$20K in Small Business Grants Available to Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

From big cities to small rural communities, small businesses around the country can benefit from grant funding. This week, several large cities announced new programs to support their local business community. Read on for opportunities in NYC, Detroit, Boulder,...

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In the News: Apply by June 30 for a Chance at a $25,000 Business Grant

From growth to inventory, equipment, employee retention, technical assistance and more, this week’s grants look to provide the funds that will assist small businesses to overcome these challenges. So, if you need to resolve one of these or other...

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Consumer Price Index Indicates Historic Increase in Fuel Oil Prices

The cost of fuel oil has increased by 106.7 percent since November 2021, according to the Consumer Price Index for May, released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since November 2021, the cost of oil has more...

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$10 Billion in Grant Money from SSBCI Soon to Get to Small Businesses

A $10 billion stimulus package is being made available to small businesses as part of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). The initiative is designed to provide funding through grants for businesses to get access to credit and...

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Best Power Strips for Your Business in 2022

The power strip is now a part of the office as a computer or printer. And with more computing hardware in the office, the need to protect them from a power surge or outage is crucial. It is much...

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$5,000 Grants Available from FedEx and US Chamber to Small Businesses for Natural Disaster

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in partnership with FedEx has announced the availability of $5,000 grants through the Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R). The program is designed to help small businesses prepare for a disaster and...

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Every Small Business Needs a Little Muscle (CARTOON)

This article, "Every Small Business Needs a Little Muscle (CARTOON)" was first published on Small Business Trends

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IRS Raising 2022 Standard Mileage Deduction Rate As Gas Prices Soar

The seemingly never-ending rise in gas prices across the United States caused the IRS on Thursday to raise its standard mileage deduction rate for 2022. The raise announced today will go in effect on July 1 through the end of...

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TikTok Debuts Live Subscription Feature for Some Creators

TikTok has recently introduced a new LIVE Subscription feature that allows users to show their appreciation for their favorite LIVE creators. TikTok Debuts Live Subscription Feature for Some Creators The monthly subscription was initially launched in May and available to invite-only...

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Job Creators Quest Grant Providing $100K to Small Businesses

There are only a few more days left to apply for a Job Creators Quest Grant in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Job Creators Quest Grant Providing $100K to Small Businesses A total of $100,000 in grant funding is...

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