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Seven major UK banks have executed the world's first live interbank transactions using tokenized sterling deposits...

UK Banks Complete First Interbank Tokenized Deposit

Seven major UK banks have executed the world's first live interbank transactions using tokenized sterling deposits, testing programmable payments for

2026-09-25
The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing to more than double the revenue and employee size limits that define...

SBA Proposes Doubling Small Business Size Limits

The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing to more than double the revenue and employee size limits that define a small business in several

2026-09-24
The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed simplifying industry codes and raising employee thresholds, which...

SBA Proposes Overhaul to Expand Small Business Eligibility

The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed simplifying industry codes and raising employee thresholds, which could allow over 110,000 more...

2026-09-06
The University of Hawaii launches a free online cybersecurity clinic series for small businesses, funded by a $1 million...

Free Cybersecurity Clinic for Hawaii Small Businesses

The University of Hawaii launches a free online cybersecurity clinic series for small businesses, funded by a $1 million Google grant, with the first

2026-09-05
The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed simplifying and expanding its size standards, which could slightly...

SBA Proposes Higher Employee Thresholds for Small Business

The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed simplifying and expanding its size standards, which could slightly increase the number of...

2026-09-04
The Pittsburgh Penguins and First National Bank are accepting applications for their fourth annual small business...

FNB, Penguins Launch Fourth Small Business Camp

The Pittsburgh Penguins and First National Bank are accepting applications for their fourth annual small business development program, offering five...

2026-09-02
Retirement benefits are now a key hiring and retention tool for small businesses, driven by new laws, technology, and...

Small Businesses Adopt Retirement Plans

Retirement benefits are now a key hiring and retention tool for small businesses, driven by new laws, technology, and high employee demand.

2026-09-02
Third-generation restaurateur Jon Spiteri argues the common managerial advice to 'leave your problems at the door' is...

Jon Spiteri Rejects Leave Problems at Door

Third-generation restaurateur Jon Spiteri argues the common managerial advice to 'leave your problems at the door' is wrong, advocating instead for a

2026-09-01
A guide for small business owners on structuring employee performance reviews, emphasizing clear goals, specific...

Employee Evaluation Writing Tips

A guide for small business owners on structuring employee performance reviews, emphasizing clear goals, specific feedback, and a balanced approach to...

2026-09-01
German neobroker Scalable Capital has become the first European bank to let customers connect external AI assistants like...

Scalable Capital Opens Platform to ChatGPT

German neobroker Scalable Capital has become the first European bank to let customers connect external AI assistants like ChatGPT directly to real...

2026-09-01
The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing to dramatically raise the revenue and employee caps that define a...

SBA Proposes Billion-Dollar Firms as Small

The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing to dramatically raise the revenue and employee caps that define a small business, potentially...

2026-08-27
Julia Collins, the first Black woman to co-found a unicorn startup, helped launch Zume Pizza to a $1 billion valuation in...

Julia Collins: First Black Woman Co-Founder

Julia Collins, the first Black woman to co-found a unicorn startup, helped launch Zume Pizza to a $1 billion valuation in 2018. After leaving Zume...

2026-08-26
Employee reviews serve as a crucial tool for improving workplace performance by providing structured feedback, fostering...

Maximizing Employee Reviews for Workplace Productivity

Employee reviews serve as a crucial tool for improving workplace performance by providing structured feedback, fostering open communication, and...

2026-08-24
Selecting the ideal tax regime is crucial for small businesses in Brazil, as it affects the company's cash flow, product...

Choosing the Right Tax Regime for Your Small Business

Selecting the ideal tax regime is crucial for small businesses in Brazil, as it affects the company's cash flow, product pricing, and...

2026-08-20
Brazil's new investment map is changing with the arrival of the Reforma Tributária, affecting the way investors earn and...

Brazil's New Investment Map: What Changes in Your Wallet in 2027

Brazil's new investment map is changing with the arrival of the Reforma Tributária, affecting the way investors earn and pay taxes. Here's what you...

2026-08-18
The Brazilian government has introduced new rules for employee meal benefits, including the Vale-Alimentação and...

Brazilian Government Introduces New Rules for Employee Meal Benefits

The Brazilian government has introduced new rules for employee meal benefits, including the Vale-Alimentação and Vale-Refeição programs. The changes...

2026-08-16
Treating employee benefits as a strategic financial tool can turn a perceived cost into a source of efficiency, lower...

Why Corporate Benefits Should Be Integrated into a Company’s Financial Strategy

Treating employee benefits as a strategic financial tool can turn a perceived cost into a source of efficiency, lower administrative overhead, reduce...

2026-08-16