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Ghostd launches guide on how small businesses can show up in AI search
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Ghostd on October 9 released a free guide aimed at helping local businesses get recommended by AI search tools as Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode change how customers discover services.
Small Business Expo adds first fall New York City show at Javits
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Small Business Expo is expanding to two New York City shows in one year for the first time, adding an Oct. 15 event at the Javits Convention Center after strong turnout for its spring expo.
SBA proposal could let much larger companies qualify as small businesses
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A Trump administration Small Business Administration proposal would expand federal small-business eligibility by raising size standards across hundreds of industries.
Peloton Technologies, Driven Financial team up on small business financing
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Peloton Technologies has partnered with Driven Financial to give Canadian small businesses preferred access to working capital financing alongside Peloton’s Bill Pay by Card tool.
Antariksh Business Solution expands 360° digital marketing push for small businesses
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Antariksh Business Solution, a Noida-based agency, is offering 360° digital marketing services to help small businesses build stronger online visibility and convert searches into customers.
BizResCo launches AI marketplace for small-business tools and services
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BizResCo is positioning itself as an AI-powered marketplace that helps entrepreneurs and small-business owners identify needs, find relevant tools and connect with providers in one place.
Wave adds Boundless AI capital marketplace for Canadian small businesses
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Wave has partnered with Boundless AI to let Canadian customers explore and apply for non-dilutive capital inside the Wave platform.
The One STP launches Cyrus Cybersmith for small business cybersecurity
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The One STP launched Cyrus Cybersmith on Oct. 4, 2026, with 90 days of free access and limited vCISO support for qualifying small businesses.
People’s Chamber of Commerce adds Morris Media Studios benefit for entrepreneurs
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The People’s Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Morris Media Studios to give members discounted access to professional podcasting, video and livestream production in Los Angeles.
C i Marketing launches Debut for New Zealand small businesses
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Christchurch agency C i Marketing has launched Debut, a managed website service aimed at small New Zealand businesses struggling to be found online as closures hit a 16-year high.
Dr. Sindhu reviews Matt Fok’s Community Capital Revolution ahead of Oct. 19 launch
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Dr. Sindhu, chairman and founder of EST Global Inc., issued a review of Matt Fok’s forthcoming book, framing it as a guide to building organizational strength through trust, knowledge, relationships and AI. The book launches Oct. 19 and positions…
Donnell Systems wins SBA Women-Owned Small Business certification
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Donnell Systems, the South Bend, Indiana-based developer of the OCIE information management platform, has earned Women-Owned Small Business certification from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
ImpactFactory.ai adds premium TV ad buying for small businesses
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ImpactFactory.ai has launched Version 1.7 with connected TV media placement, letting small businesses create, target and measure television campaigns across premium streaming inventory reaching 90% of U.S. households.
Mission Driven Finance and Known expand partnership for fund infrastructure
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Mission Driven Finance and Known Holdings are formalizing a partnership to help fund managers and businesses scale by improving the infrastructure around capital formation and deployment.
USHBC praises Verizon’s small business and AI investments
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The United States Hispanic Business Council says Verizon’s new supplier and workforce programs could help small businesses win more work and prepare workers for an AI-driven economy.
WiBiz outlines fingerprint-based automation model for small business operations
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WiBiz has published an analysis on a business automation approach it calls a Fingerprint, describing how it maps a company’s operating logic before installing a customized operating layer.
Opus Virtual Offices pushes lower-overhead option as small business costs rise in 2026
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Small business owners are facing higher costs in 2026, with new survey data showing rising expenses, expensive office leases and weaker hiring.
Small Business Expo opens free stats hub for newsroom use
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Small Business Expo is giving journalists free access to daily small business statistics, charts and survey findings drawn from its ongoing owner polls.
AI SEO costs small businesses more at agencies, Seotal study finds
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A new Seotal Research study finds agencies charge a median $750 a month for AI SEO, about 20% more than their regular SEO packages at firms that publish both prices.
Small Business Expo returns to Pasadena with AI sessions and Shark Tank founders
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Los Angeles Small Business Expo comes back to the Pasadena Convention Center on Sept. 30 with more than 100 exhibitors, free admission and sessions on AI, marketing and small-business operations.
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