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Product Development Challenges and Solutions for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, one of the most critical factors for success is the ability to develop innovative and appealing products that meet customer needs and stand out in a crowded market. However, the process of product development can be a daunting task, fraught with challenges that range from limited resources and lack of expertise to intellectual property concerns and fierce competition.
Treasury Department Drastically Narrows Corporate Transparency Act Requirements
Major Policy Shift Exempts U.S. Companies and U.S. Beneficial Owners On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim rule via press release that fundamentally transforms the scope of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This significant revision exempts all domestic reporting companies from filing requirements and removes the obligation for foreign … Read more
Infographic: SBA Loans by Business Type for 2023
The 2023 Small Business Administration (SBA) loan data reveals a clear preference for Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) among loan recipients. Out of the total 63,286 loans distributed, LLCs dominated the landscape with 40,325 loans, representing approximately 64% of all SBA loans issued that year. Corporations ranked second with 15,521 loans (about 25% of the total), … Read more
Infographic: SBA Number of Approved Loans by Year
The Small Business Administration (SBA) loan approval data from 2014 to 2023 reveals interesting patterns in small business lending over the past decade. The number of approved loans showed steady growth in the early years, increasing from 58,041 in 2014 to reach a peak of 70,082 approvals in 2016. However, following this peak, the numbers … Read more
The Corporate Transparency Act’s Legal Rollercoaster: What Business Owners Should Know
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) originally required businesses to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the federal government by January 1, 2025. This law was part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, designed to prevent financial crimes through anonymous business structures. However, recent court decisions have temporarily halted this requirement nationwide. The law’s implementation … Read more
Infographic: SBA Loans by Employee Count for 2023
The 2023 Small Business Administration (SBA) loan data reveals a clear pattern in lending distribution across different business sizes. The overwhelming majority of SBA loans were granted to very small businesses, with companies employing 5 or fewer people receiving 38,988 loans, representing approximately 62% of all loans distributed. This significantly outpaces all other business size … Read more
Infographic: SBA Loans by Business Age
The 2023 Small Business Administration (SBA) loan data reveals that established businesses were the primary beneficiaries of SBA lending programs, with businesses operating for more than two years receiving 35,149 loans, representing approximately 56% of all loans distributed. This significant majority suggests that lenders tend to favor businesses with proven track records and established operations. … Read more
Corporate Transparency Act Implementation Suspended: What Business Owners Need to Know
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which requires businesses to disclose their true ownership to combat shell companies, has faced another setback. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated an injunction that delays the January 1st reporting deadline, effectively putting the law’s implementation on hold. The law, passed in 2021, would affect over 32 million … Read more
Infographic: SBA Gross Approval Amounts by Year
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) gross approval amounts demonstrate interesting trends over the past decade. From 2014 to 2018, there was a steady upward trajectory, with approvals growing from $26.3 billion to $33 billion. The years 2019 and 2020 saw a slight decline to around $30 billion, likely due to economic uncertainties. The most notable … Read more