May 20, 2026 | Featured, SMB
There’s never been a more popular time to start a business. Over the past five years, there have been more than 5 million new business applications filed per year, according to the US Census Bureau. (Compare that to just 2.8 million new business applications...
May 6, 2026 | Featured, SMB
Events for National Small Business Week 2026 are taking place in Savannah, Montgomery, Bay St. Louis, and New Orleans, featuring summits, mixers, pitch competitions, and grant announcements. In South Carolina’s Midlands, state data show small businesses employ about...
Apr 22, 2026 | Cyber Security, Featured, SMB
The shift to hybrid and remote work has created new challenges for businesses of all sizes. Between cloud services, branch offices, and mobile users, it’s harder than ever to keep your business connected and secure. Especially with limited IT resources. With Check...
Apr 15, 2026 | SMB, Taxes
While most Americans don’t exactly look forward to April 15, this year offers real reasons to feel more optimistic, particularly if you are a small business owner or a solo entrepreneur thanks to tax reforms enacted by the Federal Government last year. As one of...
Apr 1, 2026 | Family Business, Featured, SMB
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. According to Tailor Brands, small businesses, defined as firms with fewer than 500 employees, comprise 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, totaling over 34.7 million firms. This shows just how important small and...
Apr 1, 2026 | Featured, Finance, SBA, SMB
Green-card holders no longer qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration, eliminating a longtime source of financing for immigrants that advocates say will discourage job creation and harm the economy. The SBA limited access to its loans to U.S. citizens...
