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Overwhelmed entrepreneur covering her face with her hands. Data privacy laws are making it harder for small business owners to advertise to their customers.

The Hidden Costs of Data Privacy Laws for Small Businesses

New data privacy laws are creating challenges for small businesses. A consistent federal framework may be the solution.
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Trademark 101: Answering Small Business Owners’ Pressing Questions

Founders and entrepreneurs, is it time to file a trademark? If you're not sure or you don't know how to start, this article is for you.

Workers’ Comp — How it Protects Business and Employee Alike

Workers’ compensation insurance protects biz owners and employees Even the most careful and skilled workers can injure themselves through cuts, burns and falls. Accidents happen, and…
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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…

Business Exit and Succession Planning (Pt. 1): Where To Start

Exit and succession planning involves creating a strategy that defines the future of your business when you're no longer running it.
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…