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From Darcy McMann, GR Chamber President ……

50 Business Ideas For 2026 + Beyond

If you think you have a great business idea that needs to be shared with the world, you’re in good company. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that over 5 million new business applications have been filed every year since 2021, and entrepreneurs are on track to...

Your Small Business: A Real Threat From Foreign States

Small businesses face real, escalating cyber threats from foreign nation-states, but building a robust defense does not require an enterprise-level budget. Adversaries frequently view smaller companies as "soft targets" or entry points to larger corporate supply...

ADP Says Businesses Added Fewest New Jobs In Six Months — Summer Slowdown In Hiring?

ADP said U.S. businesses created just 44,000 new jobs in July — the smallest increase in six months — in another sign of a sluggish labor market in which hiring is unusually soft. The one bright spot: People who switched jobs saw an increase in pay, possibly a sign of...

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Make Your CRM Your Company’s Most Flexible Tool

Customer relationship management (CRM) software has gone from a handy tool for after-sales inquiries to an essential platform that’s central to keeping businesses operating efficiently and profitably. Finding the right CRM for your business is the best and most...

World Cup Lessons For Kansas City Small Business

The successes of the World Cup were not spread evenly throughout the Kansas City area, and not every business saw a boost. But some, whether by location or ingenuity in planning, benefited greatly from the tournament. Varsity Club was consistently packed during the...

Small-Business Ideas You Can Start For Less Than $1,000

These business ideas require minimal startup capital but offer plenty of room to grow. Launching a business doesn’t have to mean taking out a big loan, raising lots of capital, or maxing out your credit card. There are plenty of small-business ideas that you can...