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5 Red Flags to Watch Out for in Small Business Acquisitions
Recognize the warning signs to help avoid costly mistakes in your next merger or acquisition.Inc. - 12h -
Biden cancels student loan debt for thousands of borrowers
President Joe Biden's administration announced on Friday another $4.28 billion dollars in student loan relief for nearly 55,000 public service workers.ABC News - 12h -
Top 10 Must-Know Small Business Hacks
Here are the best small business tips of the year.Inc. - 15h -
What Does the TikTok Ban Mean for Small Businesses?
The future of the popular video-sharing app is still up in the air. That might be bad news for some.Inc. - 1d -
Biden signs funding bill after Congress narrowly avoids government shutdown
President Biden has signed a bill to fund the government through mid-March after Congress reached an 11th-hour deal to prevent a government shutdown before the holidays. But the chaos that led to ...NBC News - 4h -
Biden Withdraws Proposed Regulations on Student Loans and Trans Athletes
The decision to withdraw the regulations seemed to be an acknowledgment that they would go nowhere under the Trump administration.The New York Times - 1d -
Congress holds votes on government funding as shutdown looms
Watch live coverage as lawmakers in Congress hold votes on plans to fund the government and avert a government shutdown ahead of the holidays.NBC News - 1d -
Senators urge Biden to delay TikTok ban
Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) urged President Biden on Thursday to grant TikTok a 90-day extension to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban. The pair ...The Hill - 1d -
Biden canceling student loan debt for 55K public service workers
President Biden announced on Friday he would be canceling more student debt for tens of thousands of public service workers, possibly his last major move on the issue before leaving office in a ...The Hill - 1d -
Could DOGE be a Good Thing For Small Business Contractors?
The Department of Government Efficiency is expected to slash the federal workforce with a machete. How far could that cut into the federal contracting process?Inc. - 1d -
Uncertainty for Farmers, Business Owners After Billions in Disaster Relief Falters
Spending bill rejection means no disaster relief for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.Inc. - 2d -
Carolina senators threaten to vote against funding deal without disaster money
Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) threatened Thursday to vote against any government funding package that doesn’t include disaster relief for the victims of hurricanes Helene ...The Hill - 2d -
Will Trump's deportations create a hardship for small businesses? Let’s hope so.
I shouldn’t have to write this, but it is illegal to hire an undocumented worker,The Hill - 2d -
Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.CBS News - 3d -
Shutdown Threat Looms as Trump Urges Congress to Reject Spending Bill
This would be the first government shutdown since 2018 into 2019 — during Trump’s first four-year White House term.Inc. - 3d -
Beanie Babies creator Ty supporting small businesses with its latest creation
Toymaker Ty is continuing its mission to support small businesses by selling its latest creation, Beanie Bouncers, only at independently-owned small gift and specialty shops across the U.S. and ...CBS News - 3d -
EU watchdogs call for disaster-relief fund in wake of Valencia floods
Climate change increasing frequency of natural disasters, leaving more of their multibillion-euro costs uninsured, says reportFinancial Times - 3d -
SBA to Get $2.2 Billion in Disaster Aid, as Congress Unveils $100 Billion Ahead of Weekend Deadline
Congress has finally released its plan to replenish the Small Business Administration’s disaster aid program two months after the agency’s coffers were depleted.Inc. - 3d -
Government funding bill will run through March, include $100B in disaster aid
Pieces of a bipartisan effort to prevent a government shutdown during the holiday season are beginning to come into focus, including a March end-date and $100 billion in disaster aid. GOP ...The Hill - 4d -
Biden Administration Agrees to Record $15 Billion Loan to PG&E
The Energy Department loan would finance the California utility’s efforts to upgrade the power grid and reduce emissions.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Congress’ year-end funding deal ‘not quite there’ ahead of Friday shutdown cliff
Disputes continue over agriculture aid and other potential add-ons.Politico - 5d -
Terrorism victims push Congress on relief funding
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US victims of terrorism want Congress to boost relief ...The Hill - 5d -
Regulatory Pressures Weigh on Small-Business Owners
Small-business owners are overwhelmed by what’s required to keep up with regulatory compliance. But they hope they’ll have less to sweat in 2025.Inc. - 5d -
How Marketers and Small Businesses Are Pivoting Ahead of TikTok Ban
Though lawmakers have all but sealed TikTok’s fate in the U.S., the social media platform remains hugely popular and many businesses rely on it to reach younger customers.Inc. - 5d -
Biden urges Congress to 'do something' for gun reform on Sandy Hook shooting anniversary
President Biden marked the 12th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut on Saturday with a fresh pitch for Congress to act on gun reform legislation. Biden in a ...The Hill - Dec. 14 -
Ukraine war escalates as Biden sends $20bn loan before Trump presidency
Both sides scramble to put their forces in best position in preparation for expected change in US foreign policy. The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
'I wish I never got that loan': Small businesses say Covid loan repayments became a nightmare
Small-business owners say their Covid disaster loans were wrongly deemed delinquent or in default as a result of errors by the Small Business Administration.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Biden Calls Project 2025 an ‘Economic Disaster,’ Prays That Trump Will Throw It Away
President Joe Biden reflected on his economic achievements during an address at the Brookings Institution, reminding attendees about the strong economy he’s leaving for his successor.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Small business optimism jumps after election: NFIB
Small business optimism jumped in November, surpassing the 50-year average for the first time in nearly three years, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The Small ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Small Businesses Handling Shorter Holiday Shopping Season With Earlier Events and Promotions
A quirk of the calendar means there are only 27 shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, forcing business owners to hustle for shoppers’ business.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Small-Business Optimism Surges Post-Election
Following Donald Trump’s win, small-business optimism rose to a level not seen in nearly three years.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
EU’s new agriculture chief seeks more funds for small farmers
Christophe Hansen seeks changes to bloc’s multibillion-euro farm subsidy schemeFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Small businesses being 'crucified' by sea border
Stormont will vote on whether NI's Brexit deal should continue to operate for another four years.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
If DOGE Treats Government Like a Business, It Could Be a Disaster
A lot of what the government does is hard to quantify and involves complicated tasks that inevitably require bureaucratic coordination and, yes, inefficiency.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Trump Picks Kelly Loeffler, a Top Donor, to Head Small Business Administration
During a brief stint as a senator from Georgia, she became a fervent supporter of the president-elect’s agenda near the end of his first term.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Why Small-Business Owners Are Cheering the Suspension of the Corporate Transparency Act
A Texas judge delivered a nationwide injunction against application of a law requiring small businesses to report their real beneficial owners by January 1.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing
As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Trump picks former Sen. Kelly Loeffler for small business administrator
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will nominate former Sen.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs
While the impact of the proposed import duties will hit small businesses hard, many are awaiting their final form before calculating their own costs.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
How One Entrepreneur Is Making PR Accessible for Small Businesses
Jenny Nguyen has reimagined publicity for independent designers and craftspeople. In the process, she built a community.Inc. - Dec. 2
