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Small Business Expo brings first fall NYC show to Javits with 13,500 registered businesses
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Small Business Expo will host its first fall New York City show this Thursday at the Javits Center, drawing more than 13,500 registered businesses for a one-day event focused on small-business growth, practical AI and founder networking.
DayClerk launches Price Planner as more small businesses plan to raise prices
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DayClerk unveiled a web tool that helps small businesses plan price increases and draft customer messages, as NFIB data shows more owners expect to raise prices in the next three months.
AI market for small businesses seen hitting $162.75 billion by 2030
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The market for artificial intelligence tools aimed at small and medium businesses is projected to surge from $61.05 billion in 2025 to $162.75 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
SME opens 2027 Blue Sky Competition for manufacturing ideas
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SME has opened submissions for the 2027 Blue Sky Competition, marking the contest’s 10th year and its effort to surface radical manufacturing ideas.
INSURICA buys WorkCompOne to boost small-business digital insurance reach
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INSURICA has acquired WorkCompOne, a digital workers’ compensation agency for small businesses, in a move meant to expand its online capabilities and prospect pipeline.
B. McGuire Marketing launches small business growth system and free checkup guide
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B. McGuire Marketing has introduced a five-stage Small Business Growth System and a free online checkup guide to help small business owners identify their biggest marketing gaps first.
PT study says Dell PowerEdge R4715 outperforms HPE server for SQL Server SMB workloads
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Principled Technologies says testing showed Dell’s PowerEdge R4715 delivered up to 2.4x the SQL Server transaction throughput of a legacy HPE ProLiant DL320 Gen11, while also improving energy efficiency and value.
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.
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.
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.
Corporate finance advisory market seen reaching $8.52 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global corporate finance advisory market will rise from $4.57 billion in 2025 to $8.52 billion by 2030, driven by cross-border deals, M&A and demand for financial restructuring.
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.
Crosby presses Moore on tariffs, housing and the Great Salt Lake in Utah debate
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Peter Crosby used a debate at Utah State University to pitch himself as a problem-solver for Utah’s 2nd District, highlighting costs, water, housing and federal gridlock.
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.
Jenfi adds AI bank-statement checks for SME credit review
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Jenfi said it upgraded its in-house bank-statement analysis system on Oct. 9, 2026, adding AI-assisted extraction, transaction reconciliation and document-risk screening for SME underwriting.
Ecer.com adds AI tools for SME exporters
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Ecer.com is rolling out AI-powered customer service and workflow automation to help small and medium-sized exporters respond faster, cut routine work and manage cross-border sales more efficiently.
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