


Optimism Up for Small Business
Despite the uncertainty generated by tariffs and tariff threats, small business owners’ optimism is rising. That’s according to the Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a lobbying group for small business owners....
Reflections on Tax Time
April is known as much for being “tax time” as it is for being the month where we usually expect more showers that pave the way for May flowers. All forms of entrepreneurship require the entrepreneur to own the process of ensuring taxes are filed in a timely fashion....
Treasury Department May Fine Small Businesses $10,000 for Missing B.O.I. Report
Small businesses and their owners could face penalties of $10,000 or more if they don’t comply with a new U.S. Treasury Department reporting requirement by year’s end — and evidence suggests many haven’t yet complied. The Corporate Transparency Act, passed in 2021,...
Good News
Small business owners are collectively breathing a sigh of relief at the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates. CNBC and SurveyMonkey’s Small Business Survey for Q3 found that owners said lower interest rates will lead them to increase investments, expand...