Child Care Shortages Negatively Impacting Small Businesses

Small businesses across the U.S. are struggling to maintain productive teams due to lack of childcare options, according to a recent survey. This finding comes from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Voices, a nationwide survey of more than 1,200 small...

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Small Businesses Taking Proactive Steps to Prevent Cyber Attacks

An increasing variety of cyber attacks are negatively impacting small businesses. So, it’s often necessary for teams to take proactive steps to protect their data. According to recent data from Accenture, 43 percent of cyberattacks target small businesses. This is...

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NAACP, HoneyBook, and More Launch Small Business Grant Programs

Small business grants can come from a huge variety of sources: nonprofit organizations, corporations, cities, business groups, and more. There are currently grant opportunities available within the U.S. from all of these groups. Read on for a selection of...

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Minneapolis Businesses Concerned About Potential One-Size-Fits-All Labor Rules

The city of Minneapolis is considering creating a new labor standards board to provide recommendations about potential regulations. Proponents say that the board would create more labor-friendly policies to support the local workforce. But many small businesses in the...

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Verizon Business Launches Complete Smartphone Management Solution for Enterprises

Verizon Business has unveiled a new end-to-end smartphone management solution for midsize businesses and enterprises. This solution, Verizon Business Complete, is unique in the U.S. market for offering comprehensive smartphone management, including shipping, setup, replacement, and recycling, all for...

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TikTok Showcases Creative Bravery at Cannes Lions Festival

TikTok is taking the spotlight at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, championing “Creative Bravery” and showcasing how brands can boost their marketing efforts through innovative and daring creative strategies. This new approach highlights the importance of...

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SBA Provides Disaster Assistance to Louisiana Following Severe Weather

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced low-interest federal disaster loans for Louisiana businesses and residents affected by the severe weather and tornado that struck on May 13. This announcement was made by Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, highlighting...

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Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Likely to Pursue Entrepreneurship

Formerly incarcerated individuals are more likely than the general public to start their own businesses. This finding comes from a recent study by researchers at Columbia University, available from SSRN, which found that those who have been incarcerated are 5...

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IRS Announces 2024 Tax Forum Seminars

The IRS has announced the agenda for the 2024 Nationwide Tax Forum, which will offer 45 seminars to help tax professionals serve their clients better. These sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including tax law updates, managing...

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Apple Unveils New Features for Services This Fall

Apple is rolling out new features for its services this fall with the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18. Users can explore hikes in Apple Maps, redeem rewards and access...

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