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Federal Contracting Reforms Claimed to Ease Small Business Access
For small business owners, the proposed reforms could make the federal marketplace more accessible. Simplified acquisition procedures are expected to speed up smaller awards, creating entry points for first-time contractors.
SBA Refines Loan Options for Manufacturers with FY 2026 Fee Waiver
The SBA’s Manufacturing Loan Program (MLP) tailors 7(a) and 504 loans for manufacturers, with the new MARC option focused on working capital. For FY 2026 only, SBA will waive upfront fees on 7(a) loans up to $950,000 and all fees on 504 loans.
Small Business Financing Trends: When Optimism Meets Profit Pressure
Even as inflation readings ease, business owners remain cautious about taking on new obligations when their ability to service debt is under pressure.
Digital Payment Adoption for Small Businesses: From Cash Decline to Digital Growth
The key takeaway is that digital payment adoption among small businesses is already high, and this trend is only accelerating. Owners who hesitate risk falling behind customer expectations.
How Small Businesses Are Adopting AI: Lessons from Early Adopters and What to Do Next
This discussion suggests a clear shift in how entrepreneurs think about AI. It’s no longer a distant “nice to have.” It’s being used to save time, strengthen customer relationships, and create efficiencies that help smaller firms compete with larger players.
Small Business Labor Shortage: The 5-Year Crisis That Refuses to End
The combination of widespread unfilled positions and persistent applicant quality concerns suggests small businesses face challenges that extend beyond traditional supply and demand dynamics in the labor market.
Small Business Tariff Impact 2025: Early Warning Signs Every Owner Must Know
The impact of the small business tariff extends far beyond importing companies. Cost increases cascade through distributors, suppliers, and manufacturers before ultimately reaching businesses with no direct international exposure. This supply chain disruption typically unfolds over 3-6 months, giving forward-thinking leaders time to prepare.
Small Business Pricing Strategy: What 5.5 Years of Data Reveals About Profitability
NFIB data from 2020 through July 2025 reveals a pattern that challenges expectations that pricing increases lead to improved profitability. The Pricing-Profit Disconnect During this period, the net percentage of businesses raising prices and their reported net profit trends...
The Cautious Recovery: When Relief Doesn’t Equal Growth Confidence
The US Chamber data shows immediate improvements across key metrics. Cash flow comfort jumped to 73%, up seven percentage points from last quarter. Perhaps more significantly, inflation concerns dropped to 48% – the first time below 50% since Q2 2022. Small business owners can finally breathe again after years of financial pressure.