Small business grant programs remain one of the best ways for local communities and government agencies to support the economy. There are many ways these programs can help small businesses, from improving downtown storefronts to creating new jobs. Below,...

The Justice Department has issued a final rule to improve accessibility for people with disabilities on websites and mobile apps. This rule, published on April 24, requires state and local governments to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for Texas businesses and residents following President Biden’s major disaster declaration. This declaration addresses the impacts of Hurricane Beryl, which affected Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris,...

AT&T is addressing an incident involving the illegal download of customer data. The company is working closely with law enforcement to apprehend those responsible. In April, AT&T discovered thatcustomer data was illegally accessed from a third-party cloud platform. An investigation,...

Exploring both public and private grants is very important for small businesses to maximize funding opportunities. Public grants often provide foundational financial support and access to resources, while private grants can offer specialized assistance, such as technology upgrades or...

Small business acquisitions are now back up to pre-pandemic levels, according to the most recent Insight Data from BizBuySell. According to the latest data, small business acquisitions have increased by 5 percent over the past year and by 3 percent...

The Federal Trade Commission recently issued new guidance to protect franchisees from certain fees and rules set by franchisors. There has been controversy in recent years regarding large chains charging undisclosed fees that make independent franchises less profitable, as...

The IRS and its Security Summit partners have issued a warning to tax professionals about new phishing scams and cloud-based schemes aimed at stealing sensitive taxpayer information. These threats have evolved and now target tax professionals year-round. “We continue to...

A series of new bills aims to curb monopolies among tech giants like Amazon. While the goal is ultimately to increase competition and help small businesses, some argue that their passage could actually have the opposite effect. These bills, the...

An Indianapolis CPA has admitted guilt in connection with an illegal tax shelter scheme. Jason L. Crace, the defendant, prepared false tax returns for clients, causing significant losses to the IRS. From 2013 to 2022, Crace assisted clients in Mississippi...