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Why offering more ways to pay can help small businesses stay competitive
IBS Intelligence
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Today AI B2B SMEs Digital Banking Kate Hayward, UK Managing Director, Xero By Kate Hayward, UK Managing Director, Xero Small businesses today need to think carefully about how their customers want to pay. It’s not just about cards or cash anymore....
COSBOA disappointed over FWO’s inaction towards ‘small business’ definition
Inside Small Business
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July 2, 2025
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has expressed its disappointment with the Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) review into the definition of a ‘small business employer’, stating that meaningful change has not been...
IndiGo’s global flight plan soars as airline hits ‘half way’ mark of a big dream
ETInfra.com
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July 8, 2025
Over the past two-and-a-half years, Bhatia and Elbers have been putting into motion a clear strategy to change that. When IndiGo co-founder Rahul Bhatia met then-KLM president Pieter Elbers three years ago, he told him: “I know the opportunity is...
Royal Mail unveils £1 million fund to support apprenticeships in small businesses
Business Matters
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July 2, 2025
The initiative, announced alongside the publication of a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Royal Mail, follows in-depth research which found that a quarter of small firms are struggling to recruit skilled workers — a major...
Royal Mail launches £1m apprenticeship levy gifting fund to support growth for small businesses
Logistics Manager
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July 2, 2025
Royal Mail has today [2 July 2025] launched a £1 million small business apprenticeship levy gifting fund, aimed at helping smaller businesses to grow. The apprenticeship levy is a UK government initiative introduced in April 2017 to help fund...
Finance advisers say government policy 'unsupportive' of small businesses
BusinessLive
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July 2, 2025
Financial advisers have expressed concerns over the lack of governmental support for small businesses as they grapple with economic pressures. A survey conducted by alternative lender Thincats revealed that over half of the advisers deemed...
Shop ABC Gift Card launches scheme to support local businesses
Ulster Gazette & Armagh Standart
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July 2, 2025
A BRAND-new gift card, exclusively for the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, went live on Tuesday, 1 July, making it easier than ever for people to support local businesses. Backed by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough...
Tesla sees UK sales rebound in June as EV market accelerates
Business Matters
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July 5, 2025
Despite the improvement, the electric carmaker’s UK performance remains slightly down for the year. Between January and June 2025, Tesla registered 22,700 vehicles, a 1.3% year-on-year decline. The uptick in June follows a sluggish start to the...
Political opinion with Mims Davies MP: One year on since being elected
Sussex World
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July 7, 2025
Mims Davies MP's Weekly column on welcoming Uckfield Chamber of Commerce to Parliament, women gaining the right to vote, meeting residents in Danehill, joining students for STEM Day in Ardingly, and reflecting on one year since being elected as MP...
Mountain Home announces first community packing party for Operation Christmas Child
Mountain Home Observer - Arkansas
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July 8, 2025
Share This Article Local organizers are launching a “Christmas in July” campaign to recruit business sponsors for a community event that aims to pack 500 gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need around the world. The first-ever Community Packing...
Network company that first called for “sun tax” introduces household solar export tariffs
One Step Off The Grid
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July 8, 2025
The South Australia network company that first called for the introduction of rooftop solar export tariffs has this month started charging the so-called “sun tax” to retailers on its grid, marking the second state to introduce the measure. South...
New Industrial Strategy must spark growth and opportunity for small businesses
SME Today
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July 2, 2025
The UK’s new Industrial Strategy, launched in June 2025, is a 10-year plan to boost business investment and drive growth in key sectors. It focuses on making it easier and quicker for businesses to invest, providing stability for long-term...
Anti-immigration petition calling for closure of Northern Ireland’s borders hosted by local businesses
The Irish News
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A petition started by anti-immigration protesters calling on King Charles to stop both legal and illegal immigration into Northern Ireland has appeared within the premises of several local businesses. The petition has been introduced to a number...
How does Portugal rank with the shadow economy?
The Portugal News
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The global informal, also known as the shadow economy, moves around one billion euros annually, fuelled by criminal activities and undeclared transactions. It is estimated that this black economy represents around 11.8% of global GDP, and in...
Michael L. Johnson
Ingstad Media - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
Michael Lloyd Johnson, age 75 of Kensington, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Visitation for Mike Johnson will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Erickson-Smith...
Shropshire Chamber’s new Sustainability Partnership is launched
Shropshire Live
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July 8, 2025
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s new Sustainability Partnership is up and running – with the first get-together hailed as an ‘insightful and educational’ success. Delegates at the first Sustainability Partnership event Andrew Goff, who is leading...
Major Sizewell concrete win for local supplier
Construction Enquirer
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July 8, 2025
Grant Prior 58 minutes ago Sizewell C has awarded a major concrete contract to a Suffolk-based firm with a facility in neighbouring Leiston. Eastern Concrete Ltd will provide over 120,000m3 of quality approved concrete as part of early-stage...
Small Business Saturday UK calling for nation’s most inspiring entrepreneurs
ChannelX
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June 30, 2025
Impressive UK small business owners are being urged to put themselves forward for a nationwide search to find the country’s 100 most inspirational small businesses. Organisers behind the UK’s Small Business Saturday campaign are calling on amazing...
French by name, but a quiz on the USA
Express & Star
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President Ruth Redgate said the move would ignite fresh momentum for local enterprise, bringing Lichfield’s business scene to life like never before. The initiative sees the chamber hosting two regular events at the Council Chamber in Lichfield...
What Is The Hardest Thing About Running A Record Store In 2025?
The Music.com.au
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July 8, 2025
More The Music's Best Record Store Record stores have long been at the frontline of the music ecosystem. They are crucial to the formation and upholding of tight-knit local artistic communities, and they deserve their dues. Every record store is a...