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Leadership Qualities the Most Successful Small Business Owners Share

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Small business owners are the backbone of the global economy, driving innovation, creating jobs and contributing to the overall growth of communities. In fact, more than 90% of the business population in the United States represents small and medium-sized businesses.

While every entrepreneur has a unique journey, there are certain qualities that the most successful small business owners share. These qualities play a crucial role in their ability to overcome challenges, adapt to market changes and, ultimately, thrive in their ventures. Let’s explore a few key qualities that differentiate the most successful

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Just Talk to Me – PHE America

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People with physical disabilities hold limited positions as scholars, teachers, or leaders in physical education, recreation, and sports. Perhaps the reason is that the field is flooded with able-bodied people who think they know best. But do they? Michael Oliver, imminent writer, and scholar argued that people with physical disabilities should be the only ones in the field of disability studies because they have a bodily experience with disabilities. The following five-part article series shares the perspective of a scholar in the field of sports disability who has his own physical limitations. In each article, he

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Small Business Owners Concerned About Employee Retention, Product Shortages, and Inflation, TD Bank Survey Shows

Cherry Hill, NJ – June 20, 2023 – Inflation was identified as one of the top business concerns impacting small businesses, according to the results of the 2023 Small Business Survey, released today by TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®. The survey collected insights from over 500 small business owners (SBOs), with between $250,000 and $5 million in annual revenue, on the challenges, priorities, and trends heading into the second half of 2023.

In addition to 62% of business owners naming inflation as one of their primary business concerns, other top areas of concern were:

  • Employee
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Businesses are harnessing the potential of emerging AI technologies with help from Sage

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Sage is embedding AI into several of its product and service offerings, specifically its accounting software.Supplied

As Canadian businesses rebound from the past few years of stress and uncertainty, a new report by Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), reveals SMBs across the country are experiencing a one-two punch of rising costs and a scarcity of talent. But they’re not without a way to combat these challenges.

Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are helping them win the battle. “AI is a great

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Chick Boss Cake owner urges small businesses to speak out about London vandalism – London

After a recent break-in, a London, Ont., business owner is speaking out about the rising incidents of vandalism and encouraging other businesses to do so as well.

Rebecca Hamilton, the owner of Chick Boss Cake on Wellington Street just south of Horton, says that the Friday night break-in was just the latest of at least five, along with multiple incidents of vandalism towards their branded vehicles.

The incident was captured on a surveillance camera, newly installed after the previous break-in.

London police have confirmed to 980 CFPL that an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Chick Boss Cakes has three

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PEMF Mat – Maria Mind Body Health

Aloha, wellness seekers! Today, we embark on an informative journey into the realm of PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy, an innovative approach that utilizes electromagnetic fields to promote healing and enhance overall well-being. Join me as we delve into the scientific foundations of PEMF therapy, explore its diverse benefits, and discover how this remarkable modality can empower us on our path to optimal health and vitality. Get ready to unlock the secrets of this transformative therapy!

The Science Behind PEMF Therapy

At its core, PEMF therapy harnesses the power of electromagnetic fields to interact with the body’s own bioelectrical systems

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Small Business Wildfire Relief Program Expanding

The Province is offering assistance to more small businesses impacted by recent wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County.

The Small Business Wildfire Relief Program is now available to businesses outside the mandatory evacuation zones that were closed for at least five days because of the fires.

“We’ve heard from businesses that were outside of the wildfire evacuation zones, but were faced with unexpected closures,” said Premier Tim Houston. “We know that an unexpected closure can have a significant impact on small businesses. Expanding the program will help alleviate some of that financial stress for even more small businesses.”

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250K Canadian small businesses risk closure as CEBA deadline looms

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is sounding the alarm as the deadline for repaying Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans gets closer.

CEBA was a financial assistance program introduced during the pandemic to help small businesses stay afloat with loans of up to $60,000. The deadline for paying off this loan is December 31, 2023.

“For eligible CEBA borrowers in good standing, repaying the balance of the loan on or before December 31, 2023, will result in loan forgiveness of up to 33% (up to $20,000),” reads the CEBA website.

The CFIB says that this deadline must be

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