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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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Best Banks For Small-Business Loans In July 2026

A small-business loan can help you accomplish important goals, such as expanding your inventory, buying equipment, renovating an existing building or purchasing a new one. Many banks offer these loans, with varying amounts, rates, fees and repayment terms. Comparing...

5 Small-Business Ideas for Introverts

For many people, the hardest part of the working world is the personal interactions. Networking and meetings can be exhausting, particularly if you’re an introvert. If small talk is a form of torture and you walk away drained after interacting...