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US Florists Face Challenges Amidst Import Tariffs
Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported cut flowers are forcing U.S. florists to seek domestic alternatives, but local farmers face challenges meeting increased demand, highlighting the vulnerability of small businesses to trade policies and funding cuts.
US Florists Face Challenges Amidst Import Tariffs
Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported cut flowers are forcing U.S. florists to seek domestic alternatives, but local farmers face challenges meeting increased demand, highlighting the vulnerability of small businesses to trade policies and funding cuts.
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36% Bias Score
Low E-Vehicle Charging Usage Cripples German Smaller Gas Stations
German smaller gas stations face financial struggles due to low electric vehicle charging station usage, averaging only 100 charges per station yearly, despite significant investments (€350,000 per high-performance charger) and bureaucratic delays in obtaining permits.
Low E-Vehicle Charging Usage Cripples German Smaller Gas Stations
German smaller gas stations face financial struggles due to low electric vehicle charging station usage, averaging only 100 charges per station yearly, despite significant investments (€350,000 per high-performance charger) and bureaucratic delays in obtaining permits.
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40% Bias Score
Brexit's £600,000 Cheese Cost: New UK-EU Deal Offers Hope
British cheese maker Simon Spurrell, who lost £600,000 due to Brexit red tape, welcomes a new UK-EU trade deal that could allow him to relaunch his business and create 14 new jobs, four years after initially being forced to sell due to prohibitive export costs.
Brexit's £600,000 Cheese Cost: New UK-EU Deal Offers Hope
British cheese maker Simon Spurrell, who lost £600,000 due to Brexit red tape, welcomes a new UK-EU trade deal that could allow him to relaunch his business and create 14 new jobs, four years after initially being forced to sell due to prohibitive export costs.
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48% Bias Score
CDFIs: Crucial Support for Small Business Growth in the U.S.
Small businesses, employing nearly half the U.S. workforce, generated 20.2 million net new jobs between 1995 and 2023, while CDFIs like DBEDC and ACE provided crucial funding and support, totaling over \$222 billion nationwide, impacting job creation and economic growth.
CDFIs: Crucial Support for Small Business Growth in the U.S.
Small businesses, employing nearly half the U.S. workforce, generated 20.2 million net new jobs between 1995 and 2023, while CDFIs like DBEDC and ACE provided crucial funding and support, totaling over \$222 billion nationwide, impacting job creation and economic growth.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Cripple Small U.S. Businesses
President Trump's 145% tariffs on Chinese goods threaten U.S. small businesses like LARK Toys in Minnesota, which imports 80% of its products from China and faces price increases and shortages due to limited financial reserves and bargaining power with suppliers, despite small businesses comprising ...
Trump Tariffs Cripple Small U.S. Businesses
President Trump's 145% tariffs on Chinese goods threaten U.S. small businesses like LARK Toys in Minnesota, which imports 80% of its products from China and faces price increases and shortages due to limited financial reserves and bargaining power with suppliers, despite small businesses comprising ...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Devastate Small Businesses
President Trump's fluctuating tariff policies are severely impacting small U.S. businesses, forcing price increases, threatening closures, and causing job losses; a survey showed 30% of small business owners planned price increases in March 2023 to offset increased import costs, while employment at ...
Trump Tariffs Devastate Small Businesses
President Trump's fluctuating tariff policies are severely impacting small U.S. businesses, forcing price increases, threatening closures, and causing job losses; a survey showed 30% of small business owners planned price increases in March 2023 to offset increased import costs, while employment at ...
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56% Bias Score
Franchisor Confidence High Despite Economic Uncertainty
BoeFly's April 2025 Franchise Growth Confidence Index shows 72.7% of franchisors are confident in meeting 2025 growth goals despite economic uncertainty; 65.2% expect increased or stable new franchisee volume, and 57% plan to surpass 2024 expansion.
Franchisor Confidence High Despite Economic Uncertainty
BoeFly's April 2025 Franchise Growth Confidence Index shows 72.7% of franchisors are confident in meeting 2025 growth goals despite economic uncertainty; 65.2% expect increased or stable new franchisee volume, and 57% plan to surpass 2024 expansion.
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52% Bias Score
Stricter SBA Loan Rules Hinder Aspiring Entrepreneurs
The Small Business Administration implemented stricter loan regulations effective June 1st, requiring 100% American ownership, impacting entrepreneurs seeking funding to leave corporate jobs, amid broader economic uncertainty and hiring freezes.
Stricter SBA Loan Rules Hinder Aspiring Entrepreneurs
The Small Business Administration implemented stricter loan regulations effective June 1st, requiring 100% American ownership, impacting entrepreneurs seeking funding to leave corporate jobs, amid broader economic uncertainty and hiring freezes.
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48% Bias Score
Financial Mismanagement: The Primary Cause of Small Business Failure
More than 80 percent of businesses fail due to financial mismanagement, emphasizing the critical need for small business owners to prioritize financial health, including cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and strategic debt management.
Financial Mismanagement: The Primary Cause of Small Business Failure
More than 80 percent of businesses fail due to financial mismanagement, emphasizing the critical need for small business owners to prioritize financial health, including cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and strategic debt management.
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52% Bias Score
US Tariffs Threaten Small Businesses' Survival
US President Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods are devastating small businesses that import products. Wild Rye, an outdoor apparel company, faces $1.2 million in tariffs on its latest import order, threatening to put the business out of operation. This is coupled with decreased economic growth, low c...
US Tariffs Threaten Small Businesses' Survival
US President Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods are devastating small businesses that import products. Wild Rye, an outdoor apparel company, faces $1.2 million in tariffs on its latest import order, threatening to put the business out of operation. This is coupled with decreased economic growth, low c...
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52% Bias Score
Small Business Funding: Access vs. Absorption
Small businesses face a dual challenge: limited access to funding due to systemic barriers and internal capacity gaps hindering their ability to effectively manage capital, highlighting the need for a dual investment approach focusing on both access and absorption.
Small Business Funding: Access vs. Absorption
Small businesses face a dual challenge: limited access to funding due to systemic barriers and internal capacity gaps hindering their ability to effectively manage capital, highlighting the need for a dual investment approach focusing on both access and absorption.
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36% Bias Score
HMRC Faces Backlash Over Tax Refund Delays and Closure of Free Online Filing Service
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is facing criticism for delays in processing tax refunds, taking up to four months, impacting businesses and individuals; this coincides with the closure of a free online filing service for small businesses, forcing them to use paid third-party software, adding costs.
HMRC Faces Backlash Over Tax Refund Delays and Closure of Free Online Filing Service
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is facing criticism for delays in processing tax refunds, taking up to four months, impacting businesses and individuals; this coincides with the closure of a free online filing service for small businesses, forcing them to use paid third-party software, adding costs.
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52% Bias Score
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