Meta Announces Llama 3.1 Impact Grants Program to Support Societal Benefits of Open Source AI

Meta has opened applications for the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants program, designed to support innovative and impactful uses of its open source AI model, Llama 3.1. This initiative builds on last year’s successful Llama Impact Grants program, which aimed...

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IRS Requires Multi-Factor Authentication for Tax Professionals to Enhance Security

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in partnership with the Security Summit, announced today that multi-factor authentication (MFA) is now a federal requirement for all tax professionals under the Federal Trade Commission’s safeguards rule. This mandate aims to bolster the...

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IN THE NEWS: A Possible Relaunch of the DeLorean Brand?

Another busy week for small business owners in America is in the books. So, let’s take a look back at what you may have missed. In the news this week, we learned about how a member of the DeLorean family...

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Fiverr Expands eCommerce Solutions with Acquisition of AutoDS, a Leading Dropshipping Automation Tool

Fiverr has announced its acquisition of AutoDS, a subscription-based platform that provides end-to-end solutions for dropshippers. AutoDS offers tools for product research and sourcing, inventory management, and automated fulfillment, catering to tens of thousands of paying subscribers worldwide. Strategic Synergies...

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SBA Announces $7 Million in PRIME Grants to Support Low-Income Microentrepreneurs

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the awarding of $7 million in PRIME grants to 28 nonprofit organizations across the country. These grants are part of the 2024 Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) and are aimed...

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Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Fraud Related to Dentistry Practice

An Ohio man, Eric Moesle of Pickerington, has pleaded guilty to charges of failing to pay more than $750,000 in employment taxes and not filing employment tax returns, according to an announcement from the Department of Justice. Moesle, who served...

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IRS Announces Tax Relief for Hurricane Debby Victims in South Carolina, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that tax relief is now available for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Debby in South Carolina, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. The relief includes the postponement of various tax filing and...

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Court Permanently Stops Mississippi Professionals and Business from Organizing and Selling “Tax Plans”

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi has issued permanent injunctions against Thomas Walt Dallas, Jason Todd Mardis, and Capital Preservation Services LLC. These injunctions prevent them from making statements about tax benefits for compensation. The...

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56% of Creative Employees Plan to Leave Their Jobs Within a Year

Working Not Working Inc., a Fiverr company (NYSE: FVRR) and a leading platform for creative talent discovery, has released findings from its first-ever (un)Happiness Survey, revealing a significant dissatisfaction among full-time creative professionals. The survey, conducted across nearly 1,000...

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SBA Announces Transformation of Customer Experience for Federal Contracting Certifications

The SBA recently announced a new initiative called MySBA Certifications, designed to streamline the process for small business owners to apply for and manage federal contracting certifications. This new digital platform, set to launch in September, is part of...

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