December was a month to remember for small businesses in the U. S. , with sales picking up speed as holiday shoppers rushed to finish their gift lists. The Fiserv Small Business Index, which tracks transactions from about 2 million small businesses, climbed to 146 in December, a 3-point increase fro
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation, it posed new hurdles for businesses and worker safety. In response, a team of experts from various fields conducted the COVID-19 Worksite Impact Survey. This survey aimed to understand how the pandemic was affecting small and medium businesses in te
Paul Rosenbluh got shocking news while buying another restaurant: his diner in Altadena, California, had burned down. Fox's Restaurant, a beloved spot since 1955, was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. He was in Vancouver when he saw the charred remains on Facebook. Business had been good, with many regul
Imagine building a successful business for years, only to have it reduced to ashes in a matter of hours. That's the reality for restaurant owners Paul Rosenbluh and Monique King. They were miles away, finalizing another business deal, when the Eaton Fire tore through their beloved diner, Fox's Resta
The wealthy couldn't be happier. Bitcoin soared past $100, 000 last year, and banks celebrated Donald Trump's victory. Wall Street is eagerly waiting for stock gains in 2025. At the same time, homelessness jumped 18%. Small business owners worry about Trump's tariffs and immigration threats. It's a
Sandy Young, the President of Verdis, has been highlighted for her impressive achievements in the business world. Based in Coeur d’Alene, her company specializes in civil engineering and construction for various clients, including private, commercial, industrial, and even government sectors. Her ded
Imagine running a small business and suddenly losing a powerful tool like TikTok. That’s what millions of small business owners might face if a TikTok ban happens. Desiree Hill from Crown’s Corner Mechanic in Georgia knows this worry all too well. She started as a mobile mechanic and grew her busine
You might think that offering discounts to women on Ladies' Night would boost business, but it can actually put small restaurants out of business. That's what happened to Lima Restaurant in California. The owner, John Marquez, had to close after settling a discrimination lawsuit over a Ladies' Night
In a recent turn of events, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has stepped in to help small businesses. The court has decided to temporarily block a rule that would have required small businesses to report information about their owners. This rule, part of the Corporate Transparency Ac
Imagine this: your small business, which you've poured your heart into, now has to share personal info like your home address and ID with the government. Seems invasive, right? Well, that's what the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is all about. This law, aimed at stopping money laundering, was rece
