All Stories from May 3, 2025 (Change date)
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‘Nowhere to turn’: Small businesses dependent on imports from China are feeling more desperateMay 03, 2025 1:32 pm - The Trump administration raised tariffs on goods from China to 145% in early April. Since then, small business owners who depend on imports from China to survive have become increasingly desperate as they eye dwindling inventory and skyrocketing invoices.
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Small business strategies for tackling the 2025 SBA lending landscapeMay 03, 2025 1:30 pm - With interest rates still elevated, economic policies shifting, and new technologies reshaping the loan process, small business owners are learning to navigate a complex financing environment.
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Small Business Week is a perfect time to engage with policymakersMay 03, 2025 1:24 pm - Every day can seem like an adventure for small businesses, as they face unforeseen challenges and embrace new opportunities.
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Essential tips for small business successMay 03, 2025 1:20 pm - Whether you’re refining your operations, expanding your services, or simply aiming to stay competitive, building a strong foundation is key.
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Tips for handling your finances in a time of economic uncertaintyMay 03, 2025 1:16 pm - Financial markets are volatile. Consumer confidence is at its lowest level in five years. Economists say recession risks are rising. If you're worried about how economic uncertainty might affect you, here are some expert recommendations:
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Customer satisfaction is critical to every businessMay 03, 2025 1:10 pm - “The sale” is important to every business. After all, it’s what keeps the doors open and the lights on. So it should only make sense that every business wants to do its absolute best to implement a process that keeps customers satisfied before, during, and especially after the sale is completed.
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For Small Business Week, Better Business Bureau reveals top scams targeting business ownersMay 03, 2025 1:07 pm - No business is immune to scams — but small businesses, in particular, can be easy targets. Staying informed is your best defense.
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SBA announces new grant funding to support American-made productsMay 03, 2025 1:06 pm - The U.S. Small Business Administration last week announced a new funding opportunity as part of its Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, the agency’s targeted effort...
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The Biz Week That Was: Team building up in the air, and a suburban downtown makes National Historic RegisterMay 03, 2025 1:00 pm - ‘This is totally different’: Itasca hotel offers rappelling experience Launched in partnership with Meet Chicago Northwest and Over The Edge, Altitude Zone allows pa...
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Marathon man: Arlington Heights mayor on Bears, politics and more as he prepares to leave officeMay 03, 2025 12:30 pm - After 34 years as Arlington Heights’ longest-serving elected official, Mayor Tom Hayes reflects on attracting the Bears to town, guiding the village through the pandemic, and navigating political waters.
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