Minimum Wage And Employer Costs
A tracked countries dataset for our small business coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.

Chewy Expects $50 Million AI Savings by 2027
Chewy CEO Sumit Singh says AI tools are projected to cut costs by $50 million in fiscal 2027, with savings coming from customer service, pharmacy

House Subcommittee Examines Crypto's Small Business Impact
A U.S. House subcommittee hearing explored how digital assets like stablecoins could lower transaction costs and speed up payments for small...

Avant Applies for National Bank Charter to Serve Customers
Fintech lender Avant has applied for a national bank charter, aiming to reduce costs and offer integrated banking products directly to middle-income

House Panel Debates Energy Costs for Small Business
A House subcommittee hearing examined rising energy costs and infrastructure demands, with witnesses debating policy impacts on small businesses.

San Francisco Baklava Baker Struggles Amid AI Boom
Tolgay Karabulut, founder of BaklavaStory, details the financial strain of running a small bakery in San Francisco, where high labor costs and a...

Realty ONE Group: $15k Franchise Option
Realty ONE Group offers a low-cost real estate franchise with a minimum cash investment of $15,000, while other options such as Truly Nolen of...

Understanding the Criteria for Withdrawing 40% of FGTS
The FGTS is a right of workers with a signed contract that is deposited monthly by the employer and can only be withdrawn under specific conditions...

Can Employers Legally Search Employees' Bags? Understanding Workplace Inspections Under Brazilian Labor Law
This article explores the legal boundaries of workplace bag searches in Brazil, balancing employers' rights to protect assets with employees' privacy...