Small Biz Press USA is written for operators of US small businesses — the ten-person HVAC shop, the thirty-person law firm, the seventy-person manufacturer. We cover growth and operations at the stage where "growth" mostly means hiring a second manager, and "operations" mostly means health-insurance renewals.
The NFIB's June Small Business Optimism Index rose to 98.6, but Main Street service shops in Illinois aren't celebrating yet. Here's what the numbers actually mean for operators.
Kentucky's new UI employer portal comes with a learning curve. Free August webinars from state officials aim to help small businesses and payroll administrators get up to speed fast.
If Michigan passes right-to-repair legislation, independent auto shops may finally compete on price with dealerships. Here is what that means for your margins.
NFIB data shows small business job openings rebounding toward historical norms, yet Main Street service operators say finding qualified applicants remains a grind.
NFIB data shows small business job openings rebounding toward historical norms. For operators, filling those seats carries real payroll and compliance costs worth planning for now.
The BOI mandate under FinCEN's Corporate Transparency Act remains in legal limbo, leaving Main Street service businesses to decide whether to file, wait, or push back.
The Tennessee General Assembly wrapped its 2026 session with several outcomes that directly affect how small employers manage payroll obligations and workers' compensation coverage.
The NFIB is running ads in Arkansas pushing Sen. Tom Cotton to kill the BOI mandate for good. Here is what service business owners need to know right now.
Oklahoma's State Question 832 failed at the ballot, sparing small employers a phased minimum wage increase. Here is what that means for payroll and scheduling decisions.
NFIB Mississippi members traveled to Washington this month to press lawmakers on the Section 199A deduction set to expire in 2025 and rising payroll costs squeezing Main Street.
The latest NFIB jobs report points to persistent hiring shortfalls at small service firms. Here is what the numbers mean for Main Street operators managing thin margins.
Small businesses in seven South Georgia counties hit by April 20 wildfires can apply for SBA low-interest disaster loans. Here is what operators need to prepare before the deadline.
Service businesses in Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Pierce, Ware, and Wayne counties can now apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans following the April 20 wildfires.
A Supreme Court case involving Boulder and Suncor Energy may decide whether state courts can hold businesses liable for greenhouse gas emissions under local law.
Scheduling software, digital invoicing, and cloud-based dispatch have made contractor operations faster — and more exposed. Here is what trade shop owners need to know.
The NFIB's June Small Business Optimism Index rose to 98.6, but Main Street service shops in Illinois aren't celebrating yet. Here's what the numbers actually mean for operators.
Kentucky's new UI employer portal comes with a learning curve. Free August webinars from state officials aim to help small businesses and payroll administrators get up to speed fast.
If Michigan passes right-to-repair legislation, independent auto shops may finally compete on price with dealerships. Here is what that means for your margins.
NFIB data shows small business job openings rebounding toward historical norms, yet Main Street service operators say finding qualified applicants remains a grind.
Oklahoma's State Question 832 failed at the ballot, sparing small employers a phased minimum wage increase. Here is what that means for payroll and scheduling decisions.
The NFIB's June Small Business Optimism Index rose to 98.6, but Main Street service shops in Illinois aren't celebrating yet. Here's what the numbers actually mean for operators.
NFIB data shows small business job openings rebounding toward historical norms. For operators, filling those seats carries real payroll and compliance costs worth planning for now.
NFIB Mississippi members traveled to Washington this month to press lawmakers on the Section 199A deduction set to expire in 2025 and rising payroll costs squeezing Main Street.
Kentucky's new UI employer portal comes with a learning curve. Free August webinars from state officials aim to help small businesses and payroll administrators get up to speed fast.
Service businesses in Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Pierce, Ware, and Wayne counties can now apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans following the April 20 wildfires.
The BOI mandate under FinCEN's Corporate Transparency Act remains in legal limbo, leaving Main Street service businesses to decide whether to file, wait, or push back.
NFIB data shows small business job openings rebounding toward historical norms. For operators, filling those seats carries real payroll and compliance costs worth planning for now.
