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Nigeria’s Kippa gets $3.2M pre-seed for its small business finance management app

TechCrunch

Millions of small businesses globally, especially in emerging markets, have stayed offline for the better part of the past decade. Due to that, most of them still rely on scribbles using pen and paper or ledgers for bookkeeping and storing important information. In Nigeria, some go to the extent of keeping information offhand.

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Small business payments and marketing startup Fivestars raises $52.5M

TechCrunch

It’s a difficult time for small businesses — to put it mildly. Ho argued that those platforms (whether they offer delivery services, user reviews or marketing tools) all have the same underlying model: “They seek to take over a small business’ customer base and then charge them a tax to start reaching those customers.”

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CVE-2021-1609: Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Cisco Small Business VPN Routers

Tenable

Cisco releases patches for Critical vulnerabilities in its line of Small Business VPN Routers. On August 4, Cisco released several security advisories , including an advisory for two vulnerabilities in a subset of its line of Small Business VPN Routers. Background. Web management interface default exposure is limited.

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Use IRS Code Section 1202 to sell your multimillion-dollar startup tax-free

TechCrunch

Both lawyers and accountants encourage clients to examine the tax savings offered by setting up a Qualified Small Business (QSB) C-Corporation at the initial business formation stage. Given the changes to IRC 1202, it constitutes a significant tax savings benefit for entrepreneurs and small business investors.

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How to Protect Your Small Business from a Hacker Attack

The Crazy Programmer

Data breaches and compromised websites frequently used to spread malware can be risky for your business; including small businesses. In fact, small or medium-sized businesses are likely to suffer more consequences of cyber-attacks than large enterprises. Why are Small Businesses a Target?

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Strategies for Reducing Overheads in Small Businesses

Strategy Driven

Minimizing overhead costs is essential for the effective management of a small business, as it directly influences profitability and long-term viability. Below are several strategies aimed at reducing overheads within a small business. Below are several strategies aimed at reducing overheads within a small business.

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Popmenu earns raves from investors for its marketing and delivery software for restaurants

TechCrunch

Popmenu , he company he co-founded with three former colleagues from software businesses around the Atlanta area (and which has closed on $17 million in new financing) offers a solution. Popmenu does more than just prettify webpages for the savory savants whose coding skills may not match their craft in the kitchen.