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Fed raises rates, but small businesses may find room to plan ahead
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Fed raises rates, but small businesses may find room to plan ahead

Jaelyn Campbell

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the federal funds target range to 3.75% to 4% Wednesday, marking the first rate increase

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The House, on December 3, advanced two small-business regulatory reform bills that Republican leaders say will cut costly red tape oversight.
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House approves two bills aimed at reducing regulatory burdens for SMBs
Jaelyn Campbell
The House on December 3 advanced two small-business regulatory reform bills that Republican leaders say will cut costly red tape,
Small Business Saturday
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5 strategies to get your small business ready for Small Business Saturday
Jasmine Kiniklis
Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is rapidly approaching! American Express originally coined this annual sales event in 2010,
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SBA clears 2,700 VetCert cases, restores support for veteran-owned small businesses
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has cleared a backlog of more than 2,700 Veteran Small Business Certification
The Senate rejected both Republican and Democratic short-term spending proposals, heightening the chances of a federal government shutdown.
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Senate blocks short-term funding bill, raising odds of government shutdown 
Jaelyn Campbell
On September 19, the Senate rejected both Republican and Democratic short-term spending proposals, heightening the chances of a federal government
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved a widely anticipated quarter-point cut to its benchmark overnight lending rate.
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Federal Reserve moves to mitigate economic slowdown, rate cut approved
Jaelyn Campbell
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved a widely anticipated quarter-point cut to its benchmark overnight lending rate, lowering it to
U.S. small business optimism increased slightly in August expressing greater confidence in sales prospects and overall customer health
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Small business optimism hits its seventh-month high as sales outlook improves
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U.S. small business optimism increased slightly in August, reaching its highest level since January. Business owners expressed greater confidence in
U.S. consumer confidence fell in August as job market weakness, tariffs, and inflation fueled recession concerns.
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Consumer confidence slips in August as job market, tariffs, and inflation weigh on outlook
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U.S. consumer confidence dipped in August as concerns over the labor market, high prices, and tariffs continued to shape Americans’
On Friday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated the possibility of interest rate cuts in the coming months.
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Powell hints at rate cuts as Fed balances inflation and job market 
Jaelyn Campbell
On Friday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated the possibility of interest rate cuts in the coming months, though he
SBA opens nominations for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. Submit by Dec. 8 to honor outstanding U.S. small businesses.
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SBA 2026 National Small Business Week awards open for nominations
Jasmine Kiniklis
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has officially opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. Nominations must
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a new Small Business Guide to the New Tax Law to help entrepreneurs navigate recent provisions.
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U.S. Chamber’s guide helps small businesses navigate new tax law
Jaelyn Campbell
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a new Small Business Guide to the New Tax Law to help entrepreneurs
Small business optimism rose in July, with owners planning expansions, but labor shortages and inflation remain key concerns.
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Small business optimism rises in July despite labor and inflation challenges
Jasmine Kiniklis
Optimism among small business owners improved in July, according to the most recent NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. In July,
The Labor Department reported that U.S. inflation remained stable in July, with consumer prices rising by 2.7% compared to last year
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U.S. inflation steady in July as tariffs keep prices elevated
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On Tuesday, the Labor Department reported that U.S. inflation remained stable in July, with consumer prices rising by 2.7% compared
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