Jan 7, 2026 | Featured, Finance
Small-business owners and entrepreneurs are heading into 2026 facing a host of challenges, but there are a number of small-business grants, loans and business assistance programs to help them navigate those hurdles. The Playbook has compiled a list of...
Dec 17, 2025 | Disabilities, Featured, Taxes
Many small businesses still view web accessibility as a compliance burden—something to quietly handle after receiving a lawsuit or complaint notice. But what’s often overlooked is the powerful financial incentive: Under the IRS’s Disabled Access Credit (also known as...
Dec 17, 2025 | Cyber Security, Featured, Technology
With the U.S. industrial sector projected to face 1.9 million unfilled jobs by 2032, according to Deloitte, and equipment failures causing up to 20% production losses, SMBs are under pressure from workforce shortages, costly downtime, rising operating costs, supply...
Dec 17, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Featured
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to target small businesses, according to a new annual report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). The report examines the impacts of identity crimes and cyberattacks on small businesses. Altogether,...
Dec 17, 2025 | Economy, Featured, Finance
Regional small businesses could get up to $20,000 in funding as part of a grant program opening Dec. 16. The Eastern Michigan Small Business Network will begin accepting applications on Dec. 16 for its 2026 Small Business Grant Award Program. The program will provide...
Dec 17, 2025 | Featured, Healthcare
Jimmy Pang has spent the past few months trying to map out a long-term plan to keep his health care while growing his physical therapy practice in San Diego. It’s a conundrum millions of small business owners and self-employed Americans are now facing. Health...
