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New rule to bar green card holders from US Small Business Administration loans
A new rule by President Donald Trump's administration will bar green card holders from applying for U.S. Small Business Administration loans and limit SBA loan eligibility to citizen-owned businesses, an SBA notice showed.
Point-of-Sale Finance Series: The New Regulatory Reality for Small Business Financing and Trade Credit — The Consumer Finance Podcast
Pixel VPN by Google update adds status to Quick Settings Tile
A small update to the Pixel VPN by Google lets you more easily check connection status from the Quick Settings (QS) Tile.
Starting a Business in Texas is Easier, Faster and Better than Ever
When small business owners and entrepreneurs look for a place to start and build their dream business, Texas is always a prime location. In fact, according to a recent analysis from WalletHub, Texas is ranked as the top business environment in the nation, thanks to a “low corporate tax rate, strong economies, an abundance of…
SBA’s New Citizenship Rule Reshapes Small Business Lending
A new SBA rule limits loan eligibility to citizen-owned businesses, removing green card holders and altering access to federally backed small business capital.
New Trump administration rule will bar green card holders from applying for SBA loans
The new rule, which goes into effect March 1, says only firms owned by citizens or U.S. nationals will qualify for Small Business Administration loans.
Opinion | We small-business owners urge Congress to help end the madness of Operation Metro Surge
"We call on [Congress] to denounce the Trump administration’s retribution campaign against Minnesota and its attempts to consolidate power by negating the rights afforded us by the U.S. Constitution," the writers say.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3
When funding cuts slashed my revenue forecast, I had to reinvent my leadership
Rosie founder Adrianne Wright on navigating political pressure, sudden budget losses, and the hard leadership lessons that come from running a small business in turbulent times.
NFIB Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Reduce Regulatory Burdens for Small Business
NFIB advocates for legislation to fulfill the intent of the Regulatory Flexibility Act
Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship announces inaugural Small Business Executive Program in Panama City
The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship at Florida State University (JMI) is expanding its statewide impact by launching its first-ever
Small business relief bill targets road construction losses in Michigan
The proposal would establish a grant for small businesses facing revenue decline from prolonged construction.
Small businesses expecting better sales but still weighed down by high uncertainty
The NFIB released its January small business optimism index, showing little movement despite higher sales expectations.
Past audit findings spur scrutiny of how Oklahoma will manage $223.5M rural health funds
It's set to be a huge shot in the arm for healthcare in rural and small-town Oklahoma. Our state is awarded $223.5 million in federal grant money in the first
Twin Cities small business owners call for state relief amid ICE surge: "Stop talking and start doing"
Whether it's a Venezuelan restaurant on the West Side of St. Paul, Minnesota, or a bakery on Lake Street in Minneapolis, there's widespread economic pain for Latino-owned businesses.
E-Verify Bill is Blatantly Anti-Business
Listen to “Commentary – TJ Meadows” on Spreaker. Republicans were once known as a party supportive of business, especially small businesses. Judging from those pushing new mandates on private employers to use the E-Verify system, the evidence — at least as it pertains to some in the House — points in a different direction. House
After 2 years in business, Nahual Maya Restaurant closes in Lancaster city
Nahual Maya Restaurant, a small Central American restaurant that opened two years ago in Lancaster city, is now closed.
NEW NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Remains Above 52-Year Average
Optimism Index falls by 0.2 points to 99.3
Talking politics with family: We won't make it if we don't 'put our hearts and heads together'
This episode of One Small Step reflects on how political polarization can strain family relationships and how trying to build connections across political lines can help repair that divide.
Roundup: St. George zoning / Small business optimism / Landry’s newest role
Overhaul: The St. George City Council will introduce an ordinance at tonight’s meeting that looks to significantly overhaul the city’s zoning framework. The proposal amends the city’s Unified Development Code by creating new base zoning districts, updating permitted uses and dimensional standards, and reorganizing sections of the code. A public hearing is scheduled for Feb. […]
Hospitals’ opaque pricing is crushing California’s small businesses
Hospitals often charge California’s small businesses more than Medicare for the same treatments and tack on hidden “facilities fees.”
As measles outbreak rages, public health expert says making vaccines optional 'boggles the mind'
More than 920 people are now infected with measles in South Carolina as the outbreak there grows, and smaller outbreaks hit Florida, Arizona and Utah.
Small Business Invoicing Software (2026): QuickBooks Named Leading Online Invoicing Platform for UK SMEs by Better Business Advice
Better Business Advice has named QuickBooks as a leading online invoicing platform for UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), recognising its role in helping businesses modernise billing processes, improve visibility over cash flow, and reduce the administrative burden associated with invoicing and payments.
U.S. Small-Business Confidence Slipped in January
U.S. small-business confidence fell unexpectedly in January, with businesses citing inflation, labor quality and the cost or availability of insurance as problems.
US Small-Business Optimism Eases on Economic Expectations
Sentiment among US small-business owners edged down in January for the first time in three months as optimism about the economic outlook eased.
Wyoming Small Business Owners Outline Top Priorities for 2026 Legislative Session
Right to Repair, stiffer penalties on theft, and eminent domain reform are among the top priorities for Wyoming small business owners
YouTube TV Gets Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles
YouTube is splitting YouTube TV into a selection of tailored YouTube TV Plans, allowing subscribers to pay less for a smaller selection of channels. "TV should be easy," reads the blog post announcing the change. There are 10+ new plans across Sports, News, Entertainment, and Family, at prices that are $11 to $28 below the $82.99 per month cost for a full YouTube TV subscription.
Cipher Mining Announces Date of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Business Update Conference Call
NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: CIFR) (“Cipher” or the “Company”) today announced it will provide a bu...
An Olympian Made One Small Comment About the State of the Country, and MAGA Lost Its Mind
The president and his sycophants really do have paper-thin skin.
Is the PPPLF Still Encouraging Small Business Lending?
The Federal Reserve designed its Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility to ease liquidity issues and support small business lending during the pandemic. The liquidity facility allowed banks to pledge Paycheck Protection Program loans as risk-free collateral during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Analysis shows that, although the program has essentially ended, the positive effects on small business lending have persisted, particularly among small banks with lower liquidity, in keeping with the intent of the program.
PNW-dedicated furniture chain closing all locations, going-out-of-business sale underway
A small furniture chain in the Pacific Northwest is closing its doors after nearly 40 years.
PNW-dedicated furniture chain closing all locations, going-out-of-business sale underway
A small furniture chain in the Pacific Northwest is closing its doors after nearly 40 years.
PNW-dedicated furniture chain closing all locations, going-out-of-business sale underway
Kasala Modern Home Furnishings, a small furniture chain in the Pacific Northwest, is closing its doors after nearly 40 years.
10 Triangle businesses get big surprise from Lenovo, Carolina Hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Carolina Hurricanes and Lenovo are helping to boost small businesses across central North Carolina. Ten businesses were surprised with $5,000 worth of Lenovo technology …
A couple of teas or coffees a day could lower risk of dementia, scientists say
Findings suggest smaller cognitive decline, but US study cannot prove daily caffeine hit is good for the brain
Survey: Business Owners Shoulder Rising Costs to Protect Workers
COLUMBUS, OH – A new survey of small and mid-market business owners from Nationwide finds that nearly half (49%) rate the U.S. economy as “poor” or “fair,” citing inflation, high interest rates, and fears of a potential recession as their top challenges. Even so, many business owners continue to prioritize their workforce – maintaini...
A 'Shark Tank' alum needed cash to pay tariffs. This shadowy lending world was ready
How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are barely regulated and can turn into trip wires.
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Berkshire Roll-Off—A Family Business Operating Out of Lenox Dale
The small, independent company provides waste management collection and disposal services for residential and commercial customers throughout the county.
Consider the Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion
The gain exclusion generally only applies to QSBS originally issued to the taxpayer or acquired by gift from the original taxpayer. Several
Wichita small business owner concerned amid push to increase minimum wage
Kansas lawmakers introduced a bill this week which would more than double the current minimum wage.
Trump cut science funding. Small businesses are paying the price.
Some federal contractors are feeling the squeeze after the president slashed support for climate programs and other research efforts.
Trump cut science funding. Small businesses are paying the price.
Some federal contractors are feeling the squeeze after the president slashed support for climate programs and other research efforts.
The world’s smallest sea turtle lives in a noisy ocean
Noisy ships and industry are impacting critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles. But how much?
Thinking of trashing a small business on social media? Please, think again
Online pile-ons can destroy small businesses. Save the derision for big companies that can weather social media storms
GuliKit’s tiny USB dongle lets you connect your PS5 controller to your Switch 2
Like 8BitDo’s model, but cheaper and smaller.
Evangelicals wrestle with faith and politics as ICE surge continues in Minnesota
Small cracks may be emerging in a denomination known for its staunch support of MAGA.
Specific is terrific: A modest idea to combat the epidemic of loneliness
Loneliness is a big problem. This is a small idea — and maybe that’s the point.
Small Business Technology News: Coming Soon: An Apple IPhone With Unrivaled Battery Life
PayPal says a growing number of merchants are accepting crypto and the best ERP software for 2026.
Venture Center announces cohort for 2026 Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator - Talk Business & Politics
The Venture Center, in partnership with the Arkansas Small Business Administration, announced the 13 Arkansas-based, veteran- and veteran-spouse-owned small businesses selected for the third annual Veteran-Owned Small Business Accelerator (VOSB)....
From COVID’s uncertainty, a stronger small-business culture emerged in Nevada
In the middle of the pandemic, when it seemed like business after business in Las Vegas was closing, Upbeat Health was just getting started. Today, the Summerlin clinic’s mobile wound-care team has grown nearly tenfold, one small example of ...
Inside The Inn at Little Washington’s geese parade
Three evenings a week, the farm manager at The Inn at Little Washington, known as “Farmer Andy,” leads a small procession in the alley along Patty O’s Cafe. A line of well-trained American Buff Geese march to the tune of Thewlis’ soprano saxophone.
Stop cyber threats! Learn to use artificial intelligence as your small business security ally
This session will focus on the security and privacy issues associated with artificial intelligence, providing a clear roadmap for integrating artificial intelligence tools ethically and effectively to stay one step ahead of sophisticated cyber threats.
Learn how to start a small business in Arkansas this month at A-State
ASBTDC at Arkansas State University provides one-to-one confidential guidance to business owners and entrepreneurs.
Abbott discusses workforce, insurance costs with Laredo small business
Gov. Greg Abbott met with business and government leaders in Laredo to discuss workforce development, infrastructure needs and challenges facing small businesses.
The Super Bowl, Advertising, and Small Business - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
by Raymond J. Keating – Americans tend to watch the Super Bowl for three reasons: 1) the actual game 2) the halftime show 3) the Super Bowl advertisements. Looking at number three, it’s been widely reported that advertisers are paying $8 million to $10 million for a 30-second TV ad during this year’s Super Bowl. […]
Trump backs merger between Nexstar and Tegna
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday publicly backed a proposed merger between local television station operator Nexstar Media and its smaller rival Tegna .
Helping local small businesses get started
The Starting Small Summit is back at Bethel University for another year of growth.The goal is to help entrepreneurs learn how to grow their businesses.Hearing
Trump admin uncovers 'staggering' $8.6 billion in suspected California small business fraud
California pandemic loan fraud totals $8.6 billion as Small Business Administration suspends over 111,000 borrowers. Kelly Loeffler criticized Biden administration.
Why OpenAI’s Early Super Bowl Strategy Should Get Small Business Owners’ Attention
The campaign’s early rollouts reveal how human stories and unexpected use cases make AI feel practical, accessible, and worthwhile.
I bought a $16 alarm clock to stop doomscrolling. It worked.
I replaced my smartphone alarm with a $16 alarm clock. The small change improved my sleep, focus, and morning routine more than I expected.
“I’d be able to be a better father”: Quincy business owners push for bill ending work restrictions on their children
A new proposal, House Bill 4161, would amend the Child Labor Law of 2024 by allowing small business owners to employ their children outside of school hours.
Here’s Where AI Is Tearing Through Corporate America
The latest advances have companies—and the stock market—rethinking the software that handles jobs big and small.
After 30 years in business, this classic Portland restaurant is closing for good. Again.
The rising costs associated with running a small, independently owned restaurant were to blame.
Small Business Administration says billions of dollars in fraud was found in California
Small Business Administrationadministrator Kelly Loeffler said Friday that the agency suspended over 111,000 California borrowers due to suspected fraud.
Small business owners address ICE economic impact
Small business owners say they are still facing economic disruption despite claims of a federal immigration enforcement drawdown.
Small business owners address ICE economic impact
Small business owners say they are still facing economic disruption despite claims of a federal immigration enforcement drawdown.
Woman, 25, Says Boss Plays the 'Small Business Owner Barely Scraping By' Card to Justify Low Pay, but Owns 2 Waterfront Mansions
They called it a second office. It had a pier, two ponds, a luxury pool, and landscaping that probably cost more than her annual salary. In the anti-work subreddit, a 25-year-old woman shared her frus...
Star of 'Southern Charm' to share small business tips with Iowans
A reality TV show star and entrepreneur will make two appearances in Iowa next week. Craig Conover is a founding cast member on “Southern Charm,” which launched on Bravo in 2013, following the lives of several young professionals in Charleston, South Carolina. Conover says he’s thrilled to be making his first trip to Iowa for […]
Indian central bank raises loan limits for small businesses, backs REIT lending
India’s central bank on Friday announced measures to boost credit to small businesses and the real estate sector to improve access to formal financing and strengthen last-mile lending, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said in his policy address.
St. Louis mobile RV business works to rebuild after truck was stolen, torched
A St. Louis small business owner is starting over after her truck and thousands of dollars in tools were stolen last month in Kansas City, Missouri, and the vehicle was later found abandoned and torched
Governor Abbott meets with Webb County leaders on jobs, small business challenges
Abbott traveled from the state Capitol to Laredo, where he met privately with Webb County entrepreneurs, business leaders, realtors and bankers to discuss ways to increase jobs in the workforce.
Small businesses in Huntington Park struggle amid immigration raids
La Verne teenager with autism turns his obsession with trash trucks into a small business
A 19-year-old entrepreneur with autism is successfully turning one of his passions into a profitable neighborhood business.
February Business Development Breakfast
Join the Renton Chamber of Commerce for the February Business Development Breakfast on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 9 a.m. This event will give small business owners practical tools and strategies to enhance productivity and growth with actionable insights and resources.
Can chia seeds and bone broth really 'heal' your gut?
Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.
CBER Report: Nevada Led the Nation in Post-Pandemic Small Business Growth
New analysis by UNLV's Center for Business and Economic Research shows that 40 percent of Nevada’s employer firms were created after COVID-19 as new entrepreneurs reshaped the state’s recovery.
NFIB Jobs Report: New Small Business Employment Index Shows Balanced Job Market
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 5, 2026) - NFIB’s January Jobs Report includes the launch of the new Small Business Employment Index, which measures the current state of the small business labor market. The new index integrates actual and planned changes in employment and employee compensation into a singula
SBA to bar green card holders from applying for small business loans
The Small Business Administration said in a policy note that green card holders won't be allowed to apply for SBA loans, effective March 1.
ICYMI: NFIB Members Meet with South Dakota Lawmakers on Small Business Day
Small Business Day is an opportunity for small business owners to engage with South Dakota lawmakers
What to Expect From the iPhone 18 Pro After the Latest Rumor Reversal
While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another seven months or so, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices. It was initially reported that iPhone 18 Pro models would have fully under-screen Face ID, with only a front camera visible in the top-left corner of the screen. However, the latest rumors indicate that the devices will have only partially under-screen Face ID, which will result in a narrower Dynamic Island area.
AmEx Debuts Flexible Payments for Small Businesses
American Express (AmEx) has debuted its Flexible Payment Option (FPO) for small businesses. The new offering, announced in a Thursday (Feb. 5) news
Newborn parties are scrambling Japanese politics
Though small, they have large megaphones
Inaugural ASU–Science prize recognizes research that serves farmers from the ground up | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Meha Jain uses satellite imagery and machine learning to help smallholder farmers increase their food production sustainably.
Visa Introduces Visa & Main, A New Platform to Accelerate Small Business Growth Across the U.S.
New program aims to tackle biggest challenges for entrepreneurs across three pillars: Business Capital, Business Connect and Business Essentials Visa Main launches $100M working capital facility Visa (NYSE: V) today announced the launch of Visa Main , a new platform designed to give small business owners across the United States better access to the resources they need to succeed. Built in direct response to the most pressing challenges entrepreneurs face—access to capital, reaching customers and adopting modern business tools—the platform brings together capabilities across Visa’s network to help small businesses succeed. Attendees at Visa Main launch event in Atlanta “Small businesses are the heartbeat of local communities and represent nearly half of our country’s economic activity,” said Kim Lawrence, Regional President of North America, Visa. “With Visa Main, we’re connecting Visa’s products and in-house knowledge with the expertise of our clients and
Visa Introduces Visa & Main, A New Platform to Accelerate Small Business Growth Across the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO & ATLANTA, February 05, 2026--Visa unveils Visa & Main, giving small businesses expanded access to flexible financing, tools to reach more customers, and essentials to grow.
Trump cut science funding. Small businesses are paying the price.
Some federal contractors are feeling the squeeze after the president slashed support for climate programs and other research efforts.
US man shares clever AirTag trick that Apple never explains when you buy it
US tech creator reveals a simple AirTag setup trick Apple doesn’t explain, plus a small habit that makes trackers far more useful day to day
Atlanta opens small business resources ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mayor Andre Dickens is rolling out new business resources through city programs like Showcase Atlanta and Invest Atlanta. The programs offer help to small businesses, so they can reach new customers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Oklahoma Small Business Files Lawsuit Challenging State’s Unconstitutional Restrictions on Selling Caskets
OKLAHOMA CITY—Today, a Hughes County small business filed a lawsuit challenging an Oklahoma law that arbitrarily restricts who can and cannot sell caskets in the […]
Trump’s environmental, small business chiefs visit Palisades, echo federal order to speed up permitting
The EPA’s Lee Zeldin and SBA’s Kelly Loeffler visited the Palisades, where they echoed the need for faster permitting facilitated by the federal government, amid pushback defending loca…
AI to track icebergs adrift at sea in boon for science
British scientists said Thursday that a world-first AI tool to catalogue and track icebergs as they break apart into smaller chunks could fill a "major blind spot" in predicting climate change.But scientists have long struggled to keep track of these floating behemoths once they break into thousands of smaller chunks, their fate and impact on the climate largely lost to the seas.
Small-business owners testify against legislation that adds sales taxes, removes redevelopment incentive
Sen. Dave Murman, who represents seven south-central Nebraska counties and the city of Holdrege, introduced LB 1244 on behalf of Gov. Jim Pillen, who’s attempting again to expand Nebraska’s tax base to offset the state’s reliance on property taxes.
Small Business Focus: The State of Black Entrepreneurial Enterprises
This article is written and sponsored by Arlington Economic Development. February is Black History Month, and this year the Small Business Coordinating Council will spotlight the State of Black Entrepreneurship with three dynamic speakers: Eric Alston and William Mitchell of WACIF, and Darin Cox, owner of The Peach Cobbler Factory in Washington, D.C. Over the
NFIB Files Briefs in Critical Small Business Cases
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center filed several amicus briefs to protect the interests of small business in the courts.
How Cost Pressures And Loan Constraints Are Reshaping Small Business Decisions
Rising operating costs and tighter access to small business loans are reshaping how owners make decisions in 2025.
NASA’s Juno Mission Redefines Size, Shape of Jupiter
Data from NASA’s Juno mission has revealed that the solar system’s largest planet is slightly smaller and more “squashed” than previously
Small Business Owners to Missouri General Assembly: Curb Lawsuit Abuse Now
Annual small business survey finds the majority of Main Street members oppose the regulation of websites.
Dickens touts World Cup business help, addresses ICE concerns
Atlanta launches “Showcase Atlanta” to help small businesses prep for World Cup. Mayor Dickens responds to question about ICE presence.