Construction projects often involve many different professionals, from project managers to architects and civil engineers. All of these roles can complicate the process. But two student entrepreneurs from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are looking to change that. Sidonie Dessoubret is a junior in information science from France, and Jeremi Lukos is a junior in architecture…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations that the deadline to file for federal working capital loans for drought-related losses is approaching. The filing deadline is July 22, 2024, for losses due to the drought that began on November…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding private nonprofit organizations (PNPs) in West Virginia of the approaching July 22 deadline to apply for physical damage loans. These loans address damages caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred from April 2-6. PNPs in the counties of Brooke, Hancock, Marshall,…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2024-55, providing new guidance on exceptions to the 10% additional tax for early retirement plan distributions. This guidance, effective from January 1, 2024, stems from the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 and covers distributions for emergency personal expenses and for survivors of domestic abuse. Emergency Personal Expense…
Millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurs, who grew up surrounded by technology, are likely to approach business ownership differently than those in older generations, according to recent findings from American Express. These findings come from the company’s Amex Trendex: Small Business Edition. According to the survey, 56 percent of Millennial and Gen Z business owners said…
Some small business bankruptcy cases could get more complicated due to the recent expiration of a program that streamlined the process for certain businesses. The program, known as Subchapter V, was often used as an alternative to traditional Chapter 11 filings. Congress created this option as part of the Small Business Reorganization Act in 2019,…
A new Intuit QuickBooks survey reveals while the accounting industry has been significantly impacted by changing economic conditions, professionals in the field believe failing to keep up with technological advancements poses the greatest risk to the industry. This concern surpasses other major issues, such as higher interest rates, rising costs of goods, and widespread hiring…
Buffer is excited to announce the integration of Threads into your Buffer account. This decision came from listening to our community, with over 7,000 requests for this feature. Threads, a new social platform, has already become a significant space for engagement and connection. This integration simplifies participation on Threads, allowing you to plan, schedule, and…
Verizon Business and Monarch Tractor have partnered to support sustainable farming practices using Verizon’s network connectivity. Monarch’s autonomous tractors remain connected in remote agricultural areas through Verizon’s wireless networks. The Monarch MK-V platform, integrated with Verizon’s technology, enables autonomous operations, near real-time visibility, and alerts for farmers. This partnership is designed to promote and support…
Citizens has awarded its Small Business Community Champions a one-year membership to Luminary, a global professional education and networking platform that offers programming and events to its community through all phases of their professional and entrepreneurial journeys. Kicked off this month by Brendan Coughlin, Citizens vice chair and head of consumer banking, Mark Valentino, Citizens…