Many small businesses are still having trouble filling open jobs, according to a recent report from the National Federation of Independent Business. According to the organization’s June Jobs Report, 37 percent of small businesses had an opening that they couldn’t...

The recent NATO summit in Washington D.C. brought both ups and downs for local businesses. Since this type of event comes with incredibly stringent security procedures, businesses within the barricaded security zone were essentially unable to operate. Employees, customers, and...

Fireworks are a huge part of many summer celebrations, but they can also cause serious damage if used improperly. Unfortunately, one small business in Arlington, Virginia, was the victim of improper use of fireworks during this Independence Day week,...

Small businesses around the U.S. are negatively impacted by crime. But in at least one city, small businesses can also be part of the solution. Washington, D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith recently spoke about a new city program at the...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a consumer alert for used car buyers and owners. The warning concerns substandard replacement air bag inflators that pose serious risks. These faulty inflators can lead to death or severe...

Zoom has unveiled its new Workflow Automation feature, currently in beta, designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the time spent on routine tasks. This tool allows users to create complex workflows across Zoom Workplace and third-party applications, facilitating more...

Increasing the success of any marketing campaign requires using a variety of metrics derived from different sources of data. However, not all metrics are helpful. In fact, focusing too much on popular metrics believed to be authoritative – like...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is moving its Maui Outreach Center to the Maui Office of Recovery-West. This shift looks to serve better those affected by the wildfires and high winds between August 8 and September 30, 2023. The...

Discover has introduced Balance+, a feature for its Cashback Debit Checking account that provides customers with fee-free overdraft coverage on debit card transactions. This move addresses the common issue of overdraft fees, offering relief to those living paycheck-to-paycheck. Balance+...

The IRS has issued a warning to taxpayers about a new scam involving clean energy tax credits. This scheme involves unethical tax return preparers who misrepresent the rules for claiming these credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA’s...