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Instacart Connects Retailers to Small Business Owners with Launch of Instacart Business

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Instacart will expand its delivery capabilities beyond the consumer space with the launch of Instacart Business, a B2B service aimed at helping small businesses. Instacart Business also will cover office supplies currently offered by Instacart, such as paper and pens. and Canada.

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Shipt Debuts Small Business Accelerator Program in 5 Cities

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LadderUp will focus on businesses owned by LGBTQ+ people and people of color, with the goal of having at least 50% of program participants falling into these categories. Through March 6, small businesses in the grocery/beverage, health, beauty and floral/gifts verticals can apply for the program.

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Ebay ‘Up & Running’ Grants Program Awards $500K to SMB Sellers

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For the fifth year, Ebay is awarding $500,000 to small businesses with its Up & Running Grants program. based Ebay sellers that will each receive $10,000 grants to pay for tools and resources to grow their small businesses. The company will select 50 U.S.-based

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Best Fulfillment Center for Small Business in 2022

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However, you simply have to partner with a fulfillment company that caters to small businesses. That's why we put together this list of the best fulfillment center for small business, taking into account pricing, accessibility, fulfillment speed, and volume requirements. Best Fulfillment Center for Small Business.

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The Best POS System for Small Business (Apr 2022)

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The best POS system for small business is a simple, affordable, and reliable tool for managing sales and in-person transactions. A point-of-sale system empowers businesses to take payments from consumers in-store and track the movement of inventory. Today, we’re looking specifically at POS solutions for small businesses.

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33 best small business ideas to make money in 2023

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Reading Time: 17 minutes Do you want to start a business but don’t know where to start? This article highlights the best small business ideas you can use to start your new venture. In this article, we’ll share the best small business ideas you can use to kick-start your entrepreneurial journey and achieve your personal goals.

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NYC Unveils Plan to Combat both Organized and Individual Retail Theft

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The largest increase took place from 2021 to 2022 when shoplifting complaints increased 44% year-over-year to reach almost 64,000 , many of which were committed by organized theft rings , according to New York State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar in a statement.