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Main Street Mavericks Day Two: Meeting Cannon Beach’s Small Businesses
On day two of the Main Street Mavericks road trip across Oregon, Kendall and I made our way to the North Coast of Oregon. Most of our scheduled businesses were in Cannon Beach, the iconic town with the giant Haystack Rock as its landmark.
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Main Street Mavericks Business Spotlight: Ida’s Cupcake Cafe
With delicious cupcakes with a unique twist, if you are in Bend, a stop at the cupcake cafe is a must. Come meet Autumn and learn more about Ida’s Cupcakes!
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Business Spotlight On Grant Winners JL Fun Colorz
JL Fun Colorz is a custom crayon shop run by two brothers, Jordan and Joshua Liburd, from Tampa, Florida. For as long as the boys could remember, they wanted to start their own company. Entrepreneurship was in their veins, especially after watching their parents successfully run a small business.
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2024 Business Update With Newks Hot Sauce
Still, to this day, my favorite thing about doing this is hearing customers’ reactions to our sauces while they sample them for the first time. That is when a return customer comes to our stand and tells us how much they love our flavors and what they have done with them. Imagining our sauces on the dinner table at night… It means the world.
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THE WINNERS OF MERCHANT MAVERICK’S OPPORTUNITY GRANT FOR KID ENTREPRENEURS
We were blown away by the quality of businesses that applied. Ultimately, we settled on five amazing businesses, each earning $2,000 toward growing their small business. The winners span from California to Florida and represent a variety of industries — from farming to financial planning! But the one thing they all had in common was a dedication to improving the world through sustainable business practices.
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What Is Cost Segregation Bonus Depreciation?
Bonus depreciation is a tax incentive that allows businesses to write off a large percentage of the cost of an asset in the first year it’s placed into service. In 2024, 60% of the cost of qualified property can be written off in the first year it’s placed in service.
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Quiz: Find Your Perfect Credit Card Processing Match
Discover your perfect payment processor by taking this quiz.
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What Are Business Phone System Integrations?
VoIP business phone systems have a lot going for them: great features, reliable service, competitive prices, and integrations with third-party tools and software.
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How To Get An EIN For Your Business
You can get an EIN immediately by applying online via the IRS’s website. All other application methods have a waiting period of at least four business days after applying.
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