Communities across the U.S. are still recovering from the pandemic. Luckily, many are offering grants to support their small business community. From seafood producers in Maine to downtown businesses in St. Louis, here are small business grants supporting local economies throughout the U.S. St. Louis Small Business Grant Fund St. Louis is launching a grant…
Grants don’t need to be repaid, and that is why as a small business owner you owe to yourself to apply if you qualify, especially during these challenging times. Whether it is a public or private grant, the organizations offering them are looking to help you achieve a certain goal. From public grants looking to…
Small business grants can support various business goals throughout the year. As Q2 begins, there are plenty of opportunities to jumpstart your goals with extra funding. This month’s small business grants feature opportunities for businesses in agriculture, tech, and foodservice, spread from California to Massachusetts. Small Business Grants with an April Deadline Here’s a list…
Sometimes finding a useful and actionable small business book is like combing the beaches with a metal detector; you sift through tons of garbage only to discover a gem encrusted with dirt and silt. This was my experience with $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No by Alex Hormozi.…
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For business owners and entrepreneurs on the market for a new phone that doesn’t break the bank, then may be be pleased to learn that Apple has released a new budget-friendly iPhone SE. Apple Releases a New Budget-Friendly iPhone SE Starting at $429 or from $17.87 a month on a 24-month contract, the new iPhone…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against software company Intuit, for deceiving consumers with advertisements pitching “free” tax filing. In the lawsuit, the FTC is alleging that Intuit’s advertisements touting their supposedly “free” products mislead consumers into believing that they can file their taxes for free through TurboTax, its tax software. Intuit…
Opening an Etsy shop can provide a fun and relatively affordable way to start a business. However, it isn’t completely free. Etsy charges a few fees to sellers in exchange for the increased visibility and transaction services the site provides. Here’s a guide for those thinking of selling on Etsy. What are Etsy Fees? Etsy…
If you work in an office, safety and comfort are important for your workforce to remain productive. Very often, one might need to coast from one desk to another to grab a file or hold discussions with coworkers. However, most chair casters might not withstand the constant work demands of a busy workplace and will…
The federal tax system is a pay-as-you-go model. Generally, employees meet their tax payment obligations through wage withholding. But there’s no withholding (yet) on self-employment earnings. Usually, self-employed individuals meet their tax payment obligations through estimated taxes. The following are some general questions about federal estimated taxes and what to do. What are estimated taxes?…