Category: Small Business

Benefits of Saunas after Workouts

Saunas are wonderful for many reasons but in this post I want to focus on sauna benefits for those of you working out.

Before I jump into the benefits of saunas after workouts, I want all of you to understand that more is not always better. Be careful when doing saunas after workouts. Limit sauna time to no longer than 20 minutes to avoid over-exerting your body. If you have never used a sauna before or are new to saunas, start with shorter periods of time. Listen to your body, it will tell you if you’re spending too long in

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Building tiny keycaps into a small business

Mechanical keyboard lovers have created a small boom in small businesses. People are making a living designing and building PCBs, switches, caps, and whole keyboards. They’re partnering with small factories to bring their creations to life. But some artisans are building the products themselves — no factory involved. The artist who goes by the name Tinymakesthings is one of those creators.

She’s a keycap artist, crafting individual keycaps that are truly tiny works of art. She uses a few mediums to build her keycaps but relies primarily on clay and resin. She broadcasts her work on Twitch and sells her

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Only a fraction of CEBA loans have been repaid as businesses call for deadline extensions

Small businesses are asking for a deadline extension on the federal government’s pandemic loan program — and only a fraction of them have repaid the money they owe.

The Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) was introduced at the height of the pandemic to help out small businesses forced to close or limit their operations due to public health measures. The program offered interest-free loans backed by the federal government.

Nearly 900,000 businesses were approved for the program, which distributed just under $50 billion in loans.

But the most recent data from Export Development Canada (EDC), the Crown corporation responsible for

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Should I invest in a small business? Here are the numbers.

QUESTIONS: A friend asked me to buy 20% of his small business for $100,000. I’m sure that 20% of the company is worth that much today. Still, I’m worried. Are there things I should think about when it comes to making an investment like this one?

ANSWER: You are right to be concerned. Making a minority investment in a privately held company is risky, but we’ve done it successfully. We’ll share what we’ve learned about how to mitigate the risk. You’ve said that based on the company’s current value, it’s a sound financial investment. That’s a good first step.

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WTO | 2023 News items

The initiative is looking for proposals that help smallholder farmers access international markets and supply chains. Proposals can be submitted by small businesses, industry associations, chambers of commerce, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The competition seeks to raise awareness among businesses and policymakers of the difficulties smallholder farmers encounter when it comes to international trade, highlight best practices, and support smallholder farmers’ participation in international trade with a view towards business innovation and resilience.

The deadline for submitting proposals is 5 May 2023.

Launched in 2021, the annual competition provides an opportunity for businesses, industry associations, chambers of commerce and NGOs

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3 Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI to Drive Growth


For businesses looking to optimize their operations and enhance customer experience (CX), artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as game-changing technology: systems that can perform complex tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as speech recognition, decision-making, and content creation.

With its capability to automate processes and personalize experiences, AI, including platforms such as ChatGPT, has become an invaluable asset for businesses of all sizes. For small businesses, AI offers three strategic advantages to enhance customer service, strengthen marketing and sales, and drive growth.

CustomerExperience

As businesses strive to enhance CX, AI is emerging as a powerful tool for customer service. Chatbots

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Small Business – Cordele Dispatch

BOSTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Simply Business, LLC.a Boston-based digital insurance company focused on small businesses, today announced it will offer several of its commercial insurance solutions through AmSuissean insurance wholesaler with an extensive portfolio of products and specialty programs designed for independent agents.

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“As we continue to expand our reach with independent agents, it’s important to partner with trusted industry experts who share our vision of simplicity, choice and value,” said Simply Business Group CEO David Summers. “This partnership with AmSuisse allows us to further our mission of providing small business owners with

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5 Strategies for Small Businesses to Become Stronger Than Ever

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

As 2023 races ahead, many small business owners are looking for solutions to help keep their businesses afloat and compete in an ever-changing business landscape. The challenge can be complex but not impossible. With the right strategies, small business owners can successfully navigate these uncertain times and grow stronger.

Small businesses are a vital part of our economy, but staying ahead of the competition can be difficult for even the most experienced entrepreneurs.

Related: 4 Trends All Small Business Owners Should Be Aware of in 2023

1. Know your business better than

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