Here’s How Your Business Can Take Advantage of a Generous Tax Refund 

From National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB):  If you are a small business owner, you may be eligible to take advantage of the recently expanded Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). This refundable, advanceable tax credit is available for wages paid in 2020 and in the first…

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Breakingviews – Aiding America’s unbanked will help stimulus work

From Reuters:  NEW ORLEANS (Reuters Breakingviews) - The United States has achieved the feat of having too many banks and yet too few people with bank accounts. It has nearly 5,000 commercial lenders, yet 5% of households are “unbanked” according to government data.…

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‘Hardcore Pawn’ stars say they are expanding American Jewelry & Loan to Downriver

From Detroit Free Press:  Seth and Les Gold, the co-owners of American Jewelry & Loan who are known for their reality TV show "Hardcore Pawn," are preparing to expand their business Downriver.  The co-owners, whose show aired on TruTV from 2008-15, have locations already in Pontiac, Hazel Park…

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FISCHETTI: The past comes alive in a pawn shop

From the Walton Sun:  I picked up the car keys, kissed my wife, and told her I was driving over to the pawn shop. “You’re going WHERE?” “To the pawn shop on Front Beach Road. Thought I’d write a column about it.”   “There’s no way you’re…

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Max Pawn Donates Backpacks and Supplies

max pawn gives back From 8NewsNow: Pawnbroker donates backpacks as children return to in-person classes:

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The Best of Pawn: Random Acts of Kindness Day

Sharing stories that are the Best of Pawn is what we do every day but particularly on a day that's set aside to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness, it's great to highlight some of the many ways that pawnbrokers give back to their…

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Million Pound Pawn

From C21 Media: UK commercial broadcaster ITV has commissioned a three-part factual series looking at the emotional and financial stakes at play in the world of pawnbroking. Million Pound Pawn (3×60’) is being produced by ITV Studios-owned Twofour. The show will tell heartwarming stories…

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FREE social media posting calendar for pawnbrokers: March 2021

Most pawnbrokers don't need more marketing ideas—the to-do list is already overwhelming. That's why we're breaking best practices down into smaller daily and monthly tasks that you can complete in a few minutes every day. FREE for January, February, and now March,…

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Antiques Roadshow guests shocked after ‘pawn-shop’ engagement ring valuation

AN Antiques Roadshow guest was left gobsmacked by the valuation of her HUGE diamond engagement ring. A recent episode of the BBC show saw a couple bring in a diamond and emerald ring that they had found in a pawn shop. Expert Susan Rumfitt…

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Valentine’s Gift Ideas from the Pawn Shop

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