Sep 9, 2026 | Business, Featured, Great Lakes, Tariffs
On Saturday, the Trump administration rolled out a 50 percent tariff on many Canadian imports after failed trade talks. These latest tariffs cover a range of Canadian goods including dairy and paper products and alcoholic beverages. And they are in addition to...
Sep 9, 2026 | Featured, Finance
Getting your hands on a grant for your small business provides an immediate boost. Maybe you want to try something new, like infuse your marketing strategy with AI, or upskill an employee. Or maybe, you want to start a completely new venture. Either way, small...
Sep 9, 2026 | Business, Economy, Featured, SMB
Fifth Third Bank is committing $20 million in loans, investments and grants to two east-side Detroit neighborhoods, with plans to support small businesses, home repairs and new housing. The investment will target the Gratiot/Seven Mile, known as G7, and Denby/Whittier...
Sep 9, 2026 | Business, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Featured
Expert Guest Post by Michael Stephenson, The Entrepreneur Hub Local small business owners feel the squeeze first when an economic downturn hits, and the pressure shows up as business financial distress: shaky cash flow, overdue bills, and decisions that suddenly carry...
Sep 2, 2026 | Cyber Security, Featured, Technology
September is the “New Year’s Day” of the business world. Vacations are over, teams are back at full capacity, and the high-stakes Q4 rush is just around the corner. Unfortunately, many small and medium-sized businesses sprint into this busy fall season using slow,...
Sep 2, 2026 | Featured, Remote Work, SMB
When it comes to commuting or remote work, half of U.S. workers prefer working from home. In fact, 40% of respondents in a Harvard Business School survey said they would accept a pay cut of 5% or more for the ability to telecommute. It’s also an increasingly common...
