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Giving Tuesday 2021
As Americans gear up for Christmas with Black Friday shopping and Cyber Monday sales, another event just around the corner...November 9, 2021 -
Inflation is Tightening Consumer Wallets and Small Business Budgets
The latest figures on inflation—or the rate at which prices rise—are in. And it’s not good for American consumers or... -
Small Business Tax Deduction is On the Ropes
This week, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced legislation that would amount to a tax hike for some small businesses. More... -
U.S. Lawmaker Pushes Wealth Tax
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is once again pushing for Congress to adopt a so-called “wealth tax” on “ultra-millionaires.” The policy is... -
Some Small Businesses Were Able to Beat the Odds and Thrive During the Pandemic
It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic wiped-out many small businesses as local and state governments instituted lockdown measures and... -
Information on Next Round of Stimulus Checks
Today, Congress formally passed yet another coronavirus relief package—legislation that is expected to be signed into law by President Biden....March 10, 2021 | Civic and Economic Literacy -
New Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program
On Monday, February 22, the Biden administration released a statement of changes they are making to the Paycheck Protection Program...February 23, 2021 | Small Business -
New Survey: One-Third of Small Businesses Couldn’t Pay January Rent
A new survey from Alignable, which polled 10,325 small business owners in January, found that one-third of businesses were unable to...January 21, 2021 | Small Business -
Small Business Holiday Wish Granted: More PPP Funding
After months of negotiations, Congress has finally passed a new, $900 billion COVID-19 relief package. The package includes funding for...December 22, 2020 | Small Business -
Small businesses are in need of more PPP funding
A bipartisan group of senators is holding meetings regarding another round of COVID-19 legislation. This comes after months of negotiations...December 2, 2020 | Small Business -
This Year’s Average Turkey Day Tab
It’s turkey time once again! And this year, home cooks will have something extra to be thankful for: A drop...November 23, 2020 | I Had No Idea -
What’s Going on in Georgia? Runoff Elections Explained
You’ve probably heard about the upcoming Senate runoff elections in Georgia. But why are they happening and what do they...November 18, 2020 | Civic and Economic Literacy -
New Survey: Small Business Optimism Remains Strong
According to The inaugural American Express Entrepreneurial Spirit Trendex, a new survey of small business owners and consumers, optimism remains...November 11, 2020 | Small Business -
New Study: Best Cities for Women Business Owners
In the United States, female entrepreneurship is on the rise. There are over 12.3 million women-owned businesses, which employ nearly 9 million Americans. In...September 8, 2020 | Small Business -
The Success of the Paycheck Protection Program
When the pandemic hit, many small businesses were left out in the cold. After being compelled to close or adjust...August 31, 2020 | Civic and Economic Literacy
