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5 Tax Documents Every New Retail Business Owner Needs (And One That Saves You Thousands)

March 16, 2026

4 Mins read

Starting a retail business is exciting—picking out inventory, designing your storefront, and building your brand. What’s less exciting? Paperwork. But here’s the…

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When Merchant Cash Advances Are Treated Like Loans, Cash Flow Suffers

By Nathan Mor, Director of Settlement Operations, Coastal Debt Resolve

February 24, 2026

4 Mins read

Fast capital can feel like momentum. But when business owners misunderstand how merchant cash advances really work, growth quietly turns into constraint….

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Tariffs: What Small Businesses Can Expect

By Rieva Lesonsky

February 23, 2026

7 Mins read

At some point over the weekend, economist Justin Wolfers posted on X: “In just 25 hours, the U.S. has had four tariff…

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What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Changes to This Year’s Tax Code

By Brian Zink, CEO & Founder, No Upfront Tax Relief

February 17, 2026

3 Mins read

One of the most stressful and challenging times for small business owners is tax season, and the worst thing a business owner…

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How Small Businesses Can Turn Returnuary Woes Into Long-Term Loyalty

By Michelle Kelly, Vertical Marketing Manager, Retail, 8x8

February 6, 2026

3 Mins read

For small business owners, the beginning of the year often brings a different kind of exhaustion. The holiday rush is over, revenue…

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A Fresh Financial Start: What to Do After Holiday Spending Adds Up

By Rieva Lesonsky

February 3, 2026

6 Mins read

For many people, the first few months of a new year come with a mix of relief and reckoning. The holidays are…

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How Budget Season Can Be One of the Strongest Growth Levers for Businesses

By Linda Farha, Founder, Zenergy Communications

January 26, 2026

3 Mins read

As businesses enter the early stages of 2026 planning, many leaders find themselves engaged in the same annual ritual: reviewing past spending,…

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SBA Loans Are Still a Lifeline for Small Businesses: Here’s Why

By Tom Pretty, Head of SBA Lending, TD Bank, N.A.

January 13, 2026

3 Mins read

With 2026 just underway, it’s an ideal time for small business owners to review their financial health and plan for the year…

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Practical Moves Small Businesses Can Make in 2026 to Stay Ahead

By Deepak Shukla, founder, Pearl Lemon Accountants

January 7, 2026

4 Mins read

2026 could be a pretty interesting year for small businesses. Big companies will keep hogging the spotlight, sure, but being smaller…

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Here’s How Your Small Business Can Avoid the Trust Recession

By Rieva Lesonsky

December 31, 2025

3 Mins read

You may not think of yourself as a “brand.” You run a business. You serve customers. You solve problems. But here’s the…

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