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Governor’s Office HELENA, Mont. — A top priority in his Budget for Montana Families, Governor Gianforte’s proposal to reform the state’s business equipment tax to help small businesses, as well as family farms and ranches, received widespread support in a legislative hearing this morning. Sponsored by Rep. Josh Kassmier, R-Fort Benton, House Bill 212 cuts taxes for Montana’s small business owners, family farmers, and family ranchers by expanding the business equipment tax exemption from $300,000 to $1 million. Montana’s business equipment tax forces businesses, including family farms and ranches, to reallocate resources they would otherwise invest in their operation…

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Babson College’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership, Women Business Collaborative (WBC), and Wells Fargo are thrilled to announce a collaboration that will produce educational resources for women entrepreneurs and businesswomen. The Fundamentals of Capital modules and interviews provide women entrepreneurs and businesswomen with tools to learn about how capital is structured. “Judith Goldkrand, Wells Fargo Commercial Banking National Women’s Segment leader, shares, “Wells Fargo is deeply committed to empowering women business owners. We’re proud to partner with Women Business Collaborative and Babson College to develop this valuable learning series and help women make informed…

The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) and Small Business Financial Exchange (SBFE) have released findings from a report examining 2022 third-quarter small business lending trends.© Shutterstock Officials noted the Q3 2022 Small Business Lending Trends analysis determined metrics for the period are returning closer to pre-pandemic levels, with external factors showing consistent rate increases continuing to impact lending behavior for the sector. According to the report, the Small Business Lending Trends base is data reported to the SBFE and includes information on small businesses and their payment performance on commercial credit accounts contributed by SBFE member organizations. SBFE’s membership includes banks,…

Jan 17 (Reuters) – A 2016 video that Tesla (TSLA.O) used to promote its self-driving technology was staged to show capabilities like stopping at a red light and accelerating at a green light that the system did not have, according to testimony by a senior engineer.The video, which remains archived on Tesla’s website, was released in October 2016 and promoted on Twitter by Chief Executive Elon Musk as evidence that “Tesla drives itself.”But the Model X was not driving itself with technology Tesla had deployed, Ashok Elluswamy, director of Autopilot software at Tesla, said in the transcript of a July…

Since Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, the world’s second-largest social media platform, has taken a hit in terms of advertising spending, with many previously big advertisers cutting their spending or stopping it altogether. 3VIEW GALLERY – 3 IMAGES Elon Musk took the reins at Twitter in late October last year, and since then, the Tesla CEO has been moving fast and breaking something along the way. This strategy by Musk has pushed out the release of several new features on Twitter, such as Twitter Blue, but with fast development comes problems that need to be fixed.One main problem is the…

Are you a busy business owner in need of captivating content to keep your website and social media accounts up to date? Do you wish you could achieve professional writing results quickly and easily? With recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the task of producing high-quality blog posts has become much easier. AI can help you determine an ideal tone of voice for each post, ensuring that all your content remains highly engaging for your audience. The Benefits of AI-Powered Content Creation With AI-powered content creation, businesses can create high-quality content that is both informative and engaging. By automating the…

Digital marketing expert at NUVEW, helping businesses expand their online presence through custom website design and development & SEO. getty More than 75% of people around the world use a smartphone, so it’s no wonder that website designers have grown increasingly concerned with mobile optimization in recent years. Mobile web design is essential since most businesses are discovered through online searches now. But what does it mean to have an effective mobile webpage, and how can you create one? There are many facets to mobile optimization. Here are four tips to ensure that your website’s mobile experience is a memorable…

The Better Business Bureau Serving Central East Texas last week announced a call for nominations for the 2023 BBB Awards for Excellence, which honor businesses and charities who demonstrate superior integrity, reliability and trustworthiness.All BBB accredited businesses and accredited charities that have a physical location within the 19 counties served by BBB Central East Texas are eligible to be nominated and to receive a prestigious BBB Award.These awards are presented to BBB accredited businesses and charities in recognition of their outstanding commitment to exceptional standards in relationships to their consumers, employees, suppliers, competitors, shareholders, and surrounding communities.Seven awards are presented…

New Delhi (India), January 16: A true entrepreneur is a doer, not just a dreamer. Where people see risks, they see rewards. Every year thousands aspire to be an entrepreneur, but very few succeed in becoming one. This individual has been consistently slogging behind, creating opportunities that may not even exist in the first place. He has built everything from scratch, and today we see him crowned in his respective arena above all. We are talking about Abhishek Mishra, Founder & CEO of Hidden Bull Academy Pvt Ltd. This platform teaches people how to trade and invest in the stock market…

This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet.  Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, small-business owners have faced ever-changing regulations, cash flow shortages and general economic uncertainty. And 2022 brought its own challenges: inflation, rising interest rates and staffing shortages, among others. Entrepreneurs, however, remain resilient and optimistic about the year ahead. In fact, 66% of small-business owners expect their revenue to increase over the next 12 months and 52% plan to expand their operations, according to an annual report by Bank of America in late 2022. So, what will 2023 bring for business owners? NerdWallet’s small-business writers offer their predictions…