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As a small business owner, you may have heard terms like “fair competition” and “antitrust” in the news or from policy organizations like ours. But what do these terms actually mean, and why do they matter to small businesses? To help you better understand what fair competition is, we’ve created this guide with helpful information, key terms and resources.

The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) program is here to provide support for small businesses looking to stay competitive in the new digital economy. Verizon, in partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corp (LISC), is awarding 50 small businesses with $10,000 Verizon Small Business Digital Ready grants. These grants aim to provide business owners with the necessary finances to launch and grow their businesses.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal is now live, which will begin accepting applications for tariff refunds for importers who paid them under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) over the past year. To help you get started and stay on track to recover eligible funds, here’s everything you need to know about the process.

April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to sharpen your financial skills and knowledge so you can make more informed decisions and keep your small business running smoothly. Understanding cash flow, tracking expenses and the other fiduciary responsibilities can feel overwhelming, but getting these essentials right can make all the difference in your business’s success. To help you navigate these challenges, here’s a guide with helpful tips and resources for managing your small business finances effectively.

Over the last year, the administration has imposed sweeping global and reciprocal tariffs on nearly 100 countries under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA does not authorize the president to impose tariffs, a key victory for Main Street that brought an end to dozens of global and reciprocal tariffs imposed under the statute. To help you understand the Supreme Court’s ruling and what it could mean for your small business, we’ve put together an overview of the decision and its potential impacts.

On February 1, 2026, California’s Workplace Know Your Rights Act took effect, requiring employers to provide written notice of workers’ rights during immigration enforcement. As enforcement increases, Small Business Majority offers guidance and resources to help small businesses understand their obligations and stay compliant.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently made significant changes to its small business loan programs, including updates to citizenship requirements for beneficial owners and key employees. As we continue to raise concerns about these changes in Washington, read below to learn what these changes could mean for you and what to expect when applying for financing.

H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), permanently extended several provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)  and modified existing deductions, locking in changes that will shape both short- and long-term tax policy. To help you prepare for tax season, here’s what you need to know about these key changes and others, and what they mean for your business.

Finding funding and business assistance can be challenging and Small Business Majority’s Voice of Main Street survey found that 61% of Black small business owners reported difficulty accessing financing, identifying it as a major financial challenge. With these systemic barriers that Black entrepreneurs face, we’ve put together a list of eight funding and business assistance resources to explore during this Black History Month.