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SBA and Score Announce Small Business Week Virtual Summit
by Kyle Burbank
With National Small Business Week quickly approaching, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE have announced a virtual summit event. About the event: On April 30th and May 1st, the SBA and SCORE will co-host the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. The special event will feature educational webinars with actionable insights, business resources, networking opportunities, a virtual exhibitor hall, and more. Additionally, as part of the programming,... Small Business
What is a Tax Write-Off Anyway?
by Kyle Burbank
There's a famous sitcom scene that I reference often — maybe too often, if I'm being honest. It comes from Seinfeld and, in it, Kramer is telling Jerry about how these big companies just write everything off. This prompts Jerry to state that Kramer doesn't even know what a write-off is. Kramer's response, "But they do, and they're the ones writing it off." Well, it would seem that, like Kramer... Small Business
Quickbooks TurboTax Self-Employed Tax Bundle Review
by Kyle Burbank
For the past few years now, I’ve successfully completed my own tax return. On that note, after trying Credit Karma Tax for a year, I’ve since decided to upgrade my Quickbooks Self-Employed subscription to the Tax Bundle. This option has entitled me to one free federal and state filing with TurboTax along with a streamlined process that helps me get all of the business deductions that qualify. So how has... Small Business
Amex Increases Grants for 4th Historic Small Restaurant Program
by Kyle Burbank
American Express has launched its latest Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program — and has significantly increased the grant money up for grabs. About this year's Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program: For the fourth annual Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have announced that it will not only double the number of grant recipients but also increase the total funding. This year, 50 historic... Small Business
Barclays Unveils Fourth Annual "Small Business Big Wins" Contest
by Kyle Burbank
Barclays has announced that its "Small Business Big Wins" contest will be returning for its fourth year. About the contest: Entries for the fourth annual Small Business Big Wins program are now open. Once again this year, the content will offer up a total of $255,000. This includes one $60,000 Grand Prize winner as well as a $40,000 Second Place Prize winner and a $20,000 Third Place Prize winner. Seven... Small Business
Survey: 94% of Small Business Merchants Accept Card Payments
by Kyle Burbank
A new survey highlights how the vast majority of small businesses are now accepting modern forms of payments — although satisfaction with some popular payment platforms is waning. About the survey results: J.D. Power has released its 2024 U.S. Merchant Services Satisfaction Study, which compiled responses from 5,383 small businesses. Conducted between September and November of last year, the survey inquired about provider satisfaction is several areas, including the cost... Small Business
SoFi Launches Marketplace for Small Business Loans
by Kyle Burbank
SoFi is bringing a small business loan hub to its core user experience. About the marketplace: SoFi has announced an expansion of its small business marketplace. Now, small businesses can connect to the bank's network of providers and view funding options within the SoFi ecosystem. The loan marketplace can be found at SoFi.com/Small-Business-Loans. Among the loan types/users currently supported by SoFi's marketplace are expansion loans, equipment loans, working capital, payroll...