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Square launches grant program to support local businesses

On August 22, Square launched the Cornerstone Grant Program, providing local businesses with $10,000 grants, mentorship, and professional support to


Quiet cracking hits 54% of U.S. workers, threatening small business productivity

A new workplace phenomenon called “quiet cracking” is quietly affecting more than half of U.S. employees, according to a TalentLMS


Consumer confidence slips in August as job market, tariffs, and inflation weigh on outlook

U.S. consumer confidence dipped in August as concerns over the labor market, high prices, and tariffs continued to shape Americans’


Powell hints at rate cuts as Fed balances inflation and job market 

On Friday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated the possibility of interest rate cuts in the coming months, though he


Comcast to award 500 small business grant packages across five U.S. regions

On August 19, 2025, Comcast announced the award of 500 new small business grant packages through its Comcast RISE initiative.


SBA 2026 National Small Business Week awards open for nominations

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has officially opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. Nominations must


U.S. Chamber’s guide helps small businesses navigate new tax law

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a new Small Business Guide to the New Tax Law to help entrepreneurs


Small business optimism rises in July despite labor and inflation challenges

Optimism among small business owners improved in July, according to the most recent NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. In July,


U.S. inflation steady in July as tariffs keep prices elevated

On Tuesday, the Labor Department reported that U.S. inflation remained stable in July, with consumer prices rising by 2.7% compared


Small businesses embrace AI to boost growth, not cut jobs

A growing number of small business owners are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to power growth and improve productivity, with


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