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IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Home Energy Credits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers that making energy-efficient updates to their homes can qualify them for home energy...
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New SEC Rule Change Proposed: How It Could Impact Small Businesses
The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a rule change that could make it easier for small businesses to raise money with...
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Chase Survey Reveals Small Business Owners are Optimistic About Future Growth
Chase for Business has released its latest survey findings, showing that small business owners remain optimistic about future growth and are...
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Consumers Spending Less on Fast Food; Eating At Home
The latest quarterly earnings updates from major quick-service giants Yum! Brands, Starbucks and McDonald’s reflect ongoing adjustments in...
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Shoplifting Crisis Negatively Affecting Businesses Across the U.S.
A rise in shoplifting incidents is threatening small businesses across the U.S. For example, Baltimore County police were reportedly called to...
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How to Start a Hair Salon
Are you interested in learning how to break into the beauty business ? Starting a hair salon can be an amazing way to express your creativity,...
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Goldman Sachs Recruited Small Business Owners to Fight New Banking Regulations
Goldman Sachs has reportedly been recruiting small businesses to advocate for its own interests. According to a recent from Reuters , the bank...
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Micro Businesses Using AI to Compete with Larger Firms
Nearly half of micro businesses are using generative AI to compete with larger brands. This data comes from a survey of over 3,000 business owners...
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Oregon Nonprofits Urged to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans Before June 12 Deadline
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has reminded Oregon private nonprofit organizations about the upcoming deadline to apply for federal...
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Jon Taffer Shares Brilliant Advice to Restaurant Owners on Creating Loyal Customers
Repeat business is a huge factor in restaurant success. So, how can you drive customer loyalty? Jon Taffer, host of Bar Rescue, shared several...
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Small Businesses Support Bill to End Beneficial Ownership
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed new legislation introduced by Senator Tommy Tuberville (AL) and Representative...
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Amazon, Progressive Offering Small Business Grant Funds
Large corporations sometimes offer small business grants to support potential customers and gain some positive attention. Recently, a few big...
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How To Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World
Let’s face it: We live in a divided world, and this happens in business and our personal lives. Staying in our own bubble isn’t the long-term...
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Easiest Business to Start
Starting a business that doesn’t have many barriers is always appealing. Entrepreneurs don’t always need big investments and lots of...
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Small Businesses at Risk of Yellow Pages Invoice Fraud
In today’s environment, small business owners must remain vigilantly aware of scams. One persistent fraud is the Yellow Pages invoice scam, which...
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Prospective Homebuyers Feel Renting May Harm Their Financial Future
A new Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report (HBIR) reveals that 70% of prospective homebuyers feel renting may harm their financial future....
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Inflation Continues to Hinder Small Business Operations
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its Small Business Optimism Index for April 2024. The report reveals slight...
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Taco Bell and Others Use Handwashing Lie Detector on Employees
PathSpot, a New York tech startup, has developed a hand hygiene device that identifies if hands are not sufficiently washed. Known as the...
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Experience the Future at TECHSPO Chicago 2024
Explore exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in technology and innovation. From Internet and Mobile to AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS,...
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Adapt to AI and Other Digital Tools Like a Small Business Expert
Artificial intelligence is making its mark on nearly every aspect of running a digital business. And other online tools offer countless...
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Higher Refining Costs Could Increase Summer Gasoline Prices
Average monthly prices for regular-grade retail gasoline in the United States could rise by more than 10 cents per gallon if refinery output falls...
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Small Businesses Take Legal Action Against FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has filed an amicus brief in the case of Ryan, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at the...
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Kabbage Inc. Settles Allegations of PPP Fraud
Kabbage Inc., now operating as KServicing, has agreed to settle allegations that it defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The company,...
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eBay Delivers a New Way to Encourage Resale of Products
eBay has unveiled a new ‘resell on eBay’ feature designed to make it easier for users to list their clothing for resale with just a few clicks....
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IRS Warns Taxpayers of Potential Scams Resulting in Inflated Refund Claims
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a consumer alert regarding tax scams and inaccurate social media advice that led many taxpayers to...