On October 14, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released its report on debanking activity at the nine largest national banks it supervises, conducted in accordance with President ...
The following statement of support for the introduction of the “New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act” (NO BOSS Act) in the U.S. Senate may be attributed to Small Business ...
In a new Washington Examiner op-ed, President & CEO Karen Kerrigan examines Zohran Mamdani’s democratic socialist proposals including his government-run grocery stores and the implications for ...
The types of businesses impacted by these special days are not limited to retailers. They include, for example, restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops serving shoppers, marketers helping small ...
My friend Rita, an SBDC counselor told me that with Election Day approaching, small businesses faced another challenge: getting customers’ attention amid a flood of political advertising. And with the ...
New economic impact reports from Amazon, TikTok, and Shopify reveal the extraordinary reach of platform-powered entrepreneurs ...
An emerging alternative is gaining momentum – and the history of HSAs shows why policymakers should help it grow. By Karen Kerrigan – For most small business owners, the health insurance story is ...
81% of small business owners report their businesses are meeting or exceeding financial expectations, and 61% report improved performance over 2025. Inflation concerns have intensified, energy costs ...
DAY 28: The federal government remains shuttered and the effects are compounding. As SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan noted in a Small Business Insider blog post: “The U.S. Small Business ...
For small business owners and those entrepreneurs just launching businesses, a frustrating aspect of dealing with government is often trying to figure out the rules and navigating websites to find the ...