Small businesses in 2026 will be operating in a fast-moving environment shaped by technology and changing workforce expectations. It’s time to think strategically about where things are headed. Here are the trends small businesses should pay attention to in the coming...
Brian Brammer
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Could Save Small Business Owners Millions When Selling
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) significantly expanded the benefits of the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS), which could save owners millions in capital gains taxes. This is quietly reshaping how business owners think about selling their...
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Makes C Corporations More Attractive for Startups
President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) includes a new business tax provision that could affect how entrepreneurs organize their startups. The change is making C corporations more appealing than they’ve been in years. For founders, early employees, and...
How Small Businesses Can Weather the Storm During Economic Downturns
Economic downturns are inevitable. Maybe not today, but eventually. The smart move is to prepare now so your business can endure those rocky times and even find opportunities rather than struggle through. Read on as we go over small business survival strategies to...
Small Businesses Find Their Footing Amid Policy Shifts and Economic Challenges
After a challenging stretch, small businesses are beginning to show signs of recovery. Earnings have climbed 75% since January, a sign that things are moving in the right direction. Still, revenues haven’t yet caught up to the stronger numbers we saw in the past...
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill: Key Benefits for Small Businesses and Franchises
With inflation and economic uncertainty still putting pressure on small businesses, President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is designed to give them some much-needed relief. The bill offers bigger tax breaks, new exemptions, and investment incentives to help...
What the 2025 Social Security Retirement Age Change Means for Seniors and Future Retirees
Americans rely on Social Security as a key source of income in retirement, but a notable change begins this year: the full retirement age (FRA)—the age at which you can claim 100% of your Social Security benefits—has risen to 67 for those born in 1960 or later. This...
