Presented by Amex Business · Tools to help owners manage cash flow smarter Learn more →

Legal

7 steps to win SLED government contracts in 2026
Featured post

7 steps to win SLED government contracts in 2026

Jaelyn Campbell

While federal contracting is becoming more competitive, complex and slow, state, local and education government contracting, known as SLED, is

Read More
NFIB says OSHA's proposed heat standard would burden small businesses with costly mandates, new paperwork, and paid break requirements.
Legal
NFIB: OSHA’s proposed heat standards could cost small businesses
Jason Becknell
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is pushing back against heat standards proposed by the National Occupational Safety and
compliance and labor laws
Legal
Navigating compliance with local laws for retail & food businesses in 2026
Adam Stratton
Local laws change constantly. For small retail and food businesses, staying compliant can mean the difference between rising profits and
Congressman Roger Williams has introduced the Protect the First Amendment Act, a bill designed to prevent business owners' censorship.
Legal
GOP bill seeks to protect small business’ free speech
Jaelyn Campbell
Texas Republican Congressman Roger Williams, Chairman of the House Committee on Small Businesses, has introduced the Protect the First Amendment
small business lawsuits
Articles
New ruling lowers barriers for small business lawsuits against federal agencies
ASBN Newsroom
On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that makes it easier for small businesses to challenge
The Department of Treasury has scrapped a rule for small businesses to report ownership details to the federal government.
Legal
Treasury drops business owner reporting rule, raises concerns over loopholes
ASBN Newsroom
The U.S. Department of Treasury has scrapped a key requirement for small businesses to report ownership details to the federal
IRS
Legal
IRS unveils 2025 ‘dirty dozen’ tax scams—what taxpayers must know
ASBN Newsroom
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses,
Kelly Loeffler
Legal
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler as SBA chief amid debate over federal funding freeze
Jaelyn Campbell
The Senate confirmed Kelly Loeffler as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) on Feb. 19, 2025, with a 52–46
Articles
IRS launches refund tracking tool, expands direct file program
ASBN Newsroom
The IRS has officially kicked off tax season, expecting 140 million returns to be filed by April 15. To streamline
SCOTUS lifted an injunction on the CTA, but another injunction keeps it on hold, leaving millions of small businesses in limbo.
Articles
Legal uncertainty clouds the future of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
ASBN Newsroom
The future of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) remains uncertain, as legal battles and political challenges continue to delay its
The U.S. Treasury Department extended the deadline for millions of small businesses to file their BOI reports.
Articles
Treasury delays beneficial ownership reporting deadline for small businesses
ASBN Newsroom
The U.S. Treasury Department has extended the deadline for millions of small businesses to file their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)
overtime pay
Articles
Small business owners have mixed views after Biden’s overtime rule is struck down
Jasmine Kiniklis
On November 15, a federal judge in Texas struck down the Biden administration’s proposal to qualify an additional 4 million
The U.S. SBA proposed a rule on Oct. 25, aimed at expanding the application of the longstanding "Rule of Two" in multiple-award contracts
Legal
SBA proposes changes to boost small business participation in federal multiple-award contracts
Jaelyn Campbell
In a bid to increase federal contract opportunities for small businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) proposed a rule
ASBN Small Business Network
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance (opens in a new tab)
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.