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SBA launches $20 million prize competition for manufacturers [Aug. 28 deadline]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced its first-ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition on Aug. 6. The national contest aims


July unemployment falls to 4.1% as labor market opens new opportunities

According to the latest revisions from the Labor Department shared on August 7, U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last


Workday launches AI learning platform for compliance training

Workday, Inc. has released a new AI-driven learning platform that replaces generic employee training with guidance built around each worker’s


Small Businesses seek relief, clarity as tariff challenges move forward

Small businesses that rely on global supply chains are pushing back against new tariffs that could increase costs for imported


Congress examines AI’s impact on small business growth

The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing this month on how artificial intelligence is changing the way small


Email personalization strategies without developer coding

Customers expect relevant email experiences, but relying on developers can slow campaign execution. No-code personalization tools enable businesses to create


National Independent Retailer Month highlights why local businesses remain an economic engine

Every July, National Independent Retailer Month shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurs behind America’s locally owned shops. But the annual


10 AI tools small businesses can start using now for free

Small business owners aren’t testing AI on the side anymore, they’re building it into daily operations. 82% of small business


SBA launches $6M initiative to support women entrepreneurs [Aug. 10 deadline]

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a $6 million grant competition to expand support for women entrepreneurs through its


SMB optimism climbs in June as economic challenges persist, NFIB reports  

According to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Economic Trends survey, small business optimism improved in


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