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As we observe Small Business Week, it is important to reflect on the vital contributions that small businesses make to our national economy and the fabric of our local communities. These ...

California was recently ranked the most expensive state to start a new business. For that reason, it’s crucial lawmakers seize opportunities that would lower costs and make it easier for entrepreneurs ...

Credit card 'swipe fees' are a significant expense for small businesses, often second only to labor costs. These fees, typically 1.5% to 3.5% of a sale, cost U.S. businesses billions annually. Visa ...

Whether you tap or swipe, small businesses in San Luis Obispo say they’re paying the price of rising credit card fees, and it’s cutting into their bottom line. On Higuera Street, Neal Stuckey and his ...

Small businesses are no strangers to economic turbulence. Labor shortages and rising costs have made it even harder to plan ahead. At the same time, interest rates and stricter lending criteria have ...

Every time a customer at a convenience store pays with a credit card, the store is forced to pay a fee. In 2024, major credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard swiped $148 billion from businesses ...

An unfunded mandate on small businesses. Credit cards not accepted by Alaska vendors. Credit card reward programs like the Alaska Airlines miles plan severely curtailed or ended. These are the likely ...

I belong to a CEO peer group, and I love connecting with leaders who are further along in their journey. I work hard to keep my mouth shut and my ears open — because let’s be honest, they have way ...

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