Business

December’s Economic Dip Is a Planning Signal for Small Businesses
S&P Global surveys reveal softer growth and higher operating pressures, reinforcing the need for resilient 2026 strategies.

PayPal’s Strategic Push Into Banking Could Reshape Small-Business Finance in 2026
PayPal’s application for a U.S. banking charter signals deeper fintech integration into lending, deposits, and capital access for entrepreneurs.

Why Charitable Giving Should Be Part of Your 2026 Tax Strategy
New deduction thresholds, timing opportunities, and entity-level decisions make giving more strategic than ever.

Why Redundancy, Not Optimism, Creates Predictable Businesses
Most small businesses run on hope and single points of failure. Predictable businesses run on systems that don’t collapse when one thing breaks.

Why Small Businesses Need Strategic Holiday Planning in 2025
Tight margins, shifting demand, and higher operating costs make holiday decisions more consequential than ever

How Economic Uncertainty Affects Small Business Hiring
When the labor pipeline narrows, wages rise and contractors pause, founders must adjust their hiring strategy with precision, not panic.

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.




