SBA Loans to Require 100% U.S. Citizen Ownership
February 23, 2026
The SBA will tighten eligibility on March 1, 2026, requiring 100% U.S. citizen or national ownership for SBA-backed loans. Even
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DOL Moves to Repeal the 2024 Contractor Rule
February 26, 2026
The Department of Labor’s new independent contractor rule took effect Feb. 21, 2026, replacing a simpler test with a multi-factor
The SBA Report Your 2026 Plan Needs
February 21, 2026
The SBA’s February 2026 Economic Bulletin is basically a weather report for small businesses. We pulled out the signals on
No New SBA “7(a) Express” Pilot Under $150K
February 21, 2026
SBA program pages and recent updates don’t clearly confirm a new “7(a) Express” pilot for loans under $150,000 as of
Supreme Court Nixes Trump-Era Tariffs
February 21, 2026
The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that key Trump-era tariffs weren’t authorized under IEEPA. Importers may see immediate landed-cost changes, while
FTC “Click to Cancel” Rule: What to Do Now
February 20, 2026
The FTC finalized a “Click to Cancel” rule for recurring subscriptions, requiring cancellation to be as easy as sign-up. But
CISA: Patch Netgear and ASUS Routers Now
February 19, 2026
CISA issued an urgent alert on critical flaws in some Netgear and ASUS SOHO routers that could allow remote code
The NFIB Fights That Hit Your Wallet
February 19, 2026
NFIB just released its 2026 legislative priorities. Most proposals will never become law, but a handful around taxes, health plans,
100% Bonus Depreciation Is Back—Here’s the Cutoff
February 18, 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act restores 100% bonus depreciation for many business asset purchases. To qualify, property generally must
Before You Raise Your 2026 Ad Budget
February 17, 2026
Many small businesses plan to boost their marketing budgets in 2026, but more spend often just amplifies what is already
