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Sandbox Communications targets local search visibility for small businesses
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Sandbox Communications says it is helping small businesses in Northern Virginia and beyond get found through local SEO, Google Business Profile management and AI-assisted marketing.
OptimusDesk launches AI workspace for small businesses
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OptimusPhil.io has launched OptimusDesk, a web-based business management platform that combines customers, projects, team collaboration and an AI assistant in one workspace.
Integrity ISR wins OASIS+ contract spots in two small-business pools
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Integrity ISR has been awarded spots on the GSA’s OASIS+ contract vehicle in both the Women-Owned Small Business and Small Business pools for the Intelligence Domain.
SME adds five Michigan schools to manufacturing talent pipeline
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SME is expanding its PRIME and middle school manufacturing pathways to five Michigan schools with grant funding from the Michigan Department of Education.
Small Business Expo maps 2027 tour across 18 U.S. markets
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Small Business Expo has announced 19 events in 18 U.S. markets for 2027, starting March 2 in Orlando and ending Dec. 16 in Atlanta.
Emily Abe helps small businesses build compliant, people-first workplaces
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Emily Abe, founder and senior human resources consultant of Thistle HR Consulting in Wixom, Michigan, is being spotlighted for helping small and mid-sized businesses manage compliance, culture and employee issues without an in-house HR team.
BAC members gain CFIB business support at no extra cost
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The Baking Association of Canada has partnered with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to give eligible Canadian members access to advisory services, savings programs and advocacy support without an added fee. The deal is aimed at…
20four7VA wins Best Small Business at 2026 BASA Awards
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20four7VA took home the Best Small Business honor in the Staffing & HR Agency category at the 2026 Best of America Small Business Awards on Oct. 21, 2026. The win marks the Maryland remote staffing company’s second BASA recognition and highlights…
Study finds small-business HR is often unpaid, untrained and improvised
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A FrankCrum study of 1,000 small business owners and HR handlers found that 72% have felt unqualified for a high-stakes HR situation, and 39% of small businesses have no dedicated HR person or department.
MG Ship launches AI supply chain suite for European logistics SMEs
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MG Ship has introduced a new AI-driven SaaS suite aimed at European logistics SMEs and 3PLs facing trade volatility, rising costs and demand swings.
Digital rights management software market seen topping $13 billion by 2030
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The digital rights management software market is projected to grow sharply through 2030 as streaming, cloud adoption and cybersecurity concerns drive demand for content protection.
SMB software market seen reaching $174.4 billion by 2030
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The small and medium-sized business software market is projected to grow from $121.33 billion in 2026 to $174.4 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
SMB IT spending market to reach $1.11 trillion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says SMB information technology spending will rise from $734.13 billion in 2025 to $799.44 billion in 2026, then climb to $1.11 trillion by 2030. Cloud adoption, managed services and cybersecurity spending are among…
OptimizeTeamwork launches custom leadership development programs for teams
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OptimizeTeamwork.com has launched a new set of leadership development programs built for specific business goals, cultures, and team challenges.
AI market for small businesses seen hitting $162.75 billion by 2030
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The market for artificial intelligence tools aimed at small and medium businesses is projected to surge from $61.05 billion in 2025 to $162.75 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Adriana Valencia blends bilingual planning and women-focused guidance at Keystone Wealth Management
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Adriana Valencia, a financial advisor and principal at Keystone Wealth Management in Spring, Texas, is being recognized for a client-centered approach that combines retirement, estate, insurance and tax planning.
JR Wealth Management flags lingering tax risks after capital gains rollback
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JR Wealth Management says Canada’s cancellation of the proposed capital gains inclusion rate increase did not erase other tax exposures facing families and private company owners.
Ghostd launches guide on how small businesses can show up in AI search
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Ghostd on October 9 released a free guide aimed at helping local businesses get recommended by AI search tools as Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode change how customers discover services.
SBA proposal could let much larger companies qualify as small businesses
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A Trump administration Small Business Administration proposal would expand federal small-business eligibility by raising size standards across hundreds of industries.
Peloton Technologies, Driven Financial team up on small business financing
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Peloton Technologies has partnered with Driven Financial to give Canadian small businesses preferred access to working capital financing alongside Peloton’s Bill Pay by Card tool.
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