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As the Trump Administration continues to implement changes to immigration policy, many small business owners are facing challenges in navigating these updates and understanding how they may impact their businesses. To help small employers and immigrant entrepreneurs understand their rights amidst these changes, we’ve compiled a list of guides, legal aid and available resources that can offer support. It’s important to note that this list is for general information only and is not legal advice. 

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently made significant changes to their small business loan programs. These loan programs help level the playing field and boost access to credit for smaller businesses. Read below for more information about those changes and what you can expect.

While 2025 brought significant change and uncertainty to the small business landscape, the new year offers an opportunity to set fresh goals and refocus priorities as you navigate ongoing shifts impacting the small business community. To help you continue forward, here are five ways to improve your small business this year.

Open enrollment is the annual period when entrepreneurs and small business employees can make changes to their healthcare plans and renew individual coverage through healthcare.gov or their state’s marketplace. Open enrollment began on November 1 and ends on January 15 in most states. In order to help you navigate the many recent changes to the marketplace and healthcare policy, we have compiled a list of five things small business owners should know about this year’s open enrollment period. 

As the holiday season takes off, the end of the year offers an opportunity to capture more sales and grow your clientele as shoppers look to secure gifts and other seasonal items. Ensure your business is holiday-rush ready by brushing up on your skills with these popular courses from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, a free platform dedicated to helping small businesses grow and thrive.

Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is a day dedicated to helping the 36.2 million small businesses across the United States gain exposure and inspiring communities to shop local. With the holiday season right around the corner, Small Business Saturday offers the perfect opportunity to boost visibility and attract new customers before the year’s end. To help you capture the momentum, here are five ways to make the most of the day.

October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to celebrate the more than 1 million women-owned employer firms that fuel our nation’s economy and create opportunity in their communities. To further support your growth, we’ve compiled a list of grants and business assistance opportunities to help strengthen and sustain your woman-owned small business.

September is National Preparedness Month, a time that encourages individuals, families and communities to learn more about disasters and emergencies and how to be prepared. Natural disasters put your business at risk, and many small businesses struggle to reopen after. It is essential to be prepared not only to keep yourself and your employees safe, but also to protect your long-term bottom line. To support your efforts, we’ve compiled key steps you can take this month to stay informed and keep your business safe should a disaster strike.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) is now law, extending parts of the 2017 tax cuts while slashing over $1 trillion from programs like Medicaid and the ACA—vital to many small businesses—to fund tax breaks for the wealthy. Here’s what small business owners need to know.