Housing and Food Took Nearly Half of U.S. Household Spending in 2025
Housing and food absorbed nearly half of U.S. household spending in 2025, even as average pretax income rose f...
Small Business Operations
Leadership & Management
Housing and Food Took Nearly Half of U.S. Household Spending in 2025
Housing and food absorbed nearly half of U.S. household spending in 2025, even as average pretax income rose f...
Small Business Operations
Deel Adds Identity Checks Across Hiring and Employment
Deel Security checks identity risks from application through employment, with expert review of high-risk flags...
Tools & Productivity
Early Customer Outreach Helped This Founder Find the Right Buyers
Two small email tests exposed a mismatch between OurBuilding’s pitch and its best-fit customers—and showed why...
Startups & Funding
Small Business Growth: When to Hire Support and When to Fix the Workflow
Map the work behind an overloaded team, delegate clear responsibilities and use practical signs to decide when...
Leadership & Management
Microsoft’s Voluntary Exit Offer Could Reach 60,000 Employees Across Four Countries
Microsoft expects 3% to 5% of eligible staff to accept voluntary exit packages as it reshapes teams and manage...
Leadership & Management
5 Key Steps for the 2026 Year-End Payroll Close
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5 Key Steps for the 2026 Year-End Payroll Close
The final payr...
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Warhound Targets Healthier Working Dogs With Cloning and Gene Editing
Warhound plans to clone and edit elite service dogs, aiming to reduce inherited health risks. Its first litter...
Startups & Funding
2026 Holiday Retail Sales Forecast Tops $1 Trillion as Stores Plan Seasonal Hiring
The NRF projects holiday retail sales will rise 4.2% to $1.013 trillion, while retailers expect to hire 325,00...
Small Business Operations
Alice Anderson Fund doubles to $20 million for women-led startups
Victoria adds $10 million to the Alice Anderson Fund, which has invested more than $9 million alongside privat...
Startups & Funding
Gusto Adds Business Formation, Payroll Automation and HR Services for Small Firms
Gusto’s new tools span LLC formation, payroll, AI assisted workflows and HR support, giving owners more tasks...
Small Business Operations
Tech This Week Bets on Live Conversations to Broaden African Tech Coverage
Fatu Ogwuche’s weekly show pairs technology news with founder interviews, backed by sponsors and designed to r...
Startups & Funding
Deel Builds AI Models for Payroll and Cross-Border Work
Deel’s Emet lab is publishing benchmarks for workplace AI, while its Pangaea models target payroll and cross-b...
Small Business Operations
Small-Business CEO Confidence Slips Again as Costs Pressure Growth Plans
Vistage’s Q3 survey shows weaker economic expectations, rising health costs and cautious spending, while many...
Leadership & Management
Majority of American Workers Report Minimum Effort: Understanding the 'Act Your Wage' Phenomenon
A recent survey reveals that 78% of American workers intentionally do the bare minimum at their jobs, influenc...
Leadership & Management
Social Security Payroll Tax Cap Increases to $192,300 in 2027
In 2027, the Social Security payroll tax cap will rise to $192,300, impacting how much high earners contribute...
Small Business Operations
Strategies to Reduce Customer Acquisition Costs While Enhancing Lead Quality
Effective lead generation should focus on quality, not quantity. Learn strategies to minimize acquisition cost...
Growth & Sales
3.6% Social Security Boost for 2027: A Significant Increase Amid Inflation Concerns
In 2027, Social Security benefits will receive a 3.6% increase, benefiting millions as inflation pressures con...
Small Business Operations
Navigating Financial Errors Made by AI Agents: What You Need to Know
As AI agents become integral in managing finances, understanding liability for their mistakes is essential for...
Tools & Productivity
Social Security Adjusts Payment Schedule for November 2026
In November 2026, Social Security payments will see a rare adjustment due to the Veterans Day holiday, impacti...
Small Business Operations
Paperman and Amazon’s Nanomatte Put Paper-Like Screen Reading in Focus
Paperman adds a paper-like texture to Mac and Windows screens, while Amazon’s Nanomatte aims to cut glare with...
Tools & Productivity