QuickBooks Online is offering a 50% discount for three months, reducing the monthly cost from $35 to $17.50. This accounting software helps small businesses and solopreneurs manage finances efficiently through automated bookkeeping, real-time cash flow tracking, invoicing, payroll, and tax management. The software offers valuable insights into business performance, making it an ideal tool for those seeking financial clarity.
Manasi Gangan, owner of Nested Bean, a successful infant sleepwear company, claims the Biden administration’s crackdown on weighted sleepwear products has crippled her business. She argues that the regulations are based on false claims and lack scientific evidence, while the CPSC refuses to acknowledge her extensive safety research and data. The situation raises concerns about the impact of government regulations on small businesses and the American Dream.
St. Armand’s Circle, a renowned shopping and dining district in Sarasota, is slowly recovering after back-to-back hurricanes, Helene and Milton, devastated the area. Despite facing significant challenges, a few resilient businesses have reopened their doors, offering a glimmer of hope for the community. The article explores the recovery efforts, the challenges faced by businesses, and the spirit of resilience that is driving the revitalization of the historic district.
Nationwide Commercial Credit, Inc. has introduced a new fuel credit card program designed specifically for entry-level trucking companies. This initiative aims to ease the financial burden of fuel costs, a major expense for growing businesses in the trucking industry. The program provides interest-free credit, cash discounts at partner fuel stations, and automatic pay-down upon load completion, making it a convenient and reliable solution for managing cash flow.
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has joined forces with Vice President Kamala Harris to address the issue of counterfeit goods from China impacting American businesses. Cuban highlighted the detrimental effects of knockoffs on small businesses, advocating for stricter measures to protect American companies from unfair foreign competition.
Mastercard’s Small Business Fund, in partnership with Pier Five, is offering ten $10,000 grants and valuable mentorship opportunities to women-owned businesses in Canada. The initiative aims to address the funding gap faced by women entrepreneurs and provide them with the resources they need to scale their businesses.
US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping nearly 1%. The decline was fueled by a drop in the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, which fell to its lowest level in three months. Meanwhile, European stocks also traded lower, while Asian markets closed mostly higher.
The Brother MFC-L3720CDW is a capable all-in-one color laser printer with print, scan, copy, and fax capabilities. It boasts a fast print speed, good print quality, and a robust design. However, its lack of duplex copying, limited mobile scanning resolution, and high long-term toner costs might make it less appealing than competitors.
Epson has introduced the SureColor V1070, its first desktop UV printer. Designed for small businesses and creative entrepreneurs, the printer offers an affordable and convenient way to produce high-quality images on a wide range of materials, including wood, acrylic, and promotional items like keychains and pens.
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a new tax plan aimed at boosting small businesses, proposing a tenfold increase in the federal small business tax deduction and other measures to reduce barriers to entry. Critics, however, argue that the plan is contradictory and unsustainable, highlighting the political divide surrounding small business support.
