Grants Available to Help Businesses Affected by Civil Unrest, Other Issues

Small business grants can help business owners through a variety of challenges, from civil unrest to increased expenses. There are a variety of programs currently running that address a wide range of issues. Read below about some options that...

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West Virginia Private Nonprofits: Deadline Nears for SBA Physical Damage Loan Applications

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding private nonprofit organizations (PNPs) in West Virginia of the approaching July 22 deadline to apply for physical damage loans. These loans address damages caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding,...

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IRS Guidance on Retirement Plan Distributions for Emergencies and Domestic Abuse Survivors

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2024-55, providing new guidance on exceptions to the 10% additional tax for early retirement plan distributions. This guidance, effective from January 1, 2024, stems from the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022...

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Alabama SBA Working Capital Loan Deadline for Drought Losses Approaching

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations that the deadline to file for federal working capital loans for drought-related losses is approaching. The...

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Student Entrepreneurs Looking to Simplify Construction Projects Using AR

Construction projects often involve many different professionals, from project managers to architects and civil engineers. All of these roles can complicate the process. But two student entrepreneurs from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are looking to change that. Sidonie Dessoubret is...

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For the Latest in Tech Don’t Miss TECHSPO San Francisco

TECHSPO San Francisco is a 2-day technology expo on July 8 – 9, 2024. It will showcase the latest innovations in Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS technologies. For small business owners, it means accessing cutting-edge products and services, networking...

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Customers Wary of Businesses Using Faulty AI

AI offers plenty of powerful uses for small businesses. But there are still some kinks to work out. And some businesses have been caught trying to sneak their usage of this technology past customers, which can ultimately harm their...

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Backyard Homestead Turning into Family Business

A family in Alabama is proving that there is no age limit when it comes to entrepreneurship. Upton Family Farms is a backyard homestead in Limestone County that includes dozens of chickens, along with gardens growing fresh fruits and vegetables....

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SBA Disaster Loans Available for Illinois Businesses and Residents After Flooding

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to businesses and residents of Illinois affected by flash flooding on May 24. SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced the availability of these loans in response to a...

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SBA Disaster Loans Available for Texas Small Businesses Affected by Drought

Small nonfarm businesses in seven Texas counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the...

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