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Fun gifts that support small business via Amazon
We may receive commission from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Believe it or not, you can shop small business for unique gifts while still enjoying the convenience of Amazon delivery. Who knew? (Photos: Amazon) Sometimes you really want to support the little guy/gal, but the convenience of online retail giant Amazon is too tempting. We’re here to tell you, you can have the best of both worlds. Amazon now has campaigns promoting small businesses, woman-owned small businesses and emergent brands. There’s even a handmade items category. So you can bring your business to small brands and still enjoy efficient speedy delivery…
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Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. Commences Rights Offering
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE: SPE) (the “Fund”) announced today that it will issue to its common stockholders of record as of December 20, 2021 one transferable right for every five shares of common stock held (rounded up for fractional rights) entitling the holders of such rights to purchase an aggregate of 2,542,593 shares of a newly issued class of Convertible Preferred Stock. The rights will expire on January 21, 2022 unless extended and will entitle the holder to purchase one share of a Convertible Preferred Stock at a price of $25.00 per share for each right held. The Fund anticipates that the rights will be listed on…
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Companies Plan to Automate Invoice Delivery
Digitizing business-to-business (B2B) payment processes that have long been manual is no easy task, but this action is becoming more necessary for companies operating globally. Organizations continue migrating toward digital channels and are beginning to incorporate new technology to assist their accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes. Considering the cost of paper-based invoices in terms of both dollars and time, and the fact that they are one of the top sources of friction for businesses’ AP processes, it’s understandable that reducing the time and expenses that go into processing invoices is a top goal for companies. In fact, 53{3e92bdb61ecc35f2999ee2a63f1e687c788772421b16b0136989bbb6b4e89b73} of companies plan to automate their invoice delivery processes, according…
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12 Grand Opening Ideas – Small Business Trends
A lot of hard work goes into establishing a new small business. After months or more of securing a location, applying for licenses and creating the perfect logo, you’re finally ready to open… and you want to do it with a bang. How can you ensure a successful and memorable opening day? You can start with a great grand opening idea. If you want to hold a spectacular grand opening for your small business, you can’t leave the big day to chance. By carefully planning your grand opening and selecting one or more exciting grand opening events to attract a crowd, you can ensure your new business starts strong. Why…
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Rochester mother loses her home and business to fire
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester mother is thankful she and her two young children escaped unharmed from a serious fire late Wednesday night. However, she not only lost her home, but her livelihood as well. What You Need To Know A Rochester mother lost her home and business to a fire The Bougie Cookie Boutique caught fire late Wednesday night The owner lives above shop, and escaped with her two young children unharmed “It was overwhelming,” said Channelle Kimber. “It happened so fast.” Kimber is trying to wrap her head around the fact that she lost both her home and her business on Culver Road. “So I originally noticed the…
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NYC to provide $100M in grants to small business owners affected by the pandemic in low to moderate income communities
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — New York City is providing a $100 million grant for small business owners. Mayor Bill de Blasio made the big announcement during a private luncheon on Wednesday. It’s an initiative for low and moderate-income communities that the city has been working on for months. Small Business Services Commissioner Jonnell Doris said the grant is projected to serve 10,000 small businesses and builds on more than $500 million in assistance already provided to businesses during the pandemic. “These businesses are really the backbone of our economy, and not just our economy but the culture of our city, the fabric of our city. These businesses drive who…
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