• Tue, June 17, 2025

by: GlobalData

UK Finance reports rise in SME lending by high street banks

This marks the sixth consecutive quarterly rise and the highest amount since the second quarter of 2022, driven largely by SMEs.

by: WFTV

Orlando businesses anticipate business boost from FIFA crowds

Bartenders and restaurant employees say this is a big win for the city.

by: fox13now

"Shade nine" is a full service hair salon and blow dry bar with a new side business, Hairday

Shade nine is located in the heart of American Fork, and is a full service hair salon, blow dry bar and a new business called Hairday.

by: Investopedia

Will AI Solve the Advisor Shortage or Put RIAs Out of Business?

In this week's episode of The Deep Dive, Jay Hummel speaks with Dr. Vinay Nair about AI and how it will affect the wealth advisory industry.

by: MLive

Multiple break-ins to downtown Ypsilanti businesses under investigation

A man broke into three Ypsilanti businesses Thursday, May 22, according to the Ypsilanti Police Department.

by: TechCrunch

Sylndr, with a fresh $15.7M, allows users to buy, sell, finance, and service used cars in Egypt | TechCrunch

Cairo-based Sylndr has raised $15.7 million as it expands beyond online used car sales into auto financing, servicing, and tools for dealers. Development

by: Forbes

The Counterintuitive AI Strategy That Small Businesses Need

Focus first on what won't change in your business over the next decade, then apply AI to only those elements.

by: Fortune

Europe's secret 'big bazooka' could be a key retaliatory tool against Trump's new tariffs

The Anti-Coercion Instrument is a secret weapon the EU has never used before.

by: GlobalData

Asset finance new business fell by 7% in April 2025

New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) fell in April 2025 by 7% compared with the same month in 2024.
  • Wed, June 18, 2025

by: WAVY

Businesses encouraged to join Chesapeake's camera sharing program

The video above is from a Feb. 2023 WAVY Special Report. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) - The Chesapeake Police Department is asking businesses to join the city's camera sharing program. By doing so, the businesses would register their exterior security cameras through the Flock Safety system, which has cameras of its own placed across area cities. [ ]

by: WMUR

City officials, business leaders break ground on site of new community center in Manchester

Construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center in Manchester is moving forward.

by: KTBS

Chase Debuts New Sapphire Reserve for Business Card

Luxury business travel card enthusiasts: Chase has entered the chat. The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business officially launches June 23. Some details remain under wraps, including the initial sign-up bonus.

by: Impacts

Balancing Debt and Savings: Strategies Supported by Modern Finance Apps

Managing money today goes beyond tracking spending or checking balances. With inflation, rising costs, and growing household debt, balancing saving and repayment is harder than ever. Fortunately, modern finance tools offer new ways to stay in control even during emergencies.

by: MassLive

People in Business: June 9, 2025

People in Business

by: Reuters

China's Xiaomi founder expects EV business to turn profitable in H2

China's Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun said on Tuesday that he expected the company's auto business to turn profitable in the second half of the year, according to a company spokesperson. Xiaomi's loss from its smart electric vehicles, AI and other new projects amounted to 0.5 billion yuan ($69.5 million) in the quarter ended March 31, with its EV revenue reaching 18.1 billion over the same period. Xiaomi will start selling its second EV model YU7 in July.

by: WKRG

Navarre man arrested after note found in business bathroom asking for help: SRCSO

SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) A Navarre man was arrested on May 28 after a note found in a business' bathroom said a woman was being held against her will, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. The SRCSO news release said they were called after someone had found a note in the [ ]

by: BBC

Shrewsbury: Disposable vape ban 'will bring in more business'

One vaping shop says the ban could increase the number of customers coming through its doors.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Business Report: PPP forgiveness, e-commerce setting records | Season 2020

Business Correspondent Rhonda Schaffler brings you today's New Jersey business news.

by: ThePrint

Jana Small Finance Bank Applies to RBI for Universal Banking License

NewsVoir Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 11: Jana Small Finance Bank (Jana SFB), one of India's leading small finance banks, is pleased to announce that it has formally submitted an application to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking approval to transition into a Universal Bank. Show Full Article This strategic move marks a significant milestone [ ]

by: MSNBC

Maddow Blog | On multiple fronts, Trump gives American businesses new reasons to reject his agenda

Those who thought Donald Trump and his White House team would offer a pro-business agenda are now learning how wrong they were.

by: Newsweek

ICE raids venue of Trump's former business rival

The business is owned by Boyd Gaming, which was once considered a competitor to Donald Trump during his time as a casino operator.

by: Forbes

Key Policy Steps Could Ease Social Security's Finances

Social Security faces manageable financial challenges that could become easier if policymakers took meaningful steps in the right direction.

by: WDRB

NIA Center supporters pitch new deal to save west end business hub

The West End Opportunity Partnership will consider spending $2.1 million at a special meeting Wednesday evening to help buy and tear down the building for an affordable housing development led

by: WTVM

Columbus council OKs legal fee payment for city worker cleared in finance probe

The city will pay legal fees for HR Director Reather Hollowell, following a finance probe that ended without charges.

by: WYFF

Upstate restaurant is closing its doors after over 60 years of business

A Spartanburg County, South Carolina, restaurant is closing its doors after over 60 years of business.

by: KHQ

Spokane businesses urge City Council to address homelessness

SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane business groups are urging the city council to create reforms that would make it easier to address the presence of homeless people near their storefronts.

by: Forbes

5 Things To Consider Before Selling Your Business

Can you sell a small or solo business? Yes. Learn 5 things to consider when selling your business, even if it's tiny, personal, or built around you.

by: CNN

No hire, no fire: The worst job market for grads in years | CNN Business

The Class of 2025 faces a daunting assignment: getting hired in today's no-hire, no-fire jobs market.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Business Report: More federal funds for rent relief | Season 2022

The state has received an additional $42.7 million in federal funds for rent relief.

by: ThePrint

16th Finance Commission team arrive in Ranchi on four-day visit to Jharkhand

Ranchi, May 28 (PTI) A high-level team from the 16th Finance Commission arrived here on Wednesday on a four-day visit, an official said. While most members of the 14-member delegation have reached, the remaining ones are expected to arrive by Thursday morning. The team will hold discussions with the Jharkhand government, including Chief Minister, [ ]

by: BBC

Jersey business to hold concert for sepsis amputee

The business hopes to add to the 400,000 that has already been collected.

by: Impacts

The Benefits of Investing in IT for Businesses

by: BBC

Poundland founder would have bought business back

Steve Smith says he made an attempt to buy his old firm, but was too late.

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Business Report: Stimulus talks, tax fight, Google lawsuit | Season 2020

Business Correspondent Rhonda Schaffler brings you today's New Jersey business news.

by: CNN

How to make the most of the Fed's latest interest rate decision | CNN Business

Still no movement.

by: Forbes

Reimagining Global Business Services: Harnessing AI Agents

The next productivity wave is building momentum, so make sure your people are riding it, not watching from shore.

by: CNN

Want greater financial peace of mind amid the current uncertainty and chaos? Consider doing these 4 things | CNN Business

It's not even April, yet 2025 already has been a lot. Like, a lot.

by: Forbes

Digital Assistants In CX: An Improvement For Businesses And Consumers

The way customers interact with businesses is set to undergo a seismic shift in the second half of the decade.

by: CNN

Trump's sons say his new phone will be built in the US. Experts say it looks a lot like a phone from China | CNN Business

Experts are skeptical that a smartphone can be built in the US based on the specifications, price and timeline laid out by Donald Trump, Jr., and Eric Trump when they announced the phone.

by: Forbes

Three Potential Steps For Registering Your Business

Registering your business is a fairly straightforward and low-cost process and includes the following areas.

by: CNN

Small biz owner: Don't need Trump to 'micromanage' company | CNN Business

Jared Fisher joins The Lead

by: Forbes

Why Business-First Engineering Wins

Great engineering leaders don't just build things right they ensure we build the right things.

by: Forbes

7 Effective Personal Finance Best Practices You Need To Start Today

Mastering personal finance is an essential life skill. This article discusses 7 crucial tips that can help your achieve financial success.

by: CNN

These Americans are done with Trump. So they're leaving America | CNN Business

The Celluras had only 48 hours to decide if they should uproot their lives in Asheville, North Carolina to move to Morocco with their two youngest children.

by: CNN

Trump's tariff fallout? It's worse than we previously thought, says OECD | CNN Business

President Donald Trump's trade war will wreak greater economic damage than previously expected, both in the United States and everywhere else, according to new forecasts by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

by: CNN

If the Fed lowers interest rates this year, it'll likely be because of bad news. Here's why | CNN Business

Rising unemployment will likely be what pulls the trigger for the Federal Reserve to finally begin lowering interest rates again, economists say.

by: CNN

What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2025 | CNN Business

Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, became the newest US federal holiday in 2021. On Thursday, many communities on Thursday will be holding celebrations and parades - its storied history has held significance for many Black Americans for a long time.

by: CNN

AI warnings are the hip new way for CEOs to keep their workers afraid of losing their jobs | CNN Business

Every few weeks, the Earth cries out for an AI scare on a frequency heard only by tech CEOs. And lo, like a rain cloud over a parched valley, here comes Amazon boss Andy Jassy to shower us with fresh fear and dread.

The Counterintuitive AI Strategy That Small Businesses Need

Focus first on what won't change in your business over the next decade, then apply AI to only those elements.
The article from Forbes Tech Council, published on June 17, 2025, discusses a counterintuitive AI strategy that small businesses should adopt to stay competitive. Rather than trying to build their own AI systems from scratch, which can be costly and complex, small businesses are encouraged to focus on integrating existing AI tools and platforms into their operations. By leveraging readily available AI technologies, such as customer service chatbots, data analytics tools, and automated marketing solutions, small businesses can enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and gain valuable insights without the need for extensive in-house development. The article emphasizes that this approach allows small businesses to quickly adapt to market changes and scale their operations effectively, ultimately leading to a stronger competitive position in their respective industries.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/06/17/the-counterintuitive-ai-strategy-that-small-businesses-need/

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