As a small business owner, you should actively look for funding opportunities. They provide timely financial support without the need for repayment, allowing you to finance innovative projects, support your company's expansion and increase competitiveness.
Particularly for start-ups or financially struggling companies, these grants can be a lifeline, giving them access to resources, training and networking opportunities. Grants support your growth, encourage sustainable practices and promote community engagement, contributing to the long-term success of your business.
There are several programs currently underway that may impact small businesses in different ways. From store renovation initiatives to the American Rescue Plan Act program, there are thousands up for grabs for your small business. So don't wait, apply as soon as possible.
Small Business News January 12, 2024
This week, the IRS informed tax professionals of the launch of Tax Professional Awareness Week, designed to support tax professionals to ensure they are well prepared for the upcoming tax season and understand the latest developments and challenges in the field. The agency is also granting an extension of time for reporting clean vehicle sales. Stay on top of small business news every day and get the weekly roundup of small business trends.
IRS Announces Tax Professional Awareness Week
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is preparing for the 2024 tax filing season with the start of Tax Professional Awareness Week starting Monday, January 8th. This initiative is intended to support tax professionals and ensure that they are well prepared for the upcoming tax season and understand the latest developments and challenges in the field.
IRS Grants Extension for Clean Vehicle Sales Reporting
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced an extension for dealers and sellers of clean vehicles to file their sales reports to ease the transition to a new online reporting portal. This expansion is in response to the recent launch of the IRS Energy Credits Online (IRS ECO) system, which became operational on January 1, 2024.
eBay launches AI-powered social caption generator to improve seller experience
eBay has launched an innovative tool to revolutionize social media sharing for its sellers. This new feature, powered by advanced artificial intelligence (AI), simplifies the creation of social media posts and makes it more accessible and efficient for sellers to promote their listings.
This is how you take advantage of things that never change
Many people say that the only constant in life is change – in fact, I wrote an entire book called ChangeMasters to help people make the changes they want. In small businesses, owners must constantly adapt to changes in the market in order to survive and thrive. On the Small Business Radio Show this week I interviewed Morgan Housel, who says some things never change.
Apple is expanding self-service repair with a new diagnostic tool and expanding its reach in Europe
Apple Inc. has expanded its self-service repair program and introduced a new diagnostic tool designed to give users more autonomy when troubleshooting their Apple devices.
Fiverr declares Montserrat 2024 “Font of the Year”
Fiverr International Ltd. has declared Montserrat “Font of the Year” for 2024. This decision, announced on December 7, 2023, underlines the growing recognition of Montserrat's versatility and modern appeal in the corporate brand space. Montserrat, an open source sans serif font, has received widespread acclaim for its clean geometric lines and modern style.
Salesforce improves AI and analytics on the Einstein 1 platform
Salesforce has announced updates to its Einstein 1 platform with the introduction of the Data Cloud Vector Database and Einstein Copilot Search, marking a new era in AI, analytics and automation for leveraging business data.
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