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Top Small-Cap Stocks for June 2023

Posted on July 16, 2023

Top small-capitalization stocks in June 2023 include Prometheus Biosciences Inc., TG Therapeutics Inc., and Aero Therapeutics Inc., all of which have risen more than 400% in the past 12 months, while the Russell 2000 Index, a broad measure of US small-cap stocks, is down almost 3%. Below, we list the top three small-cap stocks in each category: value, growth, and momentum. All data is as of June 2. Best Value Small-Cap Stocks These are the small-cap stocks with the lowest 12-month trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. Because profits can be returned to shareholders in the form of dividends and buybacks, a…

Loan repayments could lead to closures of 8,000 small Saskatchewan businesses

Posted on July 8, 2023

“Those small businesses that fought three hard years just to survive the pandemic are still facing significant challenges on their road to recovery,” said Solberg, whose organization has 4,000 business members. Solberg conducted a survey with the CFIB which concluded that 19 per cent of all small businesses could close in Saskatchewan.The loan repayment date was already extended by the federal government once, but Solberg said it’s necessary for the federal government to extend it further. “The message is loud and clear from small businesses that they need more time and obviously they appreciate the deadline has been extended once…

Helcim helps small businesses tap out on pricey Point-of-Sale systems and unveils new Smart Terminal

Posted on July 4, 2023

Small businesses can continue to benefit from Helcim’s low Interchange Plus pricing model while accepting payments using the standalone, wireless device. Calgary, AB, June 16, 2023 /CNW/ – Helcim, a payments company committed to making payments easier, affordable and authentically human, has announced the release of the Helcim Smart Terminal. The new standalone, wireless device comes preloaded with Helcim’s POS app, enabling merchants to accept in-person credit and debit payments via tap, chip and PIN. The new credit card machines, which runs on Android, is an easy-to-use solution that eliminates the need for managing multiple devices. In just one powerful…

Small Business – The Greenville Advocate

Posted on May 30, 2023

BEIJING, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On the evening of May 23, the Chinese technology media outlet 36Kr announced the results of “China’s ChatGPT Dream Team & the next tens of billions of AIGC products”. With its cutting-edge exploration and forward-looking layout in the field of AIGC, Kunlun Tech was selected for the list of “the next tens of billions of AIGC products”. The emergence of ChatGPT, a phenomenon-level breakthrough product, opened the prelude to the vigorous development of the global large language model industry and the generative AI (AIGC) industry. The Chinese market is also full of competition. Many…

Business owners get a helping hand post-pandemic through Experimental Acres

Posted on May 25, 2023

‘Trying to balance COVID-19, being a new mom, and working full-time…it was just too challenging. It was basically just keeping the plants alive’ WELLINGTON COUNTY‒ Some small businesses across Wellington County are feeling the brunt of mental health pivoting back into post-pandemic life. One of these businesses is Tullamore Lavender Co. (TLC), an 80-acre farm home to 2000 lavender plants in Arthur owned and operated by Stephanie Craig and her husband, Steven Larmer. While Craig didn’t always want to farm, escaping to the city from his family’s dairy farm as a young adult, he “felt called back to nature,” after…

5 Timeless Ways To Make Customers Happy (And Keep Them Happy)

Posted on April 18, 2023

Customer service strategies must take many factors into consideration, including things like what you’re selling, who your clients are, and the practicalities of your sales and marketing processes. That said, there’s a fundamental command that applies to every single business: make the customer happy. “Happy customers are your biggest advocates and can become your most successful sales team.” Lisa Masiello Happy customers often buy again. They attract more customers by generating social proof, like positive reviews and testimonials. And they serve as brand ambassadors by recommending you to others. Ultimately, happy customers are your most valuable asset because they build…