A fixed $25,000 tax deduction per year is more popular among small business owners compared to the current 20 percent pass-through deduction. Latest scoop up now Inc. inc.com/melissa-angell…

.ICIC, One Visual Mind and #SBM’s new tool reveals that minority-owned #SmallBiz are more likely to have low revenues and #SmallBiz in minority neighborhoods are also more likely to have low revenues. Explore our visualization tool: tinyurl.com/yd8b2yzt

#AI is powering many #SmallBiz. #SBM’s new research found that 69% of small businesses use some form of AI, including more than half of (52%) self-employed individuals. Read the report: tinyurl.com/3cnex255

#SBM’s new poll found that 82% of #SmallBiz believe the federal tax system favors larger corporations instead of small businesses like theirs, and 75% agree that those corporations and wealthy individuals don’t pay their fair share in taxes. Read more: tinyurl.com/52w9jayp

TEACH Colorado has great tools for small childcare providers! Check out their Early Childhood Recruitment & Marketing Kit ow.ly/kusM50T9MLQ

Our new research finds that 64% of non-C-corporation #SmallBiz claimed the 20% pass-through deduction in their tax filings, and a majority would support a reform that would instead allow them to deduct the first $25,000 in net business income each year. tinyurl.com/52w9jayp

Get an edge in today’s digital world. #VerizonSmallBusinessDigitalReady is a great free resource for small businesses looking to grow their business online. Learn more: ow.ly/eTpv50T9NnI

Colorado: The Office of New Americans has created a virtual job board to connect New Americans to work opportunities. Small business owners can create a virtual booth and post job postings for free. Check it out ow.ly/eP4l50TehnA

Virginia: The Idea Factory, powered by Startup Virginia, helps you build solutions people want based on insights, not assumptions. Apply by Sept 6: startupvirginia.org/idea-factory/?… #Venturize

A disaster relief loan kept #SmallBiz owner Dwayne Thomas' business afloat during the pandemic but left him w/ crippling debt. Mae Anderson details why Dwayne delayed his retirement plans even though his business is more successful than ever: tinyurl.com/9ep7sc72

Meet Shawna Wells: former teacher & principal turned CEO of two impactful businesses! Discover how her journey led to founding 7 Gen Legacy Group & B is for Black Brilliance, and how she’s redefining legacy in leadership. ow.ly/ZS9p50Tfu1P

Our Small Business, Big Impact series with SBA continues on Sept 11 when we'll be discussing the anniversary of the IRA and clean energy incentives for #smallbiz. Catch up: smallbusinessmajority.org/events/new-fed…

#SmallBiz needs a fair federal tax system to thrive. Our new research found that a large majority of #entrepreneurs agree that the IRS needs more funding to audit large corporations (82%) and to audit wealthy taxpayers (79%). Read more: tinyurl.com/52w9jayp

Our interactive tools will help connect you with local support organizations and mission-driven lenders. Plus, our Connect2Capital loan match platform makes finding the right funding easier than ever. ow.ly/QCUR50ThqPx

On September 12, we're hosting a webinar on the #VerizonSmallBusinessDigitalReady platform to talk about how you regain control of your finances. ow.ly/aH5m50ThqQW

Central Valley: We're excited to be joined by Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua on September 16 for an in person event in Stockton about sustainable financing for your small business. Join us for free resources and to network with local Chambers. eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-…

"People put labels on skill sets, limiting what we think we can do.” Shawna Wells’ story of breaking barriers as an educator, CEO, and author is a must-read for anyone ready to make their own rules! ow.ly/KxSQ50ThNuz