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US-Canada Trade War Further Taxes Small Businesses As Costs Rise During The Iran War

A trade war between the United States and Canada is making it more difficult and expensive for small businesses in the economically entwined countries to operate, according to business owners caught in the crossfire. Canada imposed reciprocal tariffs on about $20...

Anthropic Puts Claude On Small Business Sales After 900,000 Installs

Anthropic spent the summer asking small business owners what they wanted its AI to do next. About a third of them gave the same answer: help me sell. On Tuesday the company responds with 43 new workflows and 27 new integrations for Claude for Small Business, the...

Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates, First Time Since 2023

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 on Wednesday, reversing course as the Iran war drives up global energy prices and fuels inflation. The Fed raised the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing its target...

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15 Small Business Grants For Veterans

If you’ve been a service member in the U.S. military and have an entrepreneurial spirit, small business grants for veterans can help you start or grow your venture. Check your eligibility for these grants and join the ranks of nearly 1.6 million veteran-owned...

Companies Where Remote Work Is A Priority

Many companies have learned that embracing permanent remote work is the future of work. While some companies have reversed their promises with return-to-office (RTO) mandates, many other work-from-home companies haven’t abandoned their remote work policies and don’t...

How to Drive More Sales Before December 31

Think about it: The ending is often the most powerful part of the story. It’s true for movies, championship games, and—yes—your business year. Right now, it’s the fourth quarter. The finish line is in sight, and how you close out the year can make or break your...