Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration (SBA), has issued a reminder for small nonfarm businesses in Hawaii, Montana, and North Dakota about the approaching June 10, 2024 deadline to apply for SBA federal disaster loans for economic injury. These low-interest loans are designed…
“What is your favorite Mom & Pop shop in the US? What makes this shop your favorite? What city is the shop located in, and any lessons that another small business could learn from this operation.” Here’s what YEC community members had to say: 1. Voodoo Doughnut – Portland, Oregon “One of my favorite Mom…
Are you curious about learning how to start a pressure washing business? The pressure-washing industry was worth $1.2 billion in 2023. Pressure washing services are popular because they’re effective and eco-friendly. They also allow you to target niche markets, including eavestroughs, fence and deck cleaning, and window and driveway pressure washing. There’s plenty of money…
Adobe has released its online shopping data for the first four months of 2024, showing a resilient ecommerce landscape despite economic challenges. According to Adobe Analytics, which analyzes over one trillion visits to U.S. retail sites and 100 million SKUs across 18 product categories, consumers spent $331.6 billion online from January to April 2024, reflecting…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that interest rates will remain unchanged for the calendar quarter starting July 1, 2024. This decision impacts both individual taxpayers and corporations, particularly small businesses navigating financial planning and tax obligations. For individuals, the interest rates for overpayments and underpayments will stay at 8% per year, compounded daily.…
OpenAI announced the release of GPT-4o, the latest and most advanced AI model designed to process text, audio, and images in real time. This new AI model represents a leap forward in technology, offering better features and improved performance that make it a versatile tool for a range of different applications. By the way, the…
The hugely popular video-sharing app TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department over a law that would force Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the app or face a nationwide ban. The law was signed by President Biden on April 24 after it was passed overwhelmingly by Congress amid concerns among US lawmakers…
Home and office organizational products are incredibly in-demand, especially with the influx of people working from home. But many of the products on the market include the same few materials like simple plastic and wood. Tired of seeing the same items over and over again, the founder of Welaxy set out to create something different.…
Local newspapers aren’t exactly a thriving business in 2024. But at least one enthusiastic entrepreneur is taking a chance on them in the hopes of delivering more quality local news coverage across parts of the U.S. Jeremy Gulban is a New Jersey-based tech executive who runs CherryRoad Media, a company that acquires and runs local…
Facebook’s influence stretches far and wide, shaping the way we connect, share, and engage with the world around us. This article looks into the heart of this social media giant, unveiling 35 astonishing Facebook statistics that paint a vivid picture of its dominance. From user demographics that reveal the pulse of its global community to…
