Apr 22, 2026 | Featured, Tariffs
Today is tariff refund day. After weeks of waiting, business owners can finally log onto a new government portal and ask for their money back. Now, this is for most of the tariffs President Trump imposed last year. The Supreme Court rejected them as unconstitutional...
Apr 22, 2026 | Featured, Startup
Small businesses are essential to the economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, they account for 43.5% of GDP. Starting a small business can be fulfilling yet daunting, especially with a tight budget. But if you have $10,000 to invest, you’re off...
Apr 15, 2026 | Featured, Michigan, Startup
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan State University (MSU) Research Foundation to announce Adrenaline Interactive as the grand prize winner of the 2026 PitchMI Championship. Following a high-stakes...
Apr 15, 2026 | Featured, Marketing
For small business owners, reaching the next wave of customers is essential to long-term success. But attracting younger consumers often requires recalibrating your marketing approach-specifically, social media marketing. What resonates with baby boomers, Gen Xers or...
Apr 15, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Featured
Whether you’re launching a new venture or looking at ways to scale, it’s likely that technology has already formed part of your journey. Low-code tools mean apps and websites can be spun up in days, cloud infrastructure makes powerful technologies more accessible and...
Apr 15, 2026 | Featured, US Economy
Sentiment among US small business owners dropped in March to the lowest level in nearly a year as the war with Iran pushed up energy costs and stoked economic uncertainty. The National Federation of Independent Business optimism index slipped for a third...
