The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a new Business Resilience Guide designed to help small business owners prepare for and recover from disasters. This comprehensive resource, divided into six sections, includes best practices and template forms to...

A federal grand jury in Birmingham, Alabama, has indicted Gary Forrest Edwards, a Shelby County chiropractor, on charges of tax evasion, filing false tax returns, and obstructing the IRS. Edwards, who owns Hoover Health & Wellness Center, is accused...

You’ve always wanted to be your own boss, but now that the buck stops with you, what should you call yourself? Choosing the right title as the leader of your business is not just a matter of personal taste;...

“Where are you finding success in using LinkedIn as an influencer marketing platform, and what does future does LinkedIn as a platform hold for influencers?” Here’s what business leaders had to say: 1. Leveraging LinkedIn for B2B Success “Brands that engage in...

An Illinois man, Hussein Ghzo, 42, of Palos Heights, was convicted last Friday by a federal jury of conspiracy to commit securities fraud. Ghzo, along with his brother Laith Ghzo, 38, and Musab Sawai, 36, conspired to alter the...

Another week has passed for small business owners. And just in case you were too busy to notice all the headlines this past week that were important to people like you, we can take a look back on all...

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the lender fees for fiscal year 2025 for the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. For the second consecutive year, the SBA will not charge upfront fees for loans of $1,000,000 or less for...

A recent survey by Discover Personal Loans reveals that 80% of Americans experience financial anxiety, with 34% reporting moderate or severe anxiety. This trend has remained high over the past three years, up nine percentage points from 2021. Financial stress...

Congress is considering new legislation to protect consumer privacy. But limiting the ability to use certain user data in ad targeting could be devastating for some small businesses. For example, J. Landress Brass is a New York City-based company that...