First Steps In Exporting
United States · Facilitating initial export transactions...
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Growing on Trade and Till: WhatsApp Business for sales, Instagram and local social selling, iFood, Rappi, PedidosYa and Google Business Profile.
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Instagram And Local Social Selling
Individual or small business · Country's e-commerce and tax regulations
Local Search And Google Maps Listings
Business entity or sole proprietor · Business registration requirement
Loyalty For A Local Customer Base
Individual or family business · Local business licensing law
Selling Wholesale To Other Shops
United Kingdom · Late 20th century
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OpenAI Partners with America's SBDC for Small Business AI
OpenAI and America's SBDC launched a pilot on September 30, 2026, to train 150 advisors who will deliver in-person AI workshops to at least 1,000 small
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Meta Expands Muse AI Agent to Small Businesses
Meta has launched Muse for Small Business, a free AI agent that integrates with tools like QuickBooks, Shopify, and Canva to help owners manage operations
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Lloyds Bank launches Get Paid invoicing tool
Lloyds Bank is launching Get Paid, a free in-app invoicing and payment tracking tool for its business customers later in 2026, aiming to tackle the UK's
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U.S. Bank launches Business Essentials
U.S. Bank has introduced two new business credit cards offering tiered cash back rewards and integrated financial tools, alongside naming Jessica Alba as a
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Federal Reserve Proposes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
The Federal Reserve issued two proposals under the GENIUS Act to regulate payment stablecoins. The rules would require full asset backing for tokens and establish a new application process for banks seeking to issue them.
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AI Chatbot Number Reliability Risks Small Business Customer
A BMW dealership's AI chatbot made a mistaken $27,000 buyback offer.S. Small businesses use AI. Generative models often produce inconsistent numbers, pushing experts to recommend pairing AI with deterministic calculation tools.
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SBA Proposes Doubling Small Business Size Limits
The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing to more than double the revenue and employee size limits that define a small business in several
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Portland Fair Share Tax raises CEO surtax
Portland's proposed Fair Share Tax would increase a surtax on 405 mega corporations with high CEO pay ratios while raising the business license tax
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Federal Credit Unions Exempt From Illinois Swipe Fee Law
A U.S. District Court has ruled that federal credit unions are not subject to the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which bans swipe fees on sales
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Study: AI Returns Depend on Business Workflow Overhaul
A PYMNTS Intelligence report finds that deeper AI adoption yields higher returns, but only when companies fix underlying organizational issues like data
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Maryland Governor Seeks SBA Disaster Loans for Anne Arundel
Governor Wes Moore requested a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration on July 9, 2026, to provide low-interest loans to small businesses
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House Subcommittee Examines Crypto's Small Business Impact
A U.S. House subcommittee hearing explored how digital assets like stablecoins could lower transaction costs and speed up payments for small businesses
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Maryland Seeks SBA Disaster Loans for Anne Arundel
Governor Wes Moore has asked the U.S. Small Business Administration to declare a disaster for Anne Arundel County, Maryland, following a July 2026
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LA County Grants Aid West Hollywood Businesses After Water
Los Angeles County has launched a Small Business Recovery Grant program for businesses impacted by a July 2026 water main break near Sunset Boulevard and
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Mastercard Report: Small Businesses Prioritize Stability
A new global report from Mastercard finds small business owners are redefining growth, with 68% prioritizing stability over fast expansion.
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Bottomline Launches Global Pay Connect SaaS Platform
Bottomline has launched a new SaaS platform, Global Pay Connect, aimed at helping financial institutions modernize payment systems and integrate real-time
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House Panel to Vote on 10 Small Business Bills Sept. 16
The House Small Business Committee will vote on 10 measures covering cybersecurity, manufacturing, foreign threats, and federal contracting on September
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Oklahoma Hotelier Credits Tax Cuts for Expansion
Tina Patel, CFO of Promise Hotels, says permanent tax provisions gave her family business the confidence to expand, creating over 30 new jobs in Tulsa's
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ND SBDC Highlights Partnership Strategy for Small Business
The North Dakota Small Business Development Center emphasizes its collaborative network with lenders, economic developers, and other state programs to
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House Panel Debates Energy Costs for Small Business
A House subcommittee hearing examined rising energy costs and infrastructure demands, with witnesses debating policy impacts on small businesses.
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DOE Opens $147 Million in SBIR-STTR Phase II Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy has opened approximately $147 million in Phase II funding for small business technology projects, alongside a new Phase I
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Michigan Small Business Survey Reveals Five Key Needs
A state survey of 60 Michigan small business stakeholders identified ecosystem coordination and technical assistance as top priorities, with succession
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North Carolina Seeks Small Business Input on State Contract
The NC Department of Administration is gathering feedback to redesign its Small Business Enterprise Program following the legislature's elimination of the
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U.S. Bank Pilots Stablecoin for Cross-Border Business
U.S. Bank has launched a dollar-backed stablecoin, USBDC, and completed a pilot cross-border transaction between its own entities in North America and
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UConn Student Launches Cybersecurity Firm for Small Business
Justin Fargo, a 19-year-old UConn student, has founded Ironhead, a cybersecurity firm helping small businesses meet U.S.
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SBA Promotes CHOICE Arrangements for Small Business Health
The U.S. Small Business Administration is promoting CHOICE Arrangements, a rebranded health benefits model where employers set contributions and employees
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SBA Proposes Major Small Business Size Standard Overhaul
The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed a sweeping revision to its size standards, aiming to simplify the system and reclassify over 114,000
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Smallest Businesses Lag
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SBA and DOE Launch Energy Investment Initiative for Small
The U.S. Small Business Administration and Department of Energy have partnered to launch the SBIC-E Initiative, a program designed to stimulate private
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5 Small Business Ideas You Can Start From Home
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SBA Proposes Overhaul to Expand Small Business Eligibility
The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed simplifying industry codes and raising employee thresholds, which could allow over 110,000 more firms
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Yuno Partners with Revolut to Simplify Merchant Payments
Yuno's new partnership with Revolut Business allows eligible merchants to quickly activate Revolut's payment stack, including checkout, acquiring, and
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Kenya orders foreign small business
President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners operating small-scale businesses, promising to fast-track legislation to protect local
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SBA Proposes Higher Employee Thresholds for Small Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed simplifying and expanding its size standards, which could slightly increase the number of breweries
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Small Business Mercado founder aims to uplift vendors
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Shopline Adds Splitit Installments for Merchants
Shopline partners with Splitit to embed card-linked installment payments into its eCommerce platform, aiming to help its 700,000+ merchants boost sales and
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QSBS Tax Benefits Expanded for North Carolina Business
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has enhanced the Qualified Small Business Stock tax exclusion, increasing the gain exclusion limit to $15 million and
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FNB, Penguins Launch Fourth Small Business Camp
The Pittsburgh Penguins and First National Bank are accepting applications for their fourth annual small business development program, offering five local
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Small Business Owners Sue NYC Over City-Owned Grocery Plan
A coalition of small business owners is suing New York City to stop Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan for five city-owned grocery stores, arguing the subsidized
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Founders' Identity Crisis Stalls Growth
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McNeese Offers Free September Business
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University is hosting free workshops in September 2026 on topics including AI tools
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Employee Evaluation Writing Tips
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AI Eases Vendor Lock-in, Aids Small Business
Artificial intelligence is reducing the technical barriers to migrating business data and systems, undermining the 'stickiness' that has protected large vendors.
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Sheets Canvas Aids Small Business Data
Google Workspace has introduced a new 'Sheets canvas' feature for Google Sheets, designed to help small business owners create interactive data
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Small Business AI Use Rises, But Training Gap Remains
A 2026 survey shows 66% of small businesses now use AI, with 70% reporting revenue gains. However, 70% also say they need more training to use the technology effectively, highlighting a gap between adoption and strategic mastery.
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Polsky Alumni Win $1M Grants, Expand
Alumni of the Polsky Small Business Growth Program are opening new storefronts and securing grants and contracts worth over $1 million, according to
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Samsung Launches Galaxy S26 FE With AI Tools
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Harvard Clones Professors for $699 Bootcamp
Harvard Business School uses faculty avatars to coach founders in a $699, week program, Georgia Tech’s Jill Watson AI tutor raises student success rates.
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SBA Proposes Billion-Dollar Firms as Small
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Instinct Nears $2.5 Billion Valuation
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Papa Johns Turns to Mexico as U.S. Sales Drop
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US Aircraft Carrier Leaves Middle East After 9-Month Mission
The USS Abraham Lincoln has ended its mission in the Middle East and is heading back to San Diego after nine months at sea
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Understanding the Criteria for Withdrawing 40% of FGTS
The FGTS is a right of workers with a signed contract that is deposited monthly by the employer and can only be withdrawn under specific conditions. One of these conditions is the dismissal without just cause.
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Bolsa Família Payments for August Begin This Tuesday
The Bolsa Família program, a government assistance program, has started making payments for August. The payments are made by the Caixa Econômica Federal and are deposited gradually, based on the last digit of the Número de Identificação Social (NIS) of each beneficiary.
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Brazil's New Investment Map: What Changes in Your Wallet in 2027
Brazil's new investment map is changing with the arrival of the Reforma Tributária, affecting the way investors earn and pay taxes. Here's what you need to know to prepare your portfolio.