Hiring Plans Hit 2-Year High, But Can Firms Find Workers?
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One in five small business owners plans to add staff in the next three months, the strongest hiring appetite since
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Stop Saying Yes to Every Landscaping Job
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If your landscaping business stays busy but you still cannot pay yourself, the issue is not demand. It is custom
SBA Offers $20M in Cash Prizes to Small Manufacturers
August 7, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration launched the Critical Suppliers Prize Competition, offering up to $20 million in cash prizes for
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The IRS issued Notice 2026-28 outlining a new premium method for the paid family and medical leave tax credit. Small
Amazon Bans Sales Revenue as Loan Collateral
August 5, 2026
Amazon updated its Business Solutions Agreement to prohibit pledging rights under the agreement, including the right to receive disbursements. Effective
Minnesota Tourism Businesses Report Six-Figure Losses
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Tourism businesses across northeast Minnesota say wildfires and the Boundary Waters closure wiped out peak-season bookings. Outfitters reported near-total July
Michigan court ruling raises lawsuit risks for businesses
August 3, 2026
Michigan’s Supreme Court overturned two past decisions that had blocked consumer lawsuits against businesses already regulated by state or federal
Google Killed Her Gmail After Cold Emails
July 28, 2026
A single aggressive growth hack can get your email, ads, payments, or marketplace account shut down overnight. This story shows
Small Importers Sue to Block New 12.5% Tariffs
July 25, 2026
A New York spice importer and a California watch retailer sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International
IRS Pauses $600 Reporting Rule for PayPal and Etsy
July 24, 2026
After years of delays, Congress repealed the $600 Form 1099-K reporting threshold. Payment apps and marketplaces like PayPal, Venmo, Stripe,
