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7 steps to win SLED government contracts in 2026

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


NFIB: OSHA’s proposed heat standards could cost small businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is pushing back against heat standards proposed by the National Occupational Safety and


Navigating compliance with local laws for retail & food businesses in 2026

Local laws change constantly. For small retail and food businesses, staying compliant can mean the difference between rising profits and


GOP bill seeks to protect small business’ free speech

Texas Republican Congressman Roger Williams, Chairman of the House Committee on Small Businesses, has introduced the Protect the First Amendment


New ruling lowers barriers for small business lawsuits against federal agencies

On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that makes it easier for small businesses to challenge


Treasury drops business owner reporting rule, raises concerns over loopholes

The U.S. Department of Treasury has scrapped a key requirement for small businesses to report ownership details to the federal


IRS unveils 2025 ‘dirty dozen’ tax scams—what taxpayers must know

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for 2025, warning taxpayers, businesses,


Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler as SBA chief amid debate over federal funding freeze

The Senate confirmed Kelly Loeffler as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) on Feb. 19, 2025, with a 52–46


IRS launches refund tracking tool, expands direct file program

The IRS has officially kicked off tax season, expecting 140 million returns to be filed by April 15. To streamline


Legal uncertainty clouds the future of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

The future of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) remains uncertain, as legal battles and political challenges continue to delay its


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