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Fed raises rates, but small businesses may find room to plan ahead
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Fed raises rates, but small businesses may find room to plan ahead

Jaelyn Campbell

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the federal funds target range to 3.75% to 4% Wednesday, marking the first rate increase

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This week, on ASBN Small Business News, anchor Shyann Malone brings you up to date with the latest resources now available for SMBs.
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Small Business News | 75% of SMBs financially optimistic, labor quality issues mount, Black-owned businesses innovate
Colin Velez
This week, on ASBN Small Business News, anchor Shyann Malone brings you up to date with the latest tools and
Intuit QuickBooks surveyed 2,069 Black-owned businesses with 0–100 employees in recognition of this year's Black History Month.
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Black-owned small businesses lead in innovation despite challenges
Jaelyn Campbell
Intuit QuickBooks surveyed 2,069 Black-owned businesses with 0–100 employees in recognition of Black History Month. Supporting the national Black History
This survey of 1,459 small businesses was taken January 15-21, 2024. Respondents came from 48 U.S. States, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.
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Survey: 75% of small businesses are financially optimistic despite tightening capital access
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A new study found that 75% of small businesses are optimistic about their finances in 2024. Despite 71% reporting inflationary
The NFIB monthly jobs report has revealed that only 14% of small business owners intend to hire new employees over the next three months.
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Labor quality remains top concern for small business owners
Jaelyn Campbell
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) monthly jobs report has revealed that only 14% of small business owners intend
This week, on ASBN Small Business News, anchor Shyann Malone brings you up to date with the latest resources now available for SMBs.
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Small Business News | 2024 hiring trends, Paypal’s new AI features, SBA brings backs training program
Jaelyn Campbell
This week, on ASBN Small Business News, anchor Shyann Malone brings you up to date with the latest tools and
Businesses plan to ramp up hiring efforts in the coming months, boosting the economy even as the labor market presents difficulties.
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Business owners set ambitious hiring goals despite challenging labor market
Colin Velez
A record number of middle-market businesses are planning to hire more employees in the coming months despite ongoing shortages in
Paypal is testing a series of AI-powered features that will speed up checkouts and help businesses reach more customers.
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Paypal launching new AI-powered e-commerce innovations
Colin Velez
Paypal is testing a series of new, artificial intelligence-powered innovations with the goal of implementing features that will drive more
The SBA has rebranded its 7(j) training program under the title "Empower to Grow," giving businesses more resources to win federal contracts.
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SBA revitalizes training program to help small businesses win federal contracts
Colin Velez
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is rebranding its 7(J) Management and Technical Assistance Program under the new title “Empower to
The U.S. economy remains on track to avoid a recession after the fourth quarter of 2023, which saw inflation fall to a rate of 1.7%.
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U.S. economy defies expectations in Q4, spending outpaces inflation
Colin Velez
The U.S. economy continued to recover over the fourth quarter, growing faster than anticipated despite a modest slowdown in activity
This week, on ASBN Small Business News, anchor Shyann Malone brings you up to date with the latest resources now available for SMBs.
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Small Business News | FedEx teases e-commerce platform, grant deadline Feb. 1, Hilton streamlines business travel
Colin Velez
This week, on ASBN Small Business News, anchor Shyann Malone brings you up to date with the latest tools and
Citizens is holding its seventh-annual contest for small business owners, giving entrepreneurs the chance to win $10,000.
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Citizens bank announces annual small biz grant contest [deadline Feb. 1]
Colin Velez
Banking firm Citizens has opened submissions for its seventh-annual Small Business Community Champion Award Contest, aiming to honor the entrepreneurs
On January 26, FedEx announced the upcoming release of FDX, a data-driven e-commerce platform, which is set to launch in the fall.
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FedEx releases FDX to streamline operations and increase efficiency for SMBs
Jaelyn Campbell
FedEx has announced the upcoming release of FDX, a data-driven e-commerce platform set to launch in the fall. The platform
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