Business

Why a Government Shutdown Can Become a Compliance Risk for Small Businesses
When federal agencies pause reviews and approvals, small businesses face a hidden exposure that begins long before oversight returns.

Why Founders Are Turning to Fintech and Embedded Finance for Capital
With credit tightening, more founders are turning to fast, data-driven capital, but each option demands careful scrutiny.

10 Strategic Investments to Make Before Year-End to Fund Next Year
Use the final stretch of the year to lower your tax bill—and build financial leverage for what comes next.

When One Client, One Account, or One Adviser Flips Your Business
How financial concentration risk leaves small businesses as vulnerable as a global cloud outage.

When Giants Fall: What the Pharmacy Collapse Teaches Small Business Leaders
Rite Aid, Walgreens, and CVS are contracting fast. Their failures are case studies in leverage, structure, and resilience.

AI Agents Reshaping Trade & Supply Chain Autonomy
How agentic AI is quietly giving small and midsize firms more control over procurement, logistics, and margin predictability.

Small Business Optimism Hits a 6-Year High, But Taxes Still Weigh Heavily
Despite rising confidence across Main Street, nearly one in five owners name taxes as their top concern. Here’s how to turn anxiety into clarity.

CEOs Betting Big on AI: What Small Business Leaders Should Watch
Nearly 70% of large-company CEOs expect AI to deliver returns within three years, pushing shifts in structure, investment, and competitive dynamics.

Finally, a Loan Program Built for Small Manufacturers
The SBA’s MARC program opens this fall, offering flexible credit lines, lower fees, and a chance to ease the capital crunch facing U.S. producers.

How to Stop Overpaying the Government
Every year, small businesses hand the IRS more than they owe. Here’s how to build a tax strategy that puts that money back into your business.




