post-Industrial Commercial Success Story
Via Chiesa della Salute in Turin's Borgo Vittoria, once a primarily industrial area, is now a thriving commercial street with a diverse mix of businesses, a high percentage of foreign residents, and community initiatives contributing to its revitalization, despite challenges like traffic and evening...
Turin's Via Chiesa della Salute: A Post-Industrial Commercial Success Story
Via Chiesa della Salute in Turin's Borgo Vittoria, once a primarily industrial area, is now a thriving commercial street with a diverse mix of businesses, a high percentage of foreign residents, and community initiatives contributing to its revitalization, despite challenges like traffic and evening...
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Small Business Earnings Plummet in Q4 2024 Amid Rising Costs
Biz2Credit's December 2024 Small Business Earnings Report shows average monthly earnings plummeted to $83,083, down from $150,917 in 2023, due to rising expenses outpacing revenue growth, particularly in the second half of the year, impacting 100,000 small businesses.
Small Business Earnings Plummet in Q4 2024 Amid Rising Costs
Biz2Credit's December 2024 Small Business Earnings Report shows average monthly earnings plummeted to $83,083, down from $150,917 in 2023, due to rising expenses outpacing revenue growth, particularly in the second half of the year, impacting 100,000 small businesses.
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Ten AI Applications Reshaping Small Business Success
This article details ten AI applications revolutionizing small business success, citing real-world examples like Green Accountant using GPT-4 for administration, Coffee Run boosting engagement with Jasper AI, and The Little Market using QuickBooks' AI for financial management.
Ten AI Applications Reshaping Small Business Success
This article details ten AI applications revolutionizing small business success, citing real-world examples like Green Accountant using GPT-4 for administration, Coffee Run boosting engagement with Jasper AI, and The Little Market using QuickBooks' AI for financial management.
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Small Business Sales Surge in December 2023
U.S. small business sales surged 4.9% in December 2023, reaching an index of 146, driven by strong retail performance despite a decline in restaurant sales due to reduced average ticket sizes; this growth surpasses expectations, reflecting positive consumer confidence during the holiday season.
Small Business Sales Surge in December 2023
U.S. small business sales surged 4.9% in December 2023, reaching an index of 146, driven by strong retail performance despite a decline in restaurant sales due to reduced average ticket sizes; this growth surpasses expectations, reflecting positive consumer confidence during the holiday season.
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TikTok Ban Disrupts US Content Creators
A temporary federal ban on TikTok in the US caused widespread disruption among content creators and small businesses who use the platform to promote their brands and engage with consumers, prompting many to find alternative platforms like YouTube and Instagram.
TikTok Ban Disrupts US Content Creators
A temporary federal ban on TikTok in the US caused widespread disruption among content creators and small businesses who use the platform to promote their brands and engage with consumers, prompting many to find alternative platforms like YouTube and Instagram.
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Brazilian Consultant Launches Program to Support Solo Entrepreneurs
Jevandro Barros, a Sao Paulo-based consultant, created Projeto Apollo, a community for solo entrepreneurs in Brazil to address the high exit rate among the country's 13.2 million microbusinesses in 2021 by providing mentorship and education in key business areas.
Brazilian Consultant Launches Program to Support Solo Entrepreneurs
Jevandro Barros, a Sao Paulo-based consultant, created Projeto Apollo, a community for solo entrepreneurs in Brazil to address the high exit rate among the country's 13.2 million microbusinesses in 2021 by providing mentorship and education in key business areas.
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Supreme Court Upholds Law Potentially Banning TikTok in US
The US Supreme Court upheld a law that could ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it, potentially impacting 170 million users and causing significant financial harm to small businesses and content creators who rely heavily on the platform for sales and revenue generation.
Supreme Court Upholds Law Potentially Banning TikTok in US
The US Supreme Court upheld a law that could ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells it, potentially impacting 170 million users and causing significant financial harm to small businesses and content creators who rely heavily on the platform for sales and revenue generation.
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Supreme Court Upholds Potential TikTok Ban
The US Supreme Court upheld a law that will ban TikTok downloads starting Sunday unless its Chinese parent company sells it by January 19th, leaving millions of users and businesses in limbo due to national security concerns.
Supreme Court Upholds Potential TikTok Ban
The US Supreme Court upheld a law that will ban TikTok downloads starting Sunday unless its Chinese parent company sells it by January 19th, leaving millions of users and businesses in limbo due to national security concerns.
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