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15 grant programs boosting black-owned businesses

A growing number of organizations are stepping up to support Black entrepreneurs with grant programs ranging from $500 to $1


U.S. retail sales plunge in January, marking the sharpest decline in nearly two years

U.S. retail sales sharply declined in January, falling 0.9% after a strong finish to 2024. The downturn highlights a sudden


SBA offers low-interest disaster loans for Louisiana small businesses affected by winter storm

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are now available for small businesses and


Federal Reserve maintains benchmark interest rates amid ongoing inflation concerns

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. This


White House funding pause leaves Pentagon’s SBIR, STTR programs unscathed

According to a Pentagon spokesman, despite a White House directive to pause and review federal grant disbursements, two significant Pentagon


Securing small business grants in 2025: Expert tips

Securing funding for a business can be a long and arduous battle that requires much documentation and intricate processes. For


Student Loan borrowers face uncertainty as Biden’s term ends: Steps to prepare for potential changes

As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office at the end of the month, nearly 40 million federal student loan


Small business owners brace themselves for the impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs

Business owners across the U.S. are bracing themselves for the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariff plan. As


Rising minimum wages spark debate: A balancing act of fair pay and economic sustainability

As minimum wage increases sweep across the United States, their impact sparks heated debates among workers, employers, and policymakers. With


Why community banks and credit unions are gaining popularity among SMBs

Community banks and credit unions (CUs) are becoming increasingly attractive to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). These smaller financial institutions


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