BUSINESS

Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

New Law Firm Focuses on Fair Tax Advice

"Jarrett S. Kalish, once a judge in New York City's tax court and adviser to the city’s finance department, has opened Kalish Law LLC. The company promises a mix of tax advice and dispute solutions for businesses and public groups. Kalish’s background in government, court work, and big law firms sh

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Feb 10 2026BUSINESS

Couples Fight IRS Over Home and App Costs

A married pair ran several projects under a single LLC. They built houses on their big farm, made an app to help people stop using the internet too much, and even tried a quick mulching side job. After filing taxes for 2017‑2019, the IRS said their business expense claims were not allowed. The coupl

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Feb 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Future‑Tech Shifts: What 2026 Means for Small and Big Businesses

The next year promises big changes in how companies work. Tech giants like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are speeding up their digital upgrades while cars, medicine and manufacturing firms follow suit. This rush means new tools are arriving faster than ever before. One of the biggest trends is “agen

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Feb 07 2026BUSINESS

Small Biz Boost: $2, 500 Grants and Coaching for Washtenaw Owners

The county has opened a new window of help for local entrepreneurs who felt the squeeze of COVID‑19. A fresh grant program gives up to $2, 500 to small businesses that kept running through the pandemic and offers free coaching from two local partners. The initiative is run by the Office of Communi

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Competition, Not a Shortcut: How 8(a) Contracts Work

The public debate about the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program has drifted from facts to exaggeration. Many claim the program lets firms grab federal contracts without competition, but that is a false picture. An 8(a) company does not have a special license to win contracts by default. It

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Feb 06 2026BUSINESS

Yerba Mate Venture Links to the Trump Family?

Barron Trump, son of former President Donald Trump, may be involved in a new business venture. This company, Sollos Yerba Mate Inc. , is a yerba mate beverage business. Yerba mate is a popular drink in South America. It is known for its caffeine content and unique flavor. The company was officiall

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Jan 29 2026BUSINESS

Starbucks' Global Coffee Adventure: More Stores, More Flavors

Starbucks has big plans to grow its business around the world. The company wants to double its international presence, aiming for 40, 000 stores outside North America. This is a huge goal, but Starbucks is already doing well internationally, with a $8 billion a year business that is growing fast. O

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Business and Politics: A Clash of Worlds

People often say that running a country is not the same as running a business. This is especially true when looking at the current administration. The president's background in business has shaped his approach to governance. However, this approach has faced criticism from various quarters. Critics

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

A New Tech Hub on the Horizon

A major tech project is in the works near the Pacific. A developer is planning to build a huge data center. This center will have 16 buildings. It will be a big deal for the area. Data centers are like the brains of the internet. They store and manage lots of data. This new center could bring more

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Bath Restaurants Can Save Money and the Environment

Bath's restaurants are spending a lot on disposable packaging. They use about 5, 798 disposable items every month. That's a big bill, costing over $736 each month. Plus, they spend 101 hours managing these disposables. That's a lot of time and money. Switching to reusable packaging could save these

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