Outsmart the Giants: A 7-Step Guide for Small Business Success

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  December Sales Rose for Small Businesses, Except Restaurants

  The Fiserv Small Business index rose from November, as point-of-sale data showed a pickup in purchases during the end of the holiday season, possibly at the expense of dining out.
  
  Inc. - 2d

• Small Business Administration aid for Los Angeles area wildfire victims

  There may be some relief for business owners and others who may qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict has more.
  
  CBS News - Jan. 10
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  Joni Ernst Tapped to Lead Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

  Ernst, who is one of the top Republicans in the Senate, teased visions for what her leadership of the committee will aim to tackle.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 8
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  How Congestion Pricing Will Affect Small Businesses

  New York City’s controversial new toll could hurt small businesses by making deliveries more expensive—or help them by reducing traffic jams.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 6
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  Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success

  After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 5
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  How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses

  The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 3
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  Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban

  If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.
  
  Inc. - Jan. 2

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  Trump Paused Distribution of Funds Related to Biden-Era ‘Green New Deal’

  Experts are mixed on the effects of the pause—and whether or not it is expected to last.
  
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  Disaster Losses Rose in U.S. in 2024 While Easing Globally

  Damage from two hurricanes and a series of punishing wildfires left a price tag of $218 billion in economic costs last year, an 85 percent jump from 2023.
  
  Inc. - 1h
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  EV Truck Maker Nikola Weighs a Sale as Cash Crunch Hits Hard

  The fuel-cell electric truck maker continues to struggle as its cash reserves dwindle.
  
  Inc. - 1h

• Trump’s Crypto Working Group to Draft New Regulations and Explore National Stockpile

  The key takeaway from the president’s directive is that crypto companies should not lose access to banking services, which regularotors say has not occurred.
  
  Inc. - 1h
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  Trump’s Rapid Changes in U.S. Government Stuns, Stirs Anxiety Among Federal Workers

  The flurry of executive actions has upended nearly every aspect of working for the federal government, and the security of public sector work has nearly vanished.
  
  Inc. - 1h

More in Business

• Venture Global trades below IPO price in disappointing debut despite Trump's support of LNG industry

  "The Trump administration has made very clear they support growing LNG exports," Venture CEO Mike Sabel told CNBC in an interview Friday.
  
  CNBC - 3m

• How Visa and other fintech stocks can get a boost from AI

  Fraud losses represent a huge expense for payment-technology companies, but one analyst thinks AI will help them better respond to incidents
  
  MarketWatch - 6m

• How Visa and other fintech stocks can get a boost from AI

  Fraud losses represent a huge expense for payment-technology companies, but one analyst thinks AI will help them better respond to incidents
  
  MarketWatch - 6m
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  Bird Flu in U.S. Is Creating Egg Shortages and Driving Up Prices

  Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while.
  
  The New York Times - 7m

• Meta to begin testing ads on Threads, its microblogging app

  Meta will begin testing ads on its Threads microblogging service with a few companies in the U.S. and Japan, the company said in a blog post Friday.
  
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