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Economic & Budget Stress: Why State and Federal Budgets Are Feeling the Squeeze

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TL;DR Governments across the U.S. are struggling to balance their checkbooks. Tax revenues are slowing down, expenses are going up, and leaders are making tough choices about where to spend and where to cut — especially in areas like healthcare and education. It’s a lot like when a small business’s sales drop but their bills … Read more

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How a Government Shutdown Will (or Will Not) Affect Small Businesses

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TL;DR When a government shutdown happens, it doesn’t mean the world ends — but it does cause delays, confusion, and red tape for small businesses. Loans pause, contracts freeze, and for those connected to federal programs like EBT, things slow down until the government reopens. At Velocity Merchant Services (VMS), we work directly with the … Read more

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