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.
Small Business August 5, 2025
Thryv Launches Payroll Solution for SMBs
The small business marketing and sales platform has introduced Thryv Workforce Center, a solution that manages payroll and automated tax calculations for businesses directly within their existing Thryv account.
Small Business August 5, 2025
New Visa Policy for Foreign Visitors Will Require Posting a Bond of Up to $15,000
The State Department will require some tourists and business travelers to pay bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 to come into the country. When they leave the country, the money will be returned.
Small Business August 5, 2025
Customs Agency Posts Guidance on Rollout of New Tariffs
The expanded reciprocal tariffs will not apply to any products loaded onto a vessel for transport into the United States before 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday.
Taxes August 1, 2025
Trump Sets 10% Minimum Global Tariff, Raises Canada Rate to 35%
Most of the rates will take effect after midnight on Aug. 7 to allow time for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make necessary changes to collect the levies.
Small Business July 30, 2025
Citing Potential for Fraud, States Pass New Crypto ATM Laws
They may resemble other ATMs, but officials are increasingly warning about the potential for fraud with the expanding fleet of cryptocurrency ATMs popping up across the country.
Small Business July 30, 2025
Reciprocal Tariffs Explained: Impact on U.S. Businesses
Reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries were set to increase July 9, 2025. However, on July 7, the White House extended the current 10% modified reciprocal tariffs until August 1, 2025.
Small Business July 30, 2025
A Section 1202 Walkthrough: The Qualified Small Business Stock Gain Exclusion
A further benefit of owning QSBS is that a taxpayer who sellers QSBS can make a Section 1045 election to roll proceeds tax-free into other QSBS investments.
Small Business July 30, 2025
Lili Unveils BusinessBuild Program to Help Small Businesses Build Their Credit Profile
Lili announced on July 30 the launch of the Lili BusinessBuild Program, a credit-building solution that helps entrepreneurs build and monitor their business credit profile directly from their Lili account.
Small Business July 29, 2025
Mastercard Accelerates B2B Payment Automation Globally with Acceptance Innovations
The expanded offerings deliver a fast, innovative B2B payment experience for both buyers and suppliers at an opportune time when embracing the digitization of commercial payments is increasingly moving from optional to essential.
Payroll July 29, 2025
Your Boss Can Fire You For These Off-Duty Social Media Posts, Legal Expert Warns
A law firm CEO explains how at-will employment laws allow companies to terminate workers for off-duty social media activity that conflicts with their values.
Small Business July 28, 2025
More Americans Will Rely on Debt and Pay Later Plans this Holiday Season, Shows Survey
Nearly half (47%) of respondents anticipate spending the most on holiday purchases in 2025 with Amazon, other big box retailers like Walmart, Target, etc. (32%), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (25%), and 18% with small businesses.
Small Business July 28, 2025
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill in the Senate to Boost Retirement Security Through Employee Ownership
The Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025 would encourage S corporation business owners to form Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).