Treasury and IRS Update RMD Regulations for IRAs and Retirement Plans

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued updated guidance on required minimum distributions (RMDs) from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and other retirement plans. These final regulations, which align closely with the proposed rules from 2022,...

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SBA Amends Disaster Declaration, Offers Loans to Texas Nonprofits

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has amended its disaster declaration for Texas, making low-interest federal disaster loans available to specific private nonprofit organizations in Bailey County. This follows President Biden’s May 23 major disaster declaration due to severe...

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Small Business Demonstrates What’s Possible When Adopting AI

Artificial intelligence is a source of both excitement and anxiety for many small businesses. One business in Michigan is currently showing what’s possible, while also leaving many unanswered questions about the future. LaFleur Marketing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, first started...

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Nearly All Small Business Owners Are Happy When Fulfilled at Work

Many of the current headlines surrounding small business owners signal doom and gloom. For example, many are pessimistic about their company’s outlook for the coming year, concerned about inflation, or even closing due to rising rent and other expenses....

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Entrepreneur Combines Passions for Baseball and Woodworking

Baseball is a sport steeped in tradition and nostalgia. But one entrepreneur in Baldwin City, Kansas is finding ways to put a unique new spin on the game. Jacob Austin Walters is a longtime baseball fan who grew up playing...

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Salesforce Launches Einstein Service Agent for Efficient Customer Service

Salesforce has introduced Einstein Service Agent, an AI-driven chatbot designed to streamline customer service by resolving issues quickly and accurately. This new tool improves customer service by providing an intelligent, conversational interface that uses trusted business and customer data....

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Semrush and Emojipedia Launch Emoji Marketing Mini-Course for Marketers

Semrush Academy has teamed up with Emojipedia to launch an Emoji Marketing Mini-Course, aiming to assist marketers in using emojis effectively. This partnership addresses the demand from marketers who often find it challenging to select appropriate emojis for their...

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Michigan Teen Graduates High School Early to Run Businesses

For years, young people have been told to go to college and then find a successful career. But higher education isn’t necessary to run a successful business, as one young entrepreneur in Michigan is proving. Addison Bringedahl is a 17-year-old...

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Miami Entrepreneur Finds Unique Way to Fight Fast Fashion Pollution

Fast fashion brands are a major contributor to the world’s pollution. But one Florida business is finding a unique way to make the industry more environmentally friendly. Patricia Ermecheo is the founder of Osomtex, a Miami-based fashion company that makes...

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Be Uniic’s No-Nonsense Approach Revolutionizes Startup Marketing

In the competitive world of startup marketing, success stories are rare, and many agencies fail to deliver on their promises. Be Uniic is changing the game with a straightforward approach to growth and marketing for startups. Specializing in pre-seed to...

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