Apple is rolling out new features for its services this fall with the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18. Users can explore hikes in Apple Maps, redeem rewards and access installments with Apple Pay, enjoy a redesigned Apple Fitness+ experience, and more. These updates add new…
As your business grows, your original plans and vision may get lost in the day-to-day operations. But there are many growth strategies you can use to create a successful business that aligns with your actual goals. Learn valuable insights from members of the online small business community below. Grow Your Startup Without Losing Your Vision…
The city of Minneapolis is considering creating a new labor standards board to provide recommendations about potential regulations. Proponents say that the board would create more labor-friendly policies to support the local workforce. But many small businesses in the city argue that increased regulations would stifle their businesses. The proposed Labor Standards Board wouldn’t have…
A decreasing number of small businesses are seeking and receiving government contracts. And part of the reason for this decline may be the strict reporting and compliance requirements. The good news is that small businesses are receiving a higher amount of government contracting dollars than before, about 28 percent. However, the amount of small businesses…
A Florida tax return preparer has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the United States by preparing and filing false tax returns. John Borgela, who ran Empire Tax Services (Empire), was also sentenced to two years of supervised release and ordered to pay $970,970 in restitution.…
Grants can help small businesses manage the costs of providing paid leave to employees. These grants can cover a portion of the expenses related to offering paid sick leave, family leave, or medical leave, ensuring that businesses can support their employees without compromising financial stability. By alleviating some of these costs, grants enable small businesses…
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released final regulations on the prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements linked to increased credit or deduction amounts for certain clean energy incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These regulations provide guidance on how taxpayers can qualify for enhanced benefits by adhering…
San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Farrell wants to be described as a “small business owner” on the upcoming ballot. However, he runs a $100 million venture capital firm. This revelation comes as Farrell recently filed his paperwork to officially run for mayor in the November election. In San Francisco, candidates get to specify how they…
A New York woman has pleaded guilty to charges related to a COVID-19 vaccine fraud scheme. Kathleen Breault, 66, of Cambridge, admitted to destroying over 2,600 COVID-19 vaccines and issuing an equivalent number of fraudulent vaccination record cards. Breault, a midwife at Sage-Femme Midwifery PLLC (Safe-Femme) in Albany, New York, an authorized COVID-19 vaccine administration…
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have initiated a civil enforcement action against Adobe Inc. and two of its executives. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that Adobe and its executives, Maninder Sawhney and David Wadhwani, violated the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act…