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Small business briefing covers tax policies and independent contractor rules
Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | LinkedInBrian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | LinkedIn In the latest episode of The Small...

More young people taking the leap into owning a small business
MADISON, Wis. (InvestigateTV) - More young people are taking the leap in owning a small business. According to a report from Simply Business, business ownership for Americans under the age of 40 is at a 20-year high. Wisconsin bookstore, Mystery...

GCCI to launch micro learning and training centre to empower women and small businesses
In a major move to strengthen small businesses, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is preparing to launch a Micro Learning and Training Centre aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with essential skills in marketing,...

Tips for selecting the right insurance agent for small businesses
Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | LinkedInBrian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | LinkedIn Small business owners often rely on a...

Where ideas take off: Hays Public Library hosts Small Business Panel
By LAURA DANIEL Tiger Media Network Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners gathered at the Hays Public Library last Thursday for a Small Business Panel aimed at providing practical guidance, valuable resources, and a sense of community...

Carolinas AGC Announces 2025 Small Business Award Winner
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC is excited to announce the inaugural winner of the newly-introduced CAGC Small Business Award. New Seasons Construction LLC , Charlotte, NC, was selected as the...

Accounting in foreign currencies: what small business owners need to know
If you’re planning on growing your business, it’s possible you’ve thought about whether you could potentially sell your goods or services to people in other countries. But if those customers want to pay you in their home country’s currency rather...

LA County considering motion to study economic impact of ICE raids on small businesses
The LA County Board of Supervisors was set to vote on a motion Tuesday that would study the economic impact that recent immigration enforcement operations have had on businesses throughout the county. Kara Finnstrom reports.

SMB Innovation Trends: What’s Driving The Next Fintech Wave
Fiserv is expecting revenue to double in the next 2 years for its small-merchant POS system, Clover.SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Several major banks and leaders are expanding their small business services, including: Fiserv, which is...

CFPB extends compliance date for small business lending rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is extending the compliance dates of the small business lending rule by roughly a year, citing ongoing litigation and financial benefits for financial institutions in delaying the rule's implementation. The...
Rochester’s small businesses should heed advisors on taxes, tariffs
While the latest small business optimism index from the National Federation of Independent Business showed a slight increase in optimism from April to May 2025, its accompanying uncertainty measure rose two points, with taxes ranking as small...

Emma Jones CBE appointed UK small business commissioner to tackle late payments and champion SMEs
The role of the small business commissioner is central to addressing one of the most persistent issues facing SMEs: late payments. According to Enterprise Nation’s own Small Business Barometer, 23% of small firms are regularly paid late, while...

Report: Sears' business record called into question by former customers
Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears often promotes her experience as a small business owner, but a new report by Dave Levinthal from NOTUS raises questions about her company’s customer service track record. He discusses...

UK Finance reports rise in SME lending by high street banks
Business lending by high street banks in the UK increased to £4.6bn ($6.2bn) in the first quarter of 2025, according to UK Finance’s latest Business Finance Review. This marks the sixth consecutive quarterly rise and the highest amount since the...

New Sorillus RAT Targets European Organizations Through Tunneling Services
An important development discovered in March 2025 by Orange Cyberdefense’s Managed Threat Detection teams in Belgium was that a European client was the subject of a malicious infection chain that used the Sorillus Remote Access Trojan (RAT)....

House And Senate Propose Form 1099 Reporting Relief For Gig Workers And Those Who Use Payment Apps Like PayPal For Business
Payment apps like PayPal and Venmo must now report transactions to the IRS—will Congress change the reporting threshold? getty Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee have unveiled their version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” which tackle...

Last call for 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards nominations
The application process to nominate an outstanding business or professional leader for the 2025 Industry Appreciation Awards will be closing on Monday, June 30. The Industry Appreciation Awards, now in its 33rd year, honors Lee County’s top...

Maximize Your Reach with a TikTok Small Business Block Party Strategy
Imagine transforming your small business into a thriving community hub, all with the help of TikTok. The TikTok Small Business Block Party is not just an event; it’s a movement that empowers entrepreneurs like you to showcase your brand and...

Walk Down The African American Heritage Trail Honoring Black History In Kentucky This Juneteenth
The trail takes travelers throughout the entire state to learn of its numerous Black historical sites. This Juneteenth, residents and visitors of Kentucky can take a walk down its new African American Heritage Trail. The trail comprises nearly 50...

Marketing Automation Saves Up to 40% in Labor Costs for Small Businesses
Did someone really say labor costs just about sliced in half with a couple neat code tricks? That rumor keeps buzzing around small-business Slack channels. Zyn and Max pop up almost every time someone asks what tool pulled off the feat. A handful...