The 20-Minute Local Forecast Check
March 29, 2026
Regional economic outlooks are free intel almost no small business owner uses. This 20-minute method shows you which five numbers
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Eliot Reynolds combines his background in small business management and legal consulting to write with authority and clarity. His experience includes aiding start-ups and educating entrepreneurs on business law, grounding his articles in real-world knowledge. Eliot’s writings reflect his hands-on experience, presenting entrepreneurial concepts in a relatable and practical way.
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Apple Launches Apple Business Platform for Small Businesses
March 29, 2026
Apple announced Apple Business, a free platform that brings device management, business email, calendar, and customer engagement tools into one
Google Rolls Out First Major Search Update of 2026
March 28, 2026
Google has started rolling out the March 2026 core update, its first broad search algorithm update of the year. The
NC Small Business Outlook 2026
March 27, 2026
North Carolina small business owners are optimistic about 2026, with most expecting revenue growth. But wage, rent, and energy costs
House Passes Act to Reauthorize and Reform SBIR
March 26, 2026
The U.S. House passed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, sending SBIR and STTR reauthorization to the president.
Who Will Own Your Business Next?
March 26, 2026
Roughly 2.9 million small businesses will need new owners in the next decade, and most have no written succession plan.
Oklahoma Enacts New Business-Friendly Privacy Law
March 25, 2026
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed SB 546 into law, creating the Oklahoma Consumer Data Privacy Act. The state’s first comprehensive
PA Bill Would Automate Small Business Sales Tax
March 24, 2026
Pennsylvania state Reps. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Steve Samuelson introduced House Bill 2300 to create a program that automatically collects and
Is The Corporate Transparency Act Really Dead?
March 23, 2026
Right now, most U.S.-owned LLCs do not have to file beneficial ownership reports under the Corporate Transparency Act. But this
IRS Extends Digital Asset Reporting Relief Through 2026
March 22, 2026
The IRS issued Notice 2026-20 extending temporary relief through Dec. 31, 2026, for taxpayers who hold digital assets at a
