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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was recently signed into law, includes significant changes to the tax code and introduces new incentives that could greatly impact small businesses. While much of the media focus has been on its effects on large corporations, the implications for entrepreneurs, founders, and independent business owners are equally important, if not more so. This law alters deductions, enhances liquidity options, and changes the planning process for research and development, financing, and even business exits. Below, we outline the most significant updates and what small businesses should do in response.

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Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are recognizing that the biggest challenge is not the technology itself, but rather the people involved. A Report from HR Dive, revealed that 45% of CEOs reported resistance or even hostility from employees toward AI adoption, highlighting the significant impact of human factors on the success or failure of AI initiatives.

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The collaboration between innovation and strategic leadership is transforming how organizations compete and grow. 2025 is poised to be a pivotal moment, with CEOs expected to take on crucial roles in adopting advanced technologies that not only enhance operational efficiency but also drive long-term value. A recent Gartner report indicates that 87% of senior business leaders say digitalization is a company priority.

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As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations must remain proactive by adapting to the latest cybersecurity trends. A significant reminder of this necessity occurred in June 2025 when Forbes reported the discovery of a massive leak involving approximately 16 billion stolen credentials. This breach, sourced from over 30 datasets, was primarily attributed to infostealer malware and misconfigured cloud databases. It was not the result of a single breach rather, it was a compilation of compromised usernames, passwords, session cookies, and authentication tokens. This incident highlighted how attackers are collecting and weaponizing login data on an unprecedented scale, posing an immediate and widespread threat to businesses of all sizes.

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Fraudsters are increasingly using government impersonation fraud to deceive and exploit individuals. This form of scam involves criminals posing as officials from trusted government agencies to pressure victims into providing personal information or money. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), over 330,000 reports of business impersonation scams and nearly 160,000 reports of government impersonation scams. These scams rely on fear, urgency, and the authority of government entities to manipulate targets, making them both effective and dangerous.

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The role of the Chief Financial Officer has been stretched, reshaped, and redefined. Gone are the days of the finance chief as a retrospective scorekeeper. Today, in a landscape of economic ambiguity and rapid technological disruption, the CFO is a forward-looking strategist and a critical partner to the CEO. As a recent CFO.com survey highlights, 82% of finance leaders report facing increased responsibilities over the last five years, expanding into corporate strategy, risk management, and digital transformation. In this demanding new environment, having the right answers is secondary to asking the right questions.

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Chief financial officers today find themselves at a strategic crossroads where artificial intelligence and agile budgeting converge, reshaping finance into a forward‑looking discipline. According to the World Economic Forum, AI has moved from being a peripheral tool focused on cost reduction to a central element in CFO strategy.

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Strategic planning has become a critical skill for CFOs. According to Travelers’ 2024 CFO study, 62% of CFOs consider strategic planning their most valued skill, highlighting its importance in future-proofing organizations. This shift underscores the CFO's role in managing not just finances, but also in shaping the company’s direction amid economic uncertainties.

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Uncertainty is not just a challenge; it can be an opportunity. While many organizations stall or retreat when markets become volatile, others sometimes adapt, accelerate, and gain market share. The key difference often lies in leadership and strategies. Resilient leaders do not wait for clarity, they navigate through the fog.

According to KPMG 2024 report, 72% of CEOs indicate that the current economic environment is the most volatile they have ever experienced. Yet, some of the most successful companies of the past two decades such as Airbnb, Uber, and Slack were launched or scaled during economic downturns. This is not a coincidence, it clearly illustrates that effective leadership in uncertain times can create lasting competitive advantages.

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PHOENIX, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Integro Bank is proud to announce the next CEO Club event, “Strategy Through Time: Learning from the Past, Navigate the Present, and Shape a Stronger Future Together During Uncertain Times” with a panel of CFOs speaking from real-world experience.

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