New 2026 Fair Access to Banking Laws: Can Banks Still Close Your Account Without Warning?
Understanding the 2026 Fair Access to Banking Laws The 2026 Fair Access to Banking Laws aim to address the concerns over sudden closures of bank accounts. These federal and state-level measures aim to ensure that individuals and businesses are denied access to basic banking services for reasons that are unrelated to financial risk and compliance. […]
Small Business Bankruptcy Trends in 2026: Why Subchapter V Might Save Your Company
Small Business Bankruptcy Trends in 2026: What’s Driving the Surge? Small business bankruptcy trends in 2026 are rising as a result of lingering inflation, high operational costs, and interest rates. Cash-flow compression and missed vendor payments are becoming common. Business creditors and lenders are showing less flexibility, which is pushing small businesses towards restructuring. Together, […]
SBA Drops Loan Fees for Manufacturers in 2026: How to Save $15k+ on Your Next Loan
What is the SBA Loan Fee Waiver 2026? For fiscal year 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration has temporarily removed key loan fees for qualifying manufacturers. The SBA loan fee waiver 2026 applies to loans approved between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026, making SBA financing far more affordable during this period. According to […]
OBBBA Tax Alert: 100% Bonus Depreciation is Back for 2026
Are you ready to stop letting the IRS take a massive bite out of your hard-earned profits and start reinvesting that cash into your company’s future? If you have been waiting for the right moment to upgrade your equipment or move into a new office space, the wait is officially over because 100% bonus depreciation […]
The 2026 Visa/Mastercard Settlement: Can You Finally Surcharge Premium Rewards Cards?
Credit cards are popular with customers, but they often cost businesses a fee. Over time, these costs compound, reducing the profit margins of businesses. Premium reward cards, in particular, have higher interchange rates, leading to higher transaction fees. Merchants have long resisted these fees and strict rules that restrict them from recovering these costs. Merchants […]
Why the FTC Is Finally Cracking Down on Predatory Lending in 2026
In 2026, the way federal agencies protect consumers and small business owners is changing like never before. For years, some lenders took advantage of loopholes, operating in ways that were unfair or hidden. That era is officially ending. The FTC crackdown predatory lending 2026 is in full swing, with the agency stepping up enforcement through […]
2025 Small Business Tax Changes: What Congress Doesn’t Want You to Overlook
A surprising number of small business owners will pay more tax in the coming year without realizing anything has changed. Not because they made mistakes, but because they missed quiet rule updates buried in fine print. A recent survey found that more than 60% of gig economy workers did not know the tax reporting threshold […]