Small Business June 1, 2026
CEO Confidence Trends Downward in Q1 2026 as Geopolitical Uncertainty Returns
Just over half (51%) of CEOs plan to increase headcount in the year ahead, down from 57% in Q4 2025.
Taxes September 9, 2025
Supreme Court to Decide Challenge to Trump’s Tariff Power
The justices announced they will hear oral arguments in November on the Trump administration request to overturn lower court rulings that found the president exceeded his authority with his “Liberation Day” and other tariffs on countries worldwide.
Small Business September 8, 2025
Analysis Shows Personality Differences Between Male and Female CEOs
Both male and female CEOs were similarly strong in discipline, accountability, organization, and social composure, which are core traits in individuals who reach executive-level positions.
Small Business September 8, 2025
U.S. Bank Rolls Out Embedded Payroll Solution for Small Businesses
U.S. Bank partnered with Gusto to build U.S. Bank Payroll, an embedded solution that allows small business owners to seamlessly manage their payroll as part of their online banking experience.
Small Business September 8, 2025
Corporations Are Eligible to Issue Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Only if They Satisfy Section 1202’s ‘Aggregate Gross Assets’ Test
There are a number of taxpayer-level and corporate-level eligibility requirements that must be satisfied before a taxpayer is eligible to claim Section 1202’s gain exclusion.
Taxes September 5, 2025
Tariffs Leave U.S. Business Tied Up in Costly Red Tape
Donald Trump promised to slash red tape for business. His tariff regime has gotten American companies increasingly tangled up in it.
Small Business September 4, 2025
Small Business Workers’ Hourly Wage Growth Hits Lowest Point Since Late 2020
National hourly earnings growth for small business employees reached its lowest level since December 2020 at 2.58%, continuing to trend below 3% for the 10th month in a row, according to Paychex.
Technology September 4, 2025
CoreTrust and Coupa Expand Their Strategic Partnership
This new phase of their partnership, which began earlier this year, brings Coupa’s AI platform for total spend management into CoreTrust’s ecosystem.
Taxes September 3, 2025
Trump to Ask Supreme Court for Expedited Ruling on Tariffs
The Trump administration will ask the Supreme Court for an expedited ruling in hopes of overturning a federal court decision that many tariffs were illegally imposed, arguing it is essential to keep the president's trade policy intact.
Small Business September 2, 2025
U.S. Trading Partners ‘Dazed and Confused’ After Tariff Court Loss
The legal fight over President Donald Trump’s global tariffs is deepening after a federal appeals court ruled the levies were issued illegally under an emergency law, extending the chaos in global trade.
Small Business September 2, 2025
U.S. Consumer Spending Shows Resilience Despite Stubborn Inflation
U.S. consumer spending rose in July by the most in four months, indicating resilient demand in the face of stubborn inflation.
Small Business August 29, 2025
Off-Peak Shopping Trends Demand Smarter Tax Tech for Retailers
As 85% of consumers begin summer shopping in late winter, businesses face a new peak season – and a growing need for automated tax technology to manage product complexity and compliance
Small Business August 29, 2025
Tariffs Are a Buzzkill for the Coffee Biz
The latest levies have sent importers scrambling and are likely to raise prices for America’s millions of coffee drinkers.