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Vikar posts 33% client growth as partnerships expand
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Vikar Technologies said first-half 2026 client growth rose 33% as the fintech added distribution and integration partnerships with Fiserv AppMarket, Q2 Innovation Studio, Plaid and others.
Small businesses risk falling behind as AI spreads into blue-collar industries
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New U.S. Census Bureau data shows AI adoption is rising faster at larger firms than at businesses with fewer than 20 employees, raising concerns that small operational companies could lose ground as AI becomes standard business infrastructure.
Illinois small business confidence trails state GDP growth
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Illinois posted $1.2 trillion in GDP in 2025, but small business optimism still lagged the national average, underscoring a widening gap between the state’s headline growth and Main Street conditions.
DCCDC launches $2M BOSSTANK to back 40 DC small businesses
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The DC Community Development Consortium Institute launched its BOSSTANK pilot in Ward 8 to give 40 small businesses east of the Anacostia River embedded back-office support and direct connections to lenders.
HateLedger launches AI accounting platform for small businesses
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HateLedger has launched an AI-powered financial management platform aimed at small businesses, freelancers and independent professionals who want simpler bookkeeping and transaction tracking.
What buyers should look for in warehouse management software in 2026
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As warehouses get more automated and supply chains more complex, businesses are rethinking warehouse management software in 2026. The biggest priorities are ERP integration, real-time inventory visibility, automation readiness and cloud deployment…
Titlespace named a finalist again in women’s small business awards
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Sydney conveyancing firm Titlespace has been named a finalist in the 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards for the second year in a row. The nod highlights the company’s digital-first, fixed-fee model as it expands across five…
Andrew Herrera launches Brea City Council bid focused on small business growth
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Community advocate Andrew Herrera has entered the 2026 Brea City Council race with a campaign built around small businesses, economic development and fiscal restraint.
KXAN Connects expands media planning to unify ad campaigns
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KXAN Connects says it is broadening its integrated media planning capabilities as advertisers seek one partner to manage cross-channel campaigns.
Z Movers expands moving services across greater Los Angeles
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Z Movers is widening its full-service residential and commercial moving coverage across the greater Los Angeles area as demand grows for local relocation support.
Wired2Lead launches AI executive team for small businesses
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AI.Wired2Lead has launched an AI Executive Team platform meant to give small businesses executive-level guidance without hiring a full leadership staff.
Expert AI Prompts launches free Voice-DNA system as Australia’s Founder Tax hits $92B
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Expert AI Prompts has launched a free Voice-DNA System for small business owners, solopreneurs and consultants in Australia and New Zealand.
Voksha says 7 in 10 small business calls are repetitive and automatable
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Voksha says analysis of more than 1 million inbound calls shows routine questions are eating up time for small business owners and leaving revenue on the table when calls go unanswered.
Priority Signs & Graphics named 2026 Southlake Small Business of the Year
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Priority Signs & Graphics received the 2026 Southlake Small Business of the Year award from the City of Southlake, honoring its customer service, business leadership and community involvement.
Jackson Heights Day returns Sunday with five blocks of culture, wellness and small business
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Jackson Heights Day returns Sunday, Aug. 9, in Queens with a free five-block festival on 34th Avenue.
WiBiz defines a business operating layer for small businesses
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WiBiz published an analysis on Aug. 6 describing a business operating layer, a framework the company says can connect scheduling, messaging, payments and follow-up across small-business workflows.
Saku Hiewa and MGBSP Services warn entrepreneurs about a business education gap
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Brandon Ford of Saku Hiewa and Martyn Kingsley of MGBSP Services say more entrepreneurs are entering business with strong skills but weak operating knowledge.
Mockingbiird reopens in Akron with cyber risk and digital operations services
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Mockingbiird has reopened its Akron practice and expanded beyond marketing to add digital operations and cyber risk management for small businesses, nonprofits, political organizations and startups.
North Ledger releases 2026 Canadian small business bookkeeping stats report
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North Ledger Bookkeeping has published a free 2026 report that compiles 24 sourced data points on GST/HST compliance, payroll obligations, cash flow, and cross-border tax issues for Canadian small businesses.
Ujjwal Singh Negi targets SMB visibility across search and AI platforms
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Freelance SEO specialist Ujjwal Singh Negi in Delhi is offering budget-friendly SEO services for small and medium businesses as search shifts toward AI overviews, chatbots and direct answers.
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