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U.S. adds 177,000 jobs in April as labor market holds strong despite tariff turmoil

American employers added 177,000 jobs in April, exceeding expectations and signaling continued labor market strength despite mounting pressure from President


Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since 2011 amid tariff concerns

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 86 in April, the lowest reading in nearly five years. It declined


Walmart launches ‘Grow with US’ to help small businesses succeed on store shelves

Walmart has unveiled Grow with US, a new initiative designed to help American small businesses navigate the complexities of becoming


Small business sales stay strong in Q1 2025 despite tariff pressures

The U.S. small business market showed steady resilience in the first quarter of 2025, according to BizBuySell’s latest Insight Report.


8 Earth Day ideas for businesses to amplify their environmental impact

Earth Day, celebrated every April 22, brings together individuals, businesses, and organizations to focus on safeguarding the planet’s future. Since


Trump sings order to dismantle Education Department, shifts student loans to SBA

On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, marking a


Google upgrades Gmail search with smarter AI to boost productivity

The world’s most popular email provider, Gmail, just got a major upgrade. Google recently announced the implementation of a new


SBA cracks down on loan fraud with new verification rules

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced new verification requirements designed to combat fraud in its loan programs. The reform


Federal Reserve Chair believes Trump tariffs will drive inflation and unemployment through 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated Wednesday that tariffs and recent policy changes introduced by the Trump administration will likely


Trump tariffs may cause ‘irreversible’ economic damage to American businesses

On Saturday, the Trump administration announced a tariff exemption for select technology products such as iPhones, PCs, and chips. While


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