FTC, Florida AG to small business: Scrutinize “o-fishy-al” invoices

If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a duck. But…

Small businesses overwhelmingly expect a recession

But a recession hasn't happened yet and there's some positive economic data By Dieter Holger of…

Record number of small businesses fear for their future

Confidence has hit a new low By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 7, 2025 A record…

This National Small Business Week, the focus is on cybersecurity

It’s National Small Business Week, a time when we celebrate the businesses that make our communities…

Cybersecurity for small business: Cybersecurity basics

As a small business owner, you know that cyber criminals will steal data any place they…

Operation Main Street targets scams against small business

Small business keeps America in business. But while you have your shoulder to the wheel and…

Cybersecurity for small business: Tech support scams

An employee gets a phone call, pop-up, or email warning about a problem with the office…

Small business financing: Staff Perspective outlines issues

As an essential engine of the American economy, small business has a big impact. But where…

Small businesses feared ruin before tariffs worsened

Retailers are most likely to switch to domestic suppliers because of tariffs By Dieter Holger of…

How small businesses can up the impact of their charitable donations

As the holidays – and the end of the tax year – draw near, people are…

Big concerns about small business loan pitches

Many small businesses are looking for a financial life preserver to help them stay afloat until…

Protecting small businesses seeking financing during the pandemic

Small businesses are a critical part of the U.S. economy, providing opportunity and employment to consumers…

Cybersecurity for small business: Email authentication

As a business person, you know about phishing, of course. At first glance, the email looks…

FTC Sends More Than $2.6 Million in Refunds to Small Businesses Harmed by Payment Processor First American Payment Systems

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.6 million in refunds to small businesses harmed…

FTC Secures Initial Win in Small Business Finance Scheme Case Against Seek Capital

The Federal Trade Commission secured an initial win in its case against Seek Capital and the…

New resources to help protect consumers and small businesses from fraud

Consumers speak many languages and unfortunately scammers are conversant in all of them. That’s why the…

Reporting fraud helps everyone – including small businesses – and now it’s easier to do

Whether it’s a bogus message claiming your trademarks are about to expire unless you transfer money…

SMALL CAP SHARE IDEAS: Two into one appears to go nicely for Carr’s Group 

One might think that the worlds of agricultural feed blocks and nuclear engineering make very unlikely…