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Francis Ford Coppola says children ‘don’t need a fortune’ after selling business to fund Megalopolis

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Coppola’s winery was one of California’s biggest producers when he sold part of it in 2021 to help finance his latest movie

Altus Group Terminates Proposed Acquisition of Situs Group's Commercial Real Estate Valuation Services Business

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"We are disappointed that we cannot move forward with a deal we believe would benefit all stakeholders and contribute towards our efforts to bring greater consistency and transparency of valuations across the CRE industry," said Jim Hannon…

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Virginia’s largest business program & competition about to celebrate 10th award ceremony at Berglund Center

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The countdown is on for the 10th anniversary of the Cross-Regional Entrepreneurial Expo and Gauntlet awards ceremony. The Gauntlet is Virginia’s largest business program and competition. New this year, business owners, outside of the…

Credit card companies see big opportunity in small business spending

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Small business spending has been fairly slow recently, according to American Express. But credit card companies see a lot of potential in the market.

Fort Worth Inc. magazine acquires 40 Under 40 program from Fort Worth Business Press

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Fort Worth Inc. magazine has acquired the distinguished 40 Under 40 awards program from the Fort Worth Business Press, marking a significant milestone in both publications’ histories. The 40 Under 40 program has been a cornerstone for…

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Step-by-Step Blueprint: Launching Your Successful Business from Scratch

Many people dream of starting their own business. But it can be a scary leap, there’s lots of risk of failure, sometimes with lots of money at stake. With an ever-rising cost of living, would-be business owners may be put off by this risk,…

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Woman dubbed the 'Ticket Queen' is jailed for four years over £6.5million touting business buying and selling tickets on an 'industrial scale'

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Maria Chenery-Woods (pictured) bought tickets on an 'industrial scale' and was the driving force behind Norfolk-based TQ Tickets Ltd, which used dozens of identities to buy tickets for high-profile acts.

Undertaker Says People Might Question His Business Sense After WWE WrestleMania 40

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Mark "The Undertaker" Callaway recently revealed why he was comfortable appearing at last month's WWE WrestleMania 40 before negotiating his appearance fee.

9 out of 10 UK Business Leaders Suffer From Tech Anxiety That Disrupts Their Sleep, BT Study Finds

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BT estimates that "tech paralysis" — where companies delay tech investment due to the stress it might bring — could cost the U.K. economy £11.79 billion by 2030.

Research: Technology is changing how companies do business

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In the fast-paced world of modern business, technology plays a crucial role in shaping how companies operate. One area where this impact is particularly significant is in the organization of production chains—specifically the way goods are…

Have an Amex Business Platinum card? Don’t forget to register for these perks

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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express might come with a high annual fee, but it also has a whole lot of credit card perks. Despite the…

Surface Pro 10 for Business review: A safe upgrade for IT workers

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I knew what to expect from the Surface Pro 10 for Business the minute Microsoft announced it: A faster processor with a neural processing unit (NPU) inside the same case as the Surface Pro 9. As the first "AI PC" Surface devices, the Pro…

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Finance and business moguls held Zoom with Eric Adams urging him to bring in police on Columbia protesters

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A private WhatsApp group of high-profile, powerful financiers, business leaders and CEOs received briefings from Israeli officials, and discussed shaping public dialogue around Israel crisis

Business News & Notes: Blossoms Asian Kitchen to soft open on May 20

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In this edition of Business News & Notes, Blossoms Asian Kitchen plans to do a soft opening on Monday, May 20.

Dana White Declares Power Slap Is Already a $750 Million Business After $3M Gamble Pays Off Exponentially Under 13 Months

Slap fighting is perhaps the most controversial combat sport in the world. The sport, which involves two participants taking turns to slap each other as hard as possible to try and knock each other out, has been flagged by medical…

BUSINESS LIVE: GSK sells Haleon stake; Sainsbury's agrees Microsoft AI deal; Land Securities losses narrow

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The FTSE 100 closed down 18.39 points at 8420.26. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are GSK, Haleon, Sainsbury's and Land Securities Group.