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• The business empire Billy Graham leaves behind
  
  Billy Graham became America's best-known evangelist thanks in part to his embrace of the media and an innovative structure for his ministry.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Teen sentenced for smuggling tiger cub
  
  A California teen has been sentenced to six months in prison for smuggling a tiger cub from Mexico. His attorney claimed he wanted to keep the animal as a pet, but prosecutors argued he was running an animal smuggling business.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• Neighbour from hell threatened to poison elderly woman's dog and sprayed man with hosepipe
  
  David Wignall, nicknamed Dave the Drain because he runs a business unblocking drains, has avoided jail but is banned from talking to his neighbours in Denton, Greater Manchester.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 11 May 2021.
• COVID vaccine Illinois: Vaccinations to become available at downtown Chicago office buildings
  
  As more people start returning to work downtown, businesses are partnering with state and local health officials to make it easier for people to get vaccinated.
  ABC News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Entrepreneur Franchise of the Day: Rosati's Pizza
  
  The first Rosati family pizzeria opened in the early 1900s, but the business has only been franchising since 2006.
  Entrepreneur.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Chipotle Will Raise Average Wage to $15 an Hour
  
  The restaurant chain is the latest business to raise wages or offer incentives as it struggles to staff its restaurants.
  New York Times.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Reshaping Your Business to Meet the Digital Age
  
  Don't let forced digital progress due to COVID-19 distract you from long-term goals. Make changes now to bring your business into the digital age.
  Entrepreneur.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Column: If California is such an 'anti-business' state, why is its economy booming?
  
  A new survey concludes that California is most anti-business state, but it can't explain why it's also the fastest-growing.
  Los Angeles Times.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Pubs and restaurant bosses urge Boris to DROP crippling social distancing and table service rules
  
  Hospitality chiefs in England warn that rules such as table service and capacity restrictions will hamper the businesses as they attempt to return to profit after more than a year of disruption.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• To Be Successful, Believe You Can
  
  I think a lot of people think I can't start a business unless I have X Y and Z. I need to have an MBA to start a business or a bachelors, or I needed to work in this field to start a business. And that isn't true. ...
  Forbes.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Alibaba (BABA) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
  
  Alibaba's (BABA) fourth-quarter fiscal 2021 results are expected to reflect gains from e-commerce and the cloud business amid growing regulatory concerns.
  Zacks.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• What's in Store for Jumia Technologies (JMIA) in Q1 Earnings?
  
  Jumia Technologies' (JMIA) first-quarter results are expected to reflect strength across its e-commerce business and JumiaPay.
  Zacks.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• 'We were scared': Asian-owned small businesses devastated by double whammy of Covid and hate crime
  
  The pandemic has brought a twofold blow to Asian-American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) small business owners.
  CNBC.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Business Groups Lobby Against Trump-Era Rule Blocking Chinese Tech
  
  Big Business Lobbies Against Trump Rule Blocking Chinese Tech
  Daily Caller.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• How This Entrepreneur Turns Struggling Brands Into Growing Businesses
  
  By focusing on the customer and crafting strong branding, Bob Mangat has been able to help countless businesses grow.
  Forbes.  Monday, 10 May 2021.

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