#small-business
Financial management strategies and tools for small business owners
The CFPB's $8 late-fee rule was blocked in court. Now the bureau is revisiting late fees via an advance notice — 15-day grace, 25% of minimum, and tighter immunity. Learn what small businesses carrying balances should expect.
Chicago City Council failed to override Mayor Johnson's veto — the tipped wage phase-out to full $16.60 minimum by July 1 2028 continues. Payroll and menu math for operators.
Cin7, Katana, and inFlow solve different inventory problems. Learn how to match your sales channels, BOM needs, and integrations to the right platform before you lock in.
Colorado HB25B-1005 eliminates the state sales tax vendor fee Jan 1 2026 — retailers must remit 100% of state sales tax, no 4% allowance. What changes.
Crime scene cleanup jobs range $1,500 to $45,000+ and most are insurance-paid. Learn how to price biohazard labor and disposal, bill insurance directly, and document for adjusters and victim programs.
80% of owners have most wealth tied to the business and only 20-30% of listings sell. Learn how to build outside wealth while you run the company, not just when you exit.
The $800 duty-free de minimis ended Aug 29, 2025 for all countries. Learn why every shipment now needs formal entry, 10-50% tariffs, and the CBP postal process starting July 24, 2026.
Florida's HB 197 would expand E-Verify from 25+ to every private employer; Indiana's FAIRNESS Act covers every employer July 1, 2026 with $10K fines. Learn who must enroll and the day-one compliance steps.
EO 14267 directed FTC and DOJ to identify anticompetitive regulations — they returned 125+ rules for review. What it changes and what it doesn't for compliance.
Franchise attorneys say 2026 FDD renewal brings heightened state scrutiny on costs, fees, and Item 19. Learn the junk-fee ban, Virginia and California broker rules, and the renewal season workflow.
FOMC voted 12–0 June 17 2026 to hold fed funds at 3.5–3.75% and IORB at 3.65% — no 2026 cuts projected, five reform task forces launched.
A third of nonprofits report government funding disruptions in 2026, with 300+ proposed changes to 2 CFR 200. Learn the fixed-amount award elimination, pass-through risks, and emergency steps.
