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Portland Councilors Propose Small Business Tax Relief
Portland city councilors propose a tax overhaul to aid small businesses, while corporate treasurers face challenges integrating fragmented payment systems.
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Mona Secures $3.5M for AI Small Business Financing Platform
Mona has raised $3.5 million in an oversubscribed funding round to scale its AI-driven financial coaching and lending marketplace.
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Small Business Preparedness Survey 2026 Reveals Optimism Gap
A new survey finds 85% of small business owners expect stronger revenue through 2026, yet 97% feel unprepared in at least one key area.
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Liberate AI transforms claims processing
Liberate's AI agents enabled insurers to handle 14 times normal claim volume during back-to-back hurricanes without adding staff.
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OpenAI Partners with America's SBDC for Small Business AI
OpenAI and America's SBDC launched a pilot on September 30, 2026, to train 150 advisors who will deliver in-person AI workshops to at least 1,000 small businesses.
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Meta Expands Muse AI Agent to Small Businesses
Meta has launched Muse for Small Business, a free AI agent that integrates with tools like QuickBooks, Shopify, and Canva to help owners manage operations.
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Federal Reserve Proposes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules
The Federal Reserve issued two proposals under the GENIUS Act to regulate payment stablecoins. The rules would require full asset backing for tokens and establish a new application process for banks seeking to issue them.
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AI Chatbot Number Reliability Risks Small Business Customer Trust
A BMW dealership's AI chatbot made a mistaken $27,000 buyback offer. Generative models often produce inconsistent numbers, pushing experts to recommend pairing AI with deterministic calculation tools.
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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 industries.
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Portland Fair Share Tax raises CEO surtax
Portland's proposed Fair Share Tax would increase a surtax on 405 mega corporations with high CEO pay ratios while raising the business license tax.
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Study: AI Returns Depend on Business Workflow Overhaul
A PYMNTS Intelligence report finds that deeper AI adoption yields higher returns, but only when companies fix underlying organizational issues.
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Maryland Governor Seeks SBA Disaster Loans for Anne Arundel County
Governor Wes Moore requested a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration on July 9, 2026, to provide low-interest loans to small businesses.
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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 businesses.
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Maryland Seeks SBA Disaster Loans for Anne Arundel County
Governor Wes Moore has asked the U.S. Small Business Administration to declare a disaster for Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
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LA County Grants Aid West Hollywood Businesses After Water Main Break
Los Angeles County has launched a Small Business Recovery Grant program for businesses impacted by a July 2026 water main break near Sunset Boulevard.
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Mastercard Report: Small Businesses Prioritize Stability
A new global report from Mastercard finds small business owners are redefining growth, with 68% prioritizing stability over fast expansion.
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Bottomline Launches Global Pay Connect SaaS Platform
Bottomline has launched a new SaaS platform, Global Pay Connect, aimed at helping financial institutions modernize payment systems and integrate real-time payments.
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House Panel to Vote on 10 Small Business Bills Sept. 16
The House Small Business Committee will vote on 10 measures covering cybersecurity, manufacturing, foreign threats, and federal contracting.
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Oklahoma Hotelier Credits Tax Cuts for Expansion
Tina Patel, CFO of Promise Hotels, says permanent tax provisions gave her family business the confidence to expand.
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ND SBDC Highlights Partnership Strategy for Small Business Support
The North Dakota Small Business Development Center emphasizes its collaborative network with lenders, economic developers, and other state programs.
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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.
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DOE Opens $147 Million in SBIR-STTR Phase II Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy has opened approximately $147 million in Phase II funding for small business technology projects.
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Michigan Small Business Survey Reveals Five Key Needs
A state survey of 60 Michigan small business stakeholders identified ecosystem coordination and technical assistance as top priorities.
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North Carolina Seeks Small Business Input on State Contracting Program
The NC Department of Administration is gathering feedback to redesign its Small Business Enterprise Program.
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U.S. Bank Pilots Stablecoin for Cross-Border Business Payments
U.S. Bank has launched a dollar-backed stablecoin, USBDC, and completed a pilot cross-border transaction between its own entities in North America.
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UConn Student Launches Cybersecurity Firm for Small Business
Justin Fargo, a 19-year-old UConn student, has founded Ironhead, a cybersecurity firm helping small businesses meet U.S.
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SBA Promotes CHOICE Arrangements for Small Business Health Benefits
The U.S. Small Business Administration is promoting CHOICE Arrangements, a rebranded health benefits model.
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SBA Proposes Major Small Business Size Standard Overhaul
The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed a sweeping revision to its size standards.
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Smallest Businesses Lag
Labor Day finds Main Street approaching the fourth quarter with more ways to sell, get paid and source goods than it had four years ago.
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SBA and DOE Launch Energy Investment Initiative for Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration and Department of Energy have partnered to launch the SBIC-E Initiative, a program designed to stimulate private investment.
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5 Small Business Ideas You Can Start From Home
According to Chris Morris, roughly half of the 36.2 million small businesses in the U.S. are based out of people's homes.
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SBA Proposes Overhaul to Expand Small Business Eligibility
The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed simplifying industry codes and raising employee thresholds.
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Yuno Partners with Revolut to Simplify Merchant Payments
Yuno's new partnership with Revolut Business allows eligible merchants to quickly activate Revolut's payment stack, including checkout.
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Kenya orders foreign small business crackdown
President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on foreigners operating small-scale businesses.
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SBA Proposes Higher Employee Thresholds for Small Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration has proposed simplifying and expanding its size standards.
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Small Business Mercado founder aims to uplift vendors
Cristian Berumen launched the Small Business Mercado to help local vendors grow by providing space, organization, and a family-like atmosphere.
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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.
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Small Business Owners Sue NYC Over City-Owned Grocery Plan
A coalition of small business owners is suing New York City to stop Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan for five city-owned grocery stores.
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Founders' Identity Crisis Stalls Growth
A leadership expert writing for Entrepreneur explains how founders who reach seven-figure revenue often become their own business's biggest bottleneck.
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McNeese Offers Free September Business Workshops
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University is hosting free workshops in September 2026 on topics including AI tools.
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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 fostering growth.
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AI Eases Vendor Lock-in, Aids Small Business
Artificial intelligence is reducing the technical barriers to migrating business data and systems, undermining the 'stickiness' that has protected large vendors.
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Small Business AI Use Rises, But Training Gap Remains
A 2026 survey shows 66% of small businesses now use AI, with 70% reporting revenue gains. However, 70% also say they need more training to use the technology effectively, highlighting a gap between adoption and strategic mastery.
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Polsky Alumni Win $1M in Grants, Expand Storefronts
Alumni of the Polsky Small Business Growth Program are opening new storefronts and securing grants and contracts worth over $1 million.
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Samsung Launches Galaxy S26 FE With AI Tools
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 FE, a mid-range smartphone with AI features and seven years of software support, targeting small business owners.
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Harvard Clones Professors for $699 Bootcamp
Harvard Business School uses faculty avatars to coach founders in a $699, week program, Georgia Tech’s Jill Watson AI tutor raises student success rates.
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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.
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Instinct Nears $2.5 Billion Valuation
Instinct, founded in 2025, has raised $350 million and is nearing a $2.5 billion valuation as its AI assistant takes over daily chores.
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US Aircraft Carrier Leaves Middle East After 9-Month Mission
The USS Abraham Lincoln has ended its mission in the Middle East and is heading back to San Diego after nine months at sea.