Small Business Under Siege - Page 4

Small businesses barely survived Biden. They can’t wait for tariffs to fix things

March 14, 2025

Small businesses barely survived Biden. They can’t wait for tariffs to fix things

Ordinary Americans are excited for the Trump presidency, but small businesses suffered too much under Biden to be able to cope with the pain of tariffs. They can't play the long game.

DOGE says $312M in loans were given to children during COVID pandemic

March 9, 2025

DOGE says $312M in loans were given to children during COVID pandemic

DOGE announced a further wave of contract terminations and said it has identified $312 million worth of loans issued to children aged 11 and younger.

Protect American workers: How Trump's team can fulfill his promise

March 5, 2025

Protect American workers: How Trump's team can fulfill his promise

President Donald Trump promised on Inauguration Day to “protect American workers," and a month later, he’s off to a solid start. But there’s plenty left to do.

US Treasury, Trump score a huge win for Main Street

March 5, 2025

US Treasury, Trump score a huge win for Main Street

Treasury Department put out a press release that could save tens of millions of small businesses from being treated like financial criminals and risking jail time and massive financial penalties.

15% corporate tax rate and 25% small business deduction should be Trump tax cut centerpieces

March 4, 2025

15% corporate tax rate and 25% small business deduction should be Trump tax cut centerpieces

As lawmakers debate which tax cuts to include in their historic reconciliation bill, a 15% corporate tax rate and a broad, 25% small business deduction should be the centerpieces.

Why reselling concert and sporting tickets online could cause you an IRS audit

February 15, 2025

Why reselling concert and sporting tickets online could cause you an IRS audit

Be careful if you sell online. The IRS may know a lot more about your side hustle this tax season. And it is cracking down on those who fail to report the added income.

'Midnight Smashers' seen ripping ATMs out of small businesses in brazen crime spree on video

January 17, 2025

'Midnight Smashers' seen ripping ATMs out of small businesses in brazen crime spree on video

A group of ATM thieves known as the "Midnight Smashers" is terrorizing small businesses in New York City, owners say, as they plead for a break in the case.

Family-owned California restaurant closes after gender discrimination lawsuit for ‘ladies night’ promotion

January 3, 2025

Family-owned California restaurant closes after gender discrimination lawsuit for ‘ladies night’ promotion

A family-owned restaurant in the East Bay of California closed up shop at the end of December after suffering the withering consequences of a gender discrimination lawsuit.

Beauty store owner killed while trying to defend business from shoplifters

December 16, 2024

Beauty store owner killed while trying to defend business from shoplifters

A Florida mom and business owner was reportedly killed while trying to stop shoplifters at her beauty supply store, leaving behind two daughters just weeks before the holidays.

Majority of small businesses anticipate revenue spikes under Trump's 1st year in office: data

December 16, 2024

Majority of small businesses anticipate revenue spikes under Trump's 1st year in office: data

The Q4 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index report found that small business owners, at 72%, anticipate their revenue to increase next year.