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Hemp drink founder shifts strategy as federal restrictions near
Rules in emerging industries can change as fast as demand grows. Federal hemp restrictions set to take effect December 11 show how quickly that can happen. The new limit would remove legal hemp status from finished products with more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per…
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Snack startup TofuGo fills the gap in the savory protein market
The protein snack market keeps growing, but most aisles look the same. Bars, shakes and jerky fill the shelves, and many of them taste sweet. For small business owners in food and other crowded categories, standing out takes more than a good product. Founders need an open lane,…
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Fed votes to hold interest rates steady, despite inflation concerns
The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to hold interest rates at a range of 3.75% to 4.00%. The rate has stayed at that level since the central bank approved a quarter-point increase in September. The Federal Open Market Committee’s decision was widely expected, as markets had…
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Why 35% of workers are delaying retirement, what it means for small employers
According to a recent MyPerfectResume survey, 35% of U.S. workers are already delaying their planned retirement age, and the traditional concept of exiting at 65 is fading fast. During the latest Business Trends Today episode, we sat down with Perry Lunsford, CEO of The Healthy…
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Amazon Business launches tool to track savings, efficiency, and compliance
Small business owners often judge purchasing by how much they saved. That number misses the staff time spent on ordering and the buying that happens outside company policy. On October 27, Amazon announced that Amazon Business has launched Value Intelligence, a new tool that…
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How to build better recordkeeping habits as your business grows
As your business grows, managing receipts, invoices, payroll and tax documents becomes more demanding. Strong recordkeeping habits help you stay organized, meet reporting requirements and prepare for future growth. Small business recordkeeping documents to track Effective small…
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Building leadership that lasts without micromanaging
Business leadership is often judged on titles and results, but the values behind decisions shape how teams respond. Trust breaks down when what leaders say and what they do stop matching, especially under stress. Leaders can rebuild it by examining the values they inherited,…
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U.S. economy adds 29,000 jobs as unemployment rate rises to 4.2%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, well below economists’ forecast of 90,000. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% as more people entered or re-entered the labor force. BLS also lowered August job growth to 133,000 from…
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Free help for women-owned businesses ready to grow
Women are launching businesses at a record pace, accounting for nearly half of all new businesses started in 2024. But many owners hit a wall once the business becomes a job. Owners must decide when to hire, how to fund growth, and how to step back from daily work. Female…
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How corporate bartering boosts margins without cash outlay
Welcome back to another episode of Strategic Edge with Business Strategist Jay Abraham. In today’s discussion, Abraham explains how corporate bartering can boost margins and drive growth. Rather than viewing barter as informal favor-swapping, Abraham details how executives can…