Small Business

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Diverse small business owners, including a cafe owner and a tech entrepreneur, engaging with local government officials in a vibrant community business hub, symbolizing new support initiatives and economic growth.
Entrepreneurship

New Local Initiatives Launch Small Business Support Resources

Across the country, new local initiatives are launching significant financial programs and resources to back small businesses. These programs offer direct funding, expert guidance, and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs thrive.

Jenna Wallace·April 4, 2026
Entrepreneurs and local officials at a Georgiana community meeting, discussing small business resources, funding, and growth strategies, symbolizing local economic development and support.
Entrepreneurship

Georgiana Local Initiatives Highlight Small Business Resources for Growth

Local governments are actively supporting small businesses with resources like funding, expert consultations, and strategic guidance. These initiatives, exemplified by Georgiana, Alabama, are crucial for transforming business ideas into sustainable enterprises.

Jenna Wallace·April 4, 2026
Diverse entrepreneurs learning and collaborating in a modern co-working space, symbolizing the support and education offered by Meridian Technology Center's Small Business University program.
Entrepreneurship

MTC Opens Applications for Small Business University for Entrepreneurs

Meridian Technology Center has opened applications for its Small Business University, a new resource designed to provide critical support for local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. This program offers essential skills to navigate the modern market and strengthen the local economy.

Jenna Wallace·April 3, 2026
A person engaging with an advanced AI interface, displaying job opportunities and conversational prompts, representing the future of job searching with Wizehire's ChatGPT app.
Careers

Wizehire Launches ChatGPT App to Facilitate Conversational Job Search

Wizehire has launched "Jobs by Wizehire," a new application within ChatGPT designed to help job seekers find and apply for local jobs through conversational interactions. This tool aims to provide a more personalized channel for connecting candidates with opportunities at small and growing businesses.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 3, 2026
Diverse group of small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs attending a training session at Meridian Technology Center's new Small Business University, actively learning and collaborating.
Entrepreneurship

MTC Launches Small Business University to Offer New Training Resources

Meridian Technology Center is launching its Small Business University, a new initiative providing crucial training and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. This program aims to equip local founders with the skills necessary to build and scale their ventures.

Jenna Wallace·April 3, 2026
Entrepreneurs collaborating in a modern office, symbolizing the potential growth and financial benefits from the proposed American Innovation Act's startup tax deductions.
Entrepreneurship

American Innovation Act Proposes Quadrupling Startup Tax Deductions

A new bill in Congress could quadruple the tax deductions available to new business startups. Here’s what the proposed tax cuts could mean for you and the future of entrepreneurship.

Jenna Wallace·April 1, 2026
Diverse small business owners and gig workers reviewing tax documents, symbolizing the impact of the new 'No Tax on Tips' law on their earnings and business strategies.
Entrepreneurship

New 'No Tax on Tips' Law Impacts Small Business and Gig Economy Pay

The new 'No Tax on Tips' provision significantly alters how millions of workers' earnings are taxed, offering a substantial deduction on tip income. This change impacts small businesses and the gig economy, presenting new considerations for compensation and business strategy.

Jenna Wallace·March 30, 2026
Small business owners collaborating with AI tools, showing digital interfaces and data visualizations, symbolizing the blend of human ingenuity and artificial intelligence in modern entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship

Small Businesses Adopt AI Tools, Boosting Efficiency Amid Integration Challenges

Small businesses are rapidly embracing AI to boost efficiency and revenue. However, many are struggling to move from simple adoption to strategic integration, creating a new set of challenges for entrepreneurs.

Jenna Wallace·March 30, 2026