What the One Big Beautiful Bill Really Means for Small Business Owners
Smart small business owners aren’t just reacting to Washington’s latest tax changes — they’re using this moment to rethink how they pay, reward, and retain their people. The new law, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), introduces major tax and workforce-impacting updates: a new tip-income deduction, overtime deductions, SALT changes, and permanent rate cuts. But […]
Rethinking Employee Onboarding in 2025: A Strategic Imperative for Small Businesses
In today’s evolving workplace, onboarding is no longer a checklist – it’s a strategic advantage. In 2025, organizations that treat onboarding as a dynamic, human-centered experience are setting the pace in employee engagement, retention, and performance. With shifting work models, rising employee expectations, and advancing technologies, onboarding must evolve from a transactional process into a […]
Competitive Benefits Matter More Than Ever: Why Small Businesses Can’t Ignore Retirement Plans in 2025
401(k) participation is rising rapidly. Is your compensation package keeping up?In 2025, retirement benefits have become a fundamental expectation for employees, rather than a mere perk. This cultural shift is evidenced by the fact that, for the first time, over half of all U.S. private-sector employees are now participating in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such […]
Understanding the SBA’s New Loan Overhaul: Implications for Small Businesses in 2025
In 2025, transformative changes to the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan policies will be implemented, marking a pivotal shift crucial for small businesses across the nation. Small businesses, often regarded as the backbone of the U.S. economy, depend heavily on SBA loans to launch, sustain, and expand their endeavors. With the recent revamp in the […]