Small Business

IRS may have paid $57 million in error for Trump tax break, report finds
Federal officials may have granted a 20% QBI — or "pass through" — tax deduction in error to nearly 13,000 business owners, according to an IRS…
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These entrepreneurs want a second PPP loan. What you should know if you’re applying for more money
These entrepreneurs want a second PPP loan. Here's what you should know if you're applying for more money. …
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Main Street welcomes aid in Biden’s stimulus as PPP funding sees demand from micro businesses
Biden's American Rescue Plan includes $15 billion in small business grants and $35 billion for small business financing programs. …
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Autonomous driving startup Uisee attracts Chinese state investor in $150M round
There is no lack of state funding for China’s smart driving startups nowadays as the country advances its goal to become a global leader in artificial…
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Wingcopter raises $22 million to expand to the U.S. and launch a next-generation drone
German drone technology startup Wingcopter has raised a $22 million Series A – its first significant venture capital raise after mostly bootstrapping. The company, which focuses…
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Clubhouse announces plans for creator payments and raises new funding led by Andreessen Horowitz
Buzzy live voice chat app Clubhouse has confirmed that it has raised new funding – without revealing how much – in a Series B round led…
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The ABC’s of Google Ads Mistakes, Part 2: Broad Keywords
These fundamentals are essential to get right, whether you are a novice or a seasoned expert. The ABC’s of Google Ads mistakes, part 2. …
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End-to-end operators are the next generation of consumer business
These businesses are fundamentally reimagining their product experience by owning the entire value chain from end to end, thereby creating a step-functionally better experience for consumers. …
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Why Clubhouse Is a Gold Mine for Marketers and Entrepreneurs Right Now
Imagine a room full of millionaires, and you get to ask them anything. That is Clubhouse. …
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AMLO, Mexican President, Has Coronavirus
Andrés Manuel López Obrador has scoffed at precautions to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Now he has it. …
read morePortugal’s President Wins Re-election, but Far Right Gains
Portugal once stood out in Europe for having no real far-right presence in politics. Those days appear over. …
read moreFive Takeaways From the Developing Space War Between China and the U.S.
The Biden administration is inheriting the menace of Chinese antisatellite arms as well as an innovative way of trying to defuse the escalating threat. …
read moreCapitol Riot Puts Spotlight on ‘Apocalyptically Minded’ Global Far Right
Leaderless but united by racist ideology that has been supercharged by social media, extremists have built a web of real and online connections that worry officials….
read moreChina Sends Warplanes to Taiwan Strait in a Show of Force to Biden
The exercises, which included 13 warplanes on Saturday and 15 on Sunday, were the biggest so far this year and the first under the new U.S….
read moreChinese Miners Pulled to Surface 2 Weeks After Underground Explosion
At least 11 miners who were trapped 2,000 feet below ground in the blast have been rescued. Others are still missing. …
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The ABC’s of Google Ads Mistakes, Part 2: Broad Keywords
These fundamentals are essential to get right, whether you are a novice or a seasoned expert. The ABC’s of Google Ads mistakes, part 2. …
read moreCoinbase Now Has Over $90B in Assets on Platform
Coinbase published fresh numbers Friday on how much capital has flowed onto the exchange in recent months. …
read moreBitcoin Exchange LVL Launches Mastercard Debit Card
The card can be used to spend crypto and fiat around the world. …
read moreDigital Asset Manager Komainu to Provide Custody of Crypto Seized by UK Police
Komainu will be responsible for providing police across the U.K. with a more “robust” means to store cryptocurrencies. …
read moreSignature Bank Crosses $10B in Deposits From Crypto Customers
Signature’s $10 billion in deposits from crypto businesses is now double that of rival Silvergate. …
read moreSignature Bank Adds $2.5B in Non-Interest Bearing Deposits in Q4
These deposits are seen as a proxy for growth among crypto-industry clients. …
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IRS may have paid $57 million in error for Trump tax break, report finds
Federal officials may have granted a 20% QBI — or "pass through" — tax deduction in error to nearly 13,000 business owners, according to an IRS…
read moreThese entrepreneurs want a second PPP loan. What you should know if you’re applying for more money
These entrepreneurs want a second PPP loan. Here's what you should know if you're applying for more money. …
read moreMain Street welcomes aid in Biden’s stimulus as PPP funding sees demand from micro businesses
Biden's American Rescue Plan includes $15 billion in small business grants and $35 billion for small business financing programs. …
read moreSmall businesses can get a second PPP but not this popular Covid-era loan
Small businesses can't draw a second Economic Injury Disaster Loan. The $900 billion Covid relief law lets some in less wealthy areas get a second EIDL…
read moreDo you file your taxes by yourself? Here’s why you might want extra help preparing them this year
Tax season is swiftly approaching, and after the roller coaster of 2020, this might be the year to get extra help from a preparer in filing…
read moreTomorrow could be the last chance for these taxpayers to avoid a big tax penalty
Tax-return filers such as small-business owners and side-gig hustlers who pay estimated taxes every quarter owe their final payment of 2020 on Jan. 15. …
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Autonomous driving startup Uisee attracts Chinese state investor in $150M round
There is no lack of state funding for China’s smart driving startups nowadays as the country advances its goal to become a global leader in artificial…
read moreWingcopter raises $22 million to expand to the U.S. and launch a next-generation drone
German drone technology startup Wingcopter has raised a $22 million Series A – its first significant venture capital raise after mostly bootstrapping. The company, which focuses…
read moreClubhouse announces plans for creator payments and raises new funding led by Andreessen Horowitz
Buzzy live voice chat app Clubhouse has confirmed that it has raised new funding – without revealing how much – in a Series B round led…
read moreSpaceX sets new record for most satellites on a single launch with latest Falcon 9 mission
SpaceX has set a new all-time record for the most satellites launched and deployed on a single mission, with its Transporter-1 flight on Sunday. The launch…
read moreHow emerging markets are approaching crypto
From Brazil to Nigeria, people turn to bitcoin because it’s the most advantageous way for them to conduct international transactions. …
read moreWatch SpaceX’s first dedicated rideshare rocket launch live, carrying a record-breaking payload of satellites
SpaceX is set to launch the very first of its dedicated rideshare missions – an offering it introduced in 2019 that allows small satellite operators to…
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Crypto Long & Short: No, Bitcoin Was Not a Response to the Financial Crisis
In spite of the timing, bitcoin wasn’t created as a result of the 2008 crisis – and this misunderstanding matters. …
read moreFamed Investor Bill Miller Explains Buying MicroStrategy Debt: It’s the Bitcoin
“Not owning any Bitcoin has been a massive mistake, and we expect that will continue to be true,” the famed value investor wrote to clients. …
read moreA Reading of Satoshi’s Bitcoin White Paper
The document that started it all, in audio form. …
read moreChainlink’s LINK Cryptocurrency Hits New Record Price High
The cryptocurrency is now up 105% since Jan. 1, 2021. …
read moreEarly CryptoPunk Digital Collectible Sells for $762K in Ether
Flamingo, a DAO for NFT investments, bought the ultra-rare “Alien” in a Saturday auction. …
read moreValkyrie Digital Assets Files for Bitcoin ETF
The Valkyrie Bitcoin Trust would be listed on the NYSE and Coinbase Custody Trust Co. would serve as custodian. …
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Here are 3 energy stocks that top analysts say are smart plays in a Biden administration
Under President Joe Biden, Wall Street's best analysts anticipate sweeping climate policy reversals that bring three energy names to the forefront. …
read moreWall Street analysts with solid track records like Netflix, these other stocks into February
TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Bank of America and Netflix …
read moreOverall bitcoin-related crime fell last year, but one type of crypto hack is booming
Crypto-related crime fell last year to a small fraction of overall trading volume. But some crimes boomed as criminals exploited people working from home. …
read moreHere are Bank of America’s top stock picks for 2021
The Wall Street firm put together a list of year-ahead picks sorted by sectors and industry groups. …
read moreWall Street analysts say these are some of the top recovery plays this year
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on …
read moreValue-creating activist gets involved with a pure play in the growing animal health market
Elanco is one of a few large, independent animal health companies and this type of company is very hard to build from scratch. …
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The ABC’s of Google Ads Mistakes, Part 2: Broad Keywords
These fundamentals are essential to get right, whether you are a novice or a seasoned expert. The ABC’s of Google Ads mistakes, part 2. …
read moreEnd-to-end operators are the next generation of consumer business
These businesses are fundamentally reimagining their product experience by owning the entire value chain from end to end, thereby creating a step-functionally better experience for consumers. …
read moreWhy Clubhouse Is a Gold Mine for Marketers and Entrepreneurs Right Now
Imagine a room full of millionaires, and you get to ask them anything. That is Clubhouse. …
read moreImprove Your Sales This Year by Following These 3 Guidelines
Forget about the sales resolutions you made this year. Instead, set sales guidelines that will actually improve your sales results.
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E-commerce infrastructure startup Nacelle closes $18M Series A
Consumer online shopping habits have led to a windfall of revenues for these web storefronts, but COVID-era trends have also breathed new life into the market…
read more5 Ways To Have Better Sales Conversations
Learn time-tested strategies for improving sales conversations with prospects to improve trust and close more deals.
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Travel
49 Super Comforting Noodle Recipes From All Around The World
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read more19 “I Can’t Unsee That” Photos That Are Hilariously On Point
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read more23 Tips From People Who Live And Travel Full-Time In Their Vans
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read moreHow Many Spanish-Speaking Countries Can You Name In One Minute?
Tbh, I’ll be impressed if you can name more than 10.View Entire Post › …
read moreWe Know Where You Should Go On Your Next Vacay Based On The Camper Van You Design
Let’s travel! (When it’s absolutely safe!)View Entire Post › …
read moreThis TikTok Flight Attendant Revealed What You Should Never Drink On A Plane, And It’s So Nasty
“It’s absolutely disgusting.”View Entire Post › …
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The Covid facemasks that support people living in conflict zones
As well as helping to stop the spread of coronavirus, ‘peace masks’ support craftspeople living in places affected by war
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Flour power: the social enterprise that teaches disadvantaged women to bake
London’s Luminary Bakery helps women who have fallen on hard times rise up and reach their potential
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The UK will soon have a dedicated register of tradeswomen
The national database will ensure that householders who feel safer with tradeswomen are able to find them
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On the right track: the UK railway that runs on solar power
A stretch of railway in Sussex will be the first to be powered directly by solar, paving the way for even lower carbon train travel
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Five ways businesses are giving back this Christmas
Companies across the UK are finding creative ways to support charities this Christmas, as demand skyrockets due to the pandemic
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Five ways to shop for gifts more ethically this Christmas
Consider swerving the big names this Christmas to support local businesses and brands that are making a difference
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