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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...
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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...
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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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Marketing Online Doesn’t Have To Be Overwhelming

Jul 27, 2025 |

Small business owners often feel overwhelmed by the prospect of engaging with digital marketing techniques. The ever-growing range of expensive tools, platforms and agencies can be intimidating, but the shift to digital marketing actually provides small businesses...

Why Failure Is Your Greatest Asset In Business

Jul 7, 2025 | ,

Too many people are paralyzed by the fear of making mistakes. They beat themselves up over small errors and allow self-criticism to prevent them from taking necessary risks. I’ve learned that this mindset is completely backward. Every super successful person I know...