Small Food Businesses in California Waiting on Guidance on Folic Acid Regulation
A new bill proposed in California could force small businesses selling tortillas and other masa corn products to alter their recipes. Assembly Bill 1830 would require corn masa flour and corn masa...
View ArticleApple Unveils watchOS 11 with Vitals App and Training Load Measurement
Apple has introduced watchOS 11, bringing new features to Apple Watch users. This update builds on existing sensor technology, algorithms, and a science-based approach to offer users a better...
View ArticleSBA Announces $30 Million Grant Funding for Women’s Business Centers
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced $30 million in grant funding for Women’s Business Centers (WBCs). This initiative aims to expand the WBC network, support the opening of a WBC...
View ArticleSmall Business Owners Advocate in D.C. for Key Tax and Reporting Changes
Small business owners from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) annual Fly-In event on Capitol Hill. This event brings together...
View ArticleiPadOS 18: New Calculator, Handwriting Tools, and Apple Intelligence
Apple has unveiled iPadOS 18, introducing a range of new features designed to improve the iPad experience. These updates include a new Calculator app with Math Notes, advanced handwriting tools in...
View ArticleTikTok Unveils Symphony Digital Avatars and AI Dubbing
TikTok has launched Symphony Digital Avatars, AI Dubbing for global translations, and Symphony Collective at TikTok World 2024. These new tools look to help creators and brands produce content that...
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Spotlight: Just Jai Wear Founder Speaks on Importance of Mental Health in...
Taking care of mental health is an important part of life as a business owner. But sometimes, issues arise that may impact your business journey. In fact, the founder of Just Jai Wear understands how...
View ArticleCities Offering Discounted Pop-Up Spaces to Fill Retail Vacancies
Some big cities are getting creative to fill vacant retail and office space in their commercial districts. And it’s leading to increased opportunities for small businesses. For example, Seattle...
View Article“Buy Now, Pay Later” Services Subject to Consumer Protection Rules
“Buy now, pay later” services are popular among consumers and can help small businesses make more sales. Now, a recent rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offers more protections...
View ArticleAdobe and TikTok Integrate Music Library into Adobe Express
Adobe and TikTok have teamed up to integrate TikTok’s Commercial Music Library into Adobe Express via the Symphony Assistant add-on. This collaboration will empower small businesses and content...
View ArticleYouTube Introduces New Feature to Add Contextual Notes to Videos
YouTube is introducing a new feature to add contextual notes to videos. This experimental feature allows users to provide relevant and timely information on videos. Examples include clarifying that a...
View ArticleAdobe Faces Lawsuit Over Hidden Fees and Subscription Cancellation Issues
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have initiated a civil enforcement action against Adobe Inc. and two of its executives. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for...
View ArticleNY Woman Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud Scheme
A New York woman has pleaded guilty to charges related to a COVID-19 vaccine fraud scheme. Kathleen Breault, 66, of Cambridge, admitted to destroying over 2,600 COVID-19 vaccines and issuing an...
View ArticleSF Mayoral Candidate Wants to Be Called “Small Business Owner” Despite $100...
San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Farrell wants to be described as a “small business owner” on the upcoming ballot. However, he runs a $100 million venture capital firm. This revelation comes as...
View ArticleHow To Determine a “Want” Versus a Business “Need”
“How do you determine what a business “want” is versus a business “need”? Please share any frameworks or methodologies you use to help prioritize what your business needs.” Here’s what YEC community...
View ArticleDeadline Nears for California SBA Disaster Loan Applications
California’s deadline for applying for federal disaster loans due to the severe winter storms is fast approaching. Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and...
View ArticleFormer Meat Workers Impacting the Vegan Alternative Meat Industry
Vegan alternative protein products are having a moment. And some of the entrepreneurs guiding this trending industry come from an unexpected source: the traditional meat business. For example, Andy...
View ArticleVisa Relaunches SavingsEdge with New Offers for Small Businesses
Visa Inc. has announced the relaunch of its Visa SavingsEdge program, introducing new features designed to offer more value to small businesses in the U.S. and Canada. For over ten years, Visa...
View ArticleScammers Are Now Impersonating Small Businesses Online
A new type of scam is targeting small businesses and their customers. Copycats are using small business websites, videos, and social media posts to impersonate them, running online ads to attract...
View ArticleSmall Business Owner Confronts Attempted Fraudster in Line at Local Bank
A small business owner in Reading, Ohio, recently witnessed someone trying to cash a fraudulent check with his company’s name on it firsthand. Air Plus Heating & Cooling owner Robert Raby Jr. was...
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