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Larger location helps Norfolk business plan for jobs, organize inventory | business

Jacob Scott didn’t plan to move Stanley Petroleum Maintenance.

When Scott and his wife, Courtney, purchased the 47-year-old business from Scott’s uncle, Bob Stanley, last April, the couple initially was content running it from its longtime location at 908 W. Monroe Ave. But the possibilities that came into view when Courtney, a Norfolk native, saw the space for sale at 1408 S. Pine Industrial Road were too good to pass by.

“My wife saw this place. We got with a good Realtor and managed to work out a deal with the owners, who were selling it, and it kind of

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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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US New Home Sales Increase From Downwardly Revised Level In February

New home sales in the US increased from a significantly downwardly revised level in the month of February, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday.

The report said new home sales climbed by 1.1 percent to an annual rate of 640,000 in February after jumping by 1.8 percent to a downwardly revised rate of 633,000 in January.

Economists had expected new home sales to pull back to an annual rate of 645,000 from the 670,000 originally reported for the previous month.

The increase was partly due to strength in the West, where new home sales spiked

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Martin Lewis urges mobile phone users to send two texts to cut costs ahead of April price hikes

Finance expert Martin Lewis has issued advice to all mobile phone users to help save money on bills before price hikes in April.

The money-saving guru has warned that average phone costs are due to go up by as much as 17 per cent, and can hit even those who are in the middle of their contract.

Mr Lewis issued five steps to help cut costs during a special one-off program filmed in Liverpool, including two texts users should send sooner rather than later.

Martin Lewis has given his latest advice on phone savings (Martin Lewis Money Show)

Martin Lewis has given his latest advice on phone savings (Martin Lewis Money Show)

“First text

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Qatar’s ex-finance minister to face trial

March 19 (Reuters) – Qatar’s former finance minister Ali Sherif al-Emadi will face a criminal trial, the state news agency said Sunday, following his 2021 arrest over embezzlement allegations.

Emadi will face trial, with an unspecified number of others, over charges of bribery, abuse of position and power, damage to public funds and money laundering, Qatar News Agency said. It is unclear if they all face the same charge.

Emadi was arrested in May 2021, stripped of his ministerial duties and soon after was removed from the boards of the Qatar Investment Agency and Qatar National Bank. He had previously

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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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How Marketers Should Measure Social Media ROI

If you’re selling your service or product through social media and can’t figure out how everything you’re posting brings in revenue, that isn’t “dark social”—it’s just value you haven’t measured yet.

France-based social media management company Agorapulse has spent more than a decade helping companies organize their social inboxes, publish content, define trends and collect data. Lately, however, its clients have been looking for ways to prove that the work they’re doing on organic social media actually earns money for their companies.

During the pandemic, Fiona Abrams of fashion firm Delta Galil’s Brayola lingerie brand was receiving a lot of

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Council Strategic Plan – City of Mission

The City of Mission Strategic Plan guides the City’s budget and service delivery, and charts how we are working toward fulfilling our vision and mission.

OurVision: Mission is a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient community, where community members thrive and have a coveted quality of life.

Our Mission: The City of Mission provides sound leadership to its residents and local businesses to balance growth that provides needed amenities, local employment opportunities, utilizing a level of responsiveness that demonstrates exemplary service and efficiency that is the envy of the Fraser Valley.

The overall focus of the City of Mission Strategic

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