The U.S. Chamber warns fragmented AI and privacy laws could raise compliance costs for small businesses already adopting AI at record rates.
Employer-sponsored coverage for working-age adults has fallen to about 60%. Here's what rising premiums mean for small business owners tracking their numbers.
Everett's 'covered employer' minimum wage rose to $19.77/hour on July 1, 2026. Here's who it applies to and what small business owners need to check in payroll.
Washington's DOR is offering temporary penalty relief for sales tax owed under ESSB 5814's services expansion. The tax and interest still apply — here's the deadline.
Opponents of Washington's new high-earner income tax submitted 511,408 signatures, setting up a November 3 ballot fight. Here's what it means for your business.
Small Business Trends just ranked the top bookkeeping software for sole proprietors. Here's what the list gets right, and what software alone can't fix.
A 2026 guide on Black business capital access highlights a 39% loan denial rate and how fractional CFO services build the financial documentation lenders want.
The 1099-K threshold stayed at $20,000/200 transactions for 2025 filings due in early 2026. Here's what business owners need to check before forms arrive.
CentSight launched an AI finance platform with $1.5M in funding, promising CFO-level insight without the CFO cost. What it gets right, and what it can't replace.
SBA, bank, and online loan rates for 2026, plus why the Fed's rate pause matters if you're planning to borrow this year.
Alaska, Oregon, D.C., and more raised their minimum wage July 1, 2026. Here's what small business owners with hourly staff need to update.
OBBBA turns one on July 4, 2026. Here's what's changed for small businesses, plus a new employee benefit option launching the same day.
From the 7.65% FICA tip credit to $9,600 WOTC and up to 50% health-premium credits, here are 2026 small-business tax credits that cut your bill directly.
AI now automates categorization, reconciliation and receipts — but it can't replace judgment. Here's the realistic 2026 picture for small business bookkeeping.
New WA rules take effect July 1, 2026 — PFML changes, WA Cares benefits, hiring-record limits and B&O surcharge tweaks. Here's what King County owners must know.