Small Business Trends

When can you file your taxes? The tax season for the 2025 tax year kicks off on January 27, 2026, when e-filing opens. You’ll have until April 15, 2026, to submit your tax returns. It’s important to gather your documents, like W-2s and 1099s, ahead of time. If you need more time, you can request an extension, but keep in mind...

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, Slack is stepping up its game by introducing an “agent-first workspace” designed to transform how teams interact with AI. With Gartner projecting that 40% of enterprise applications will integrate task-specific AI agents by the end of 2026—an explosive increase from less than 5% a year ago—small business owners need to pay close atten...

Current commercial mortgage loan rates can vary greatly depending on the property type and loan size. For instance, multifamily loans over $6 million have rates around 5.16%, whereas those under $6 million sit at 5.60%. Retail property mortgages average 6.07%, and higher-risk bridge loans can reach 9.00%. Comprehending these nuances, along wi...

A Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is an essential legal document for anyone considering a franchise opportunity. It outlines important information about the franchisor, including their financial obligations and potential earnings. By law, franchisors must provide this document at least 14 days before any contracts are signed or fees paid....

Small and mid-market businesses face a daunting challenge: managing HR duties across numerous disconnected tools, resulting in inefficiencies and wasted resources. Intuit aims to address this issue with the launch of QuickBooks Workforce, a comprehensive human capital management (HCM) solution. Set to revolutionize how businesses handle workforce management, ...