Jul 8, 2026 | Featured, SMB
For many people, the hardest part of the working world is the personal interactions. Networking and meetings can be exhausting, particularly if you’re an introvert. If small talk is a form of torture and you walk away drained after interacting...
Jul 8, 2026 | Featured, SMB
Small businesses in Genesee County have a new opportunity to compete for cash prizes of up to $10,000 through the Two-Lane Fast Pitch Competition, now accepting applications through July 24. The third annual competition is a partnership between the Flint & Genesee...
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...
