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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.

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.