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Tax Saving Moves Small Business Owners Can Still Make Before Year-End

As 2025 comes to a close, small-business owners can still take last-minute steps to reduce tax liability, including claiming deductions, adjusting cash flow, and updating retirement contributions.

Got-Wholesale Business Insights

How to Set SMART Business Goals for 2026: Small Business Goal Setting Template

Planning your business strategy for 2026 starts with setting clear, measurable, and achievable goals. This guide walks you through defining, tracking, and adjusting objectives for maximum impact using a SMART goal template.

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New Year Small Business Planning 2026: Checklist & Goals Template

Prepare your business for success in 2026 with this complete planning guide, including a New Year checklist, goal-setting template, and step-by-step strategies for marketing, operations, and growth.

Got-Wholesale Business Insights

Small Business Year-End Checklist: What to Do Before December 31

A complete 2025 guide for bookkeeping, tax prep, payroll, and operational tasks every business owner should finish before year-end.

Got-Wholesale Business Insights

Small Business Saturday 2025: Strategies to Boost Sales & Local Support

A complete guide to marketing, storefront prep, promotions, and ways to increase foot traffic for one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

California Business Journal

California launches new tax credit to help struggling small businesses in 2025

The state unveils a new payroll-based tax incentive aimed at helping local employers stay competitive.

SBA expands access to microloans for women- and minority-owned businesses

New changes make it easier for entrepreneurs to secure financing under $50,000.

Retail theft crackdown: New California bill proposes stronger protections for small shops

Local retailers push for faster police response and tougher penalties.

Bloomberg Markets

Rising inventory costs pressure small wholesalers across the West Coast

Import fees and storage costs hit their highest levels since 2020.

Possible mid-year minimum wage adjustment could impact thousands of employers

Economists warn that inflation triggers might activate the 2025 wage clause earlier than expected.

AI tools help California small businesses cut admin time by up to 40%

From scheduling to accounting, automation is becoming a core part of daily operations.

ABC7 Los Angeles

New food-industry grants open for Los Angeles restaurants and cafes

Business owners can apply for up to $15,000 to fund equipment upgrades.

Commercial rent spikes create new challenges for small businesses nationwide

Landlords raise prices as demand for high-visibility retail spaces grows.

Supply chain stabilizing: Import delays drop to their lowest point in 3 years

Improved shipping routes bring relief to wholesalers and distributors.

California launches energy rebate program for small business upgrades

Eligible businesses can claim rebates for lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration improvements.

Los Angeles Times

E-commerce surges again as California consumers return to online shopping

Small retailers see a rise in website sales as shoppers favor convenience over in-store visits.

San Diego Union-Tribune

San Diego small businesses struggle to hire as competition intensifies

Owners say higher wages and staffing shortages are limiting their ability to expand.

California updates street-vendor rules in effort to support micro-entrepreneurs

New guidelines make it easier for vendors to operate legally across major cities.

Small retailers embrace ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ to boost sales amid tight budgets

Store owners say flexible payments are driving more repeat customers.

California manufacturers gain access to new equipment grants

A state-funded program offers support for small production facilities upgrading machinery.

Subscription models grow popular among small businesses in 2025

Gyms, boutiques, and home-services companies turn to recurring revenue offerings to stabilize growth.

Trucking rates fall on the West Coast, offering relief to small importers

After years of volatility, lower logistics costs help wholesalers regain margin.

Pop-up markets surge in Los Angeles as new entrepreneurs test business ideas

Affordable booth fees make it easier for first-time founders to launch without risk.

Cash flow problems intensify for small businesses as credit conditions tighten

Many owners say they’re turning to alternative lenders after banks scale back approvals.

KCRA Sacramento

Tourism rebound brings new momentum for small businesses across California

Local shops and restaurants see more foot traffic as travel picks up statewide.

Small Business Daily

‘Everyone is hunkering down.’ The affordability crisis rattles mom-and-pop shops

Surging import costs, higher payroll expenses, and fewer affordable loans are squeezing small businesses nationwide.

7 Small Business Grants Entrepreneurs Can Apply for This Season

Free money for growth? These grants are open for applications now — don't miss your chance.

The Wall Street Journal

New Layoff Tactics Bring New Blunders

Plus, small-business owners embrace AI as hiring tightens in 2025.

FOX 13 News Utah

'Shop Local' push in Payson as Small Business Saturday becomes Christmas festival

A Payson café leads a community effort encouraging support for local entrepreneurs.

Small business owners can apply now for Lift ME accelerator program

Central Michigan University opens applications for a free startup accelerator.

Pink Friday initiative aims to make small businesses holiday hotspots

Middletown businesses launch a new event to boost foot traffic.

Car drives through walls of Harrah small business

A local coffee shop plans its rebuild after a crash damages their shop.

How Alabama is investing in its small business ecosystem

Mastercard reports progress on statewide support initiatives.

South Dallas center nurtures talent and small businesses

A new innovation center boosts local entrepreneurship pathways.