Another busy week for small business owners in America is in the books. So, let’s take a look back at what you may have missed. In the news this week, we learned about how a member of the DeLorean family is looking to relaunch the iconic vehicle brand. Plus, there were some interesting partnerships formed…
Fiverr has announced its acquisition of AutoDS, a subscription-based platform that provides end-to-end solutions for dropshippers. AutoDS offers tools for product research and sourcing, inventory management, and automated fulfillment, catering to tens of thousands of paying subscribers worldwide. Strategic Synergies and Growth Fiverr’s acquisition of AutoDS aligns with its strategy to expand its offerings beyond…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the awarding of $7 million in PRIME grants to 28 nonprofit organizations across the country. These grants are part of the 2024 Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) and are aimed at providing training, program development, and increased access to capital for disadvantaged microentrepreneurs. SBA Administrator Isabel…
An Ohio man, Eric Moesle of Pickerington, has pleaded guilty to charges of failing to pay more than $750,000 in employment taxes and not filing employment tax returns, according to an announcement from the Department of Justice. Moesle, who served as the office manager for Elemental Dental in Pataskala, Ohio, from 2014 through 2020, was…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that tax relief is now available for individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Debby in South Carolina, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. The relief includes the postponement of various tax filing and payment deadlines to February 3, 2025. Affected Areas The IRS is offering relief to any area…
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi has issued permanent injunctions against Thomas Walt Dallas, Jason Todd Mardis, and Capital Preservation Services LLC. These injunctions prevent them from making statements about tax benefits for compensation. The defendants agreed to these injunctions. According to the complaint, Dallas, Mardis, and Capital Preservation Services marketed…
Working Not Working Inc., a Fiverr company (NYSE: FVRR) and a leading platform for creative talent discovery, has released findings from its first-ever (un)Happiness Survey, revealing a significant dissatisfaction among full-time creative professionals. The survey, conducted across nearly 1,000 full-time employees within the Working Not Working network, highlights a growing discontent fueled by a perceived…
The SBA recently announced a new initiative called MySBA Certifications, designed to streamline the process for small business owners to apply for and manage federal contracting certifications. This new digital platform, set to launch in September, is part of the SBA’s multi-year effort to modernize its customer experience. Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman emphasized the importance…
This week on The Small Business Radio Show, I talked family business with Kat DeLorean. Her father John created the iconic DeLorean sports car, best known as the time machine from ‘Back to the Future.’ Her mom, model Christine Ferrare wanted her to get into modeling but she quit to give her child what she…
Canva has announced its acquisition of the generative AI platform Leonardo.Ai, marking a significant step towards advancing its mission of empowering everyone to design. This acquisition is part of Canva’s strategy to scale its visual AI technology and continue innovating in the field of design. Background and Goals Since its launch in 2013, Canva has…