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Do’s and Don’ts for Hiring and Managing Underage Employees

Federal and state labor laws govern hours worked and duties performed by teen workers Everyone remembers the highlights of their first “real” job: independence, responsibility and…

What’s the Outlook for Small Businesses in 2025?

With a new year fully upon us, small business owners across the nation are hard at work getting W2s to their employees, preparing tax forms or…

Small Business Security 101: Cyber Essentials to Help Keep Your Business Safe

In today’s digital world, the threats facing small businesses are bigger than ever before — and they’re not just limited to physical theft. Cybercriminals are constantly…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule that bans non-compete clauses nationwide for workers. Here's what it means for small businesses.

The FTC is Banning Non-compete Agreements: What Does it Mean for Small Businesses?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule that bans non-compete clauses nationwide for all workers, including senior executives. FTC Chair Lina M. Khan…
Organic Payment Gateways is now offering CBD companies specialized, and prioritized support, in the event their payment services are disrupted.

How Organic Payment Gateways is Supporting CBD Brands That Get Cut Off by Payment Processors

The global CBD consumer health market reached $18.21 billion in 2023. With a compound annual growth rate of 14.33% through 2033, the industry is predicted to…
MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce have unveiled its latest Small Business Index to gauge overall small business health and confidence. Following a Q4 2023 score of 61.3, this quarter's score is 62.3, reflecting a stable, relatively more positive, climate.

Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Become Rising Concerns for SMBs

MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce have unveiled their latest Small Business Index to gauge overall small business health and confidence. Following a Q4 2023 score…
Meta is working with industry partners to develop "common technical standards" for spotting and labeling AI-generated video and audio content at scale.

Meta Aims to Set Standards for AI-Generated Content

In an effort to position itself as a leader in the fast-evolving world of AI, Meta has revealed that it’s working with industry partners to develop…
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was put into effect on January 1, 2024. Now, small business owners now need to ensure they comply.

What is the Corporate Transparency Act?

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was enacted back in 2021, but few businesses have considered whether they’ll be impacted. Now that the law is officially in…