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Comcast Gives Back During National Small Business Month

With May being National Small Business Month, Comcast is showing their dedication to aiding small businesses with a range of initiatives focusing on tech solutions, growth strategies and community engagement.
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Adding ‘Swipe’ Fee to Cryptocurrency Bill Could Provide Inflation Relief

Adoption of the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) as part of cryptocurrency legislation expected to be approved by the Senate would provide Congress with an opportunity to ease higher prices from inflation.
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House Ways and Means Committee Advances 199A Tax Reform

The House Ways and Means Committee has introduced a legislative framework that would make the 199A tax deduction permanent, increasing the deduction from 20% to 22%, and making an enhanced estate tax exemption permanent — providing much-needed certainty and stability to America’s family-owned businesses.
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April Small Business Sales Improved from March

Fiserv, Inc. published its Fiserv Small Business Index for April 2025, which shows that consumers are making notable shifts in purchasing behavior – spending more on the essentials, trimming back discretionary purchases and spending less when they choose to dine out.
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How Small Businesses Are Navigating an Evolving Customer Landscape

American Express released its latest Amex Trendex: Small Business Edition, which shows that small businesses are reassessing their business strategies in response to new customer behaviors and an evolving business environment.
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New Report Reveals How Consumers View Small Businesses

Digital marketing and automation platform Constant Contact published its latest Small Business Now report, which uncovers a surprising contradiction in how consumers view small businesses. While most people feel personally and emotionally connected to the small businesses that shape their communities, the vast majority misjudge the scale of SMBs and their value to the economy.
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Stamps.com Launches $25,000 Grant to Support Small Businesses

Stamps.com, a provider of office mailing and shipping solutions, just launched its $25,000 “Small Business Flexibility Grant.” The call for applications is open through the end of May, in celebration of Small Business Month.
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Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Reach $34.1 Billion

Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is expected to reach $34.1 billion this year, according to an annual survey released by the NRF. The amount is up from last year’s $33.5 billion and follows closely behind the record of $35.7 billion in 2023.
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What the Recent SBA Changes Mean for Small Businesses

In March, the Trump Administration announced plans to close the Education Department and move the federal student loan portfolio of $1.7 trillion to the Small Business Administration (SBA), raising concerns about the SBA's capacity to continue supporting small businesses.
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The Impact of Tariffs on Retailers

President Trump’s tariffs have many industries scrambling around coming up with creative ways to not pass on the extra costs to their customers. Economists are predicting that consumers and businesses will likely encounter higher inflation, with price hikes on a variety of products.
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