Apr
15
2023
House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams expressed concerns over the latest CPI report, citing Main Street America’s concerns about inflation and rising interest rates.
Following the release of the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, House Small Business Committee...
Apr
15
2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses in Washington economically affected by the severe storms, flooding, and freezing conditions that occurred between December 18-28, 2022. SBA’s Administrator Isabella...
Apr
15
2023
The business world is full of a huge array of ideas and industries. If you’re thinking of starting a new business, narrowing down the options is likely the first step. Here are several ideas and insights from members of...
Apr
15
2023
Rural businesses across the U.S. may be eligible for grants under a USDA program designed to encourage energy savings. And this is just one current grant opportunity that small businesses should know about. Read on for a list of...
Apr
14
2023
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) saw a 0.1 percent increase in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, with the shelter index being the largest contributor.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CPI-U increased...
Apr
14
2023
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are now available to businesses and residents in Tennessee affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from March 31 through April 1, 2023.
The Presidential disaster declaration covers Cannon,...
Apr
14
2023
As a small business owner, freelancer, or entrepreneur, handling cash and coins is an integral part of your daily operations. With the right coin counting machine, you can simplify your cash management, save time, and increase efficiency.
The goal of...
Apr
14
2023
Grants are created to help small businesses overcome many different situations or address specific challenges. Creating grants in this way allows applicants to get the help they need when they need it most. The grants in this week’s roundup include...
Apr
14
2023
According to the latest data from Adobe Digital Price Index (DPI), online prices in March 2023 fell 1.7% year-over-year (YoY), marking the seventh consecutive month of YoY price decreases. Over half of the categories tracked by Adobe saw falling...
Apr
14
2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has implemented new rules to improve capital access for underrepresented business owners, including rural, veteran, women, and minority-owned enterprises. These updates offer permanence to the SBA program for nonprofit mission lenders, remove outdated...