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April 24: The Library of Congress was founded, Apple unveiled the iMac, the USPS launched the Forever Stamp, the Hubble Space Telescope was deployed, and Instagram introduced shopping tags for small retailers.

Tariffs, new startups, and digital change dominate as small businesses adapt to shifting trade, policy, and trends in Canada, the U.S., and worldwide. Local tax relief, immigration, and global AI summits highlight both the challenges and major opportunities ahead.

April 23: Coca-Cola officially registers a trademark, Shakespeare's legacy shapes creative enterprise, the first YouTube video hits 1 billion views, Microsoft introduces Excel for Mac, and Impossible Foods launches the meatless burger revolution.

Markets wobble on fresh global shocks, SMBs ramp up AI hiring, Canada unveils new tax breaks for digital businesses, the Fed stands firm on rates, and Europe’s retailers shift to local sourcing. Here’s what matters most for small business leaders today.

Trump’s Powell attack sends markets reeling. Gold soars, yen rallies, and retailers beg for tariff clarity in a tense 90-day trade pause.

April 22: Earth Day launches global sustainability movement, Home Depot goes public, Intel introduces revolutionary processor, Oprah launches Harpo Studios, and Etsy debuts online for handmade goods.

Today’s headlines reveal the next wave of opportunity—and urgency—for entrepreneurs worldwide, from skyrocketing shipping rates to AI investment booms.

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