SCOTUS Tariff Ruling: What It Means For You And Your Small Business

SCOTUS ruled that the President does not have broad authority to set tariffs under the IEEPA and that this power rests with Congress, but there are still many questions.

Business Organizations React To SCOTUS Ruling On Tariffs

Sometimes it can feel as though the country is partisanly divided these days, reaching consensus on even some of the most straightforward issues can be challenging. However, business organizations across the political spectrum from conservative to progressive are in general agreement with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling on Friday on tariffs.

Business Owner To Governor: Brian Kemp On Georgia’s Economic Future

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp leads the efforts to boost the business environment in his state. I recently spoke with him about his work since taking office.

DOE Innovation Projects Could Enhance Main Street

The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it had selected 16 projects to develop technologies focused on making improvements across various U.S. industries.

World Cup And Olympics Give Small Businesses Long-Term Opportunity

Sports in the United States is going to be even more exciting over the next three years with North America hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics taking place in Los Angeles. While these two events will certainly provide a boost to national pride, they will also be catalysts for economic growth and innovation, as the U.S. Travel Association expects the impact from both to be more than $100 billion nationwide. For North American entrepreneurs, the next three years can be more about soccer and the Olympics’ 36 sports. They can be about expanding their business.

Investing In Economic Mobility: A Talk With DeAngela Burns-Wallace

For nearly 60 years, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has led efforts to strengthen communities and increase entrepreneurship in the Kansas City area. Founded in 1966 by pharmaceutical executive and former Kansas City Royals owner Ewing Marion Kauffman, affectionately known as Mr. K, the Foundation has a vision of “a society of economically empowered individuals contributing to the improvement of their communities.” As president and chief executive officer of the Foundation, DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Ed.D., leads these efforts. Born and raised in Kansas City, Dr. Burns-Wallace has been ...

The De Minimis Exemption: What Small Business Owners Should Know

On August 29, the U.S. stopped providing a de minimis exemption for items valued under $800 from entering the country. This means that more items being shipped to the United States will likely be subject to tariffs and businesses will have to adjust some of their operations. Here is what small business owners need to know about the de minimis exemption.

Small Business Owners Facing Inflation Challenges

Whether you live in New York City or Cold Bay, AK, it is a safe bet that small businesses and their owners are the cornerstones of your community. However, they often are also the most vulnerable to swings in the economy. With inflation and many economists predicting a period of disruption, a good number of small business owners are feeling this impact.