Investing
US Business Owners Increasingly Sell Firms to Staff as Retirement Wave Nears
A 'silver tsunami' of retiring US business owners is driving a surge in employee ownership. This trend offers a path for owners...
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Finance
SBA Halts Loans to Green Card Holders, Upending Immigrant Entrepreneurship
The Small Business Administration has stopped approving loans to firms not fully owned by U.S. citizens, excluding legal permanent residents. This policy...
Economy
New York Candy Stores Thrive Amid Economic Uncertainty
Despite historic lows in US consumer confidence, New York's candy stores are expanding, offering affordable treats as a small luxury.
Finance
Tradespeople Confront Payment Delays: Half See Rise in Unpaid Invoices
More than half of tradespeople report a significant increase in late payments, forcing many to chase debts and adapt business practices amidst...
Economy
Tariff Refunds: Billions at Risk as Small Businesses Fight for Repayment
After the Supreme Court invalidated Trump-era tariffs, many U.S. businesses, particularly small importers, face significant hurdles in claiming promised refunds, potentially leaving...
Investing
Small Business Retirement: Maximizing Contributions Up to $72,000 Per Plan
Small business owners and solo practitioners often overlook powerful retirement savings options. An expert details how to leverage plans like Solo 401(k)s...
Finance
Simply Business Brings Insurance Quoting to ChatGPT with Three Data Points
Simply Business has launched a ChatGPT app, allowing small businesses to receive indicative insurance prices using just three data points. This marks...
Economy
Wholesale Prices Stable in March, Defying Expectations Despite Energy Spike
The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose a modest 0.5% in March, matching February's increase and falling significantly below analyst forecasts, even as...
Economy
Trump’s Tariffs: Small Businesses Report Suffering One Year On
A year after President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, small business owners across the U.S. report significant suffering due to the steep levies...