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A warm and inviting local bakery where profits are reinvested into community support, showcasing social entrepreneurship.
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What Is Social Entrepreneurship and Why Small Businesses Need It

Imagine a local bakery where every loaf sold directly funds a meal for a homeless person.

Kendra Baptiste·August 13, 2026
A lively Main Street filled with diverse small businesses and engaged community members supporting local entrepreneurs.
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Local Businesses Need More Than Resources; They Need Community Backing.

MI Small Business Helper, a free online platform, has facilitated over 734,000 interactions for more than 25,000 users seeking entrepreneurial resources since August 2025.

Kendra Baptiste·July 11, 2026
A vibrant city street showcasing thriving small businesses, with a prominent city hall building symbolizing local government's role in economic development.
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How Local Government Economic Development Impacts Small Businesses

Despite billions allocated to programs like the New Markets Tax Credit, some studies find no evidence of their impact on local business activity, raising questions about where public funds truly make

Eleni Kassian·June 23, 2026
A small business owner contemplates a complex SBA organizational chart, symbolizing the new scrutiny and challenges faced by entrepreneurs seeking federal support.
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SBA's Sweeping Reorganization Sparks New Scrutiny for Small Businesses

In 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) admitted only sixty-five companies to its 8(a) program, a stark reduction signaling a fundamental shift in who qualifies for federal support for small

Simone Ito·June 18, 2026
Small business owner analyzing growth charts, symbolizing strategic marketing budget shifts for expansion and adaptation in a competitive landscape.
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Strategic marketing budget shifts for small business growth

Budgeting for the status quo will result in the status quo, a trap many small businesses unknowingly fall into, according to Accountingmarketing .

Simone Ito·June 1, 2026
Small business owner reviewing growth plans with a doubled SBA loan limit of $10 million, symbolizing increased capital access for expansion.
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SBA Doubles Loan Limit to $10 Million for Capital-Intensive Borrowers

Starting July 4th, 2026, certain capital-intensive small businesses can access up to $10 million in combined SBA-guaranteed loans, a doubling of previous limits, according to Forbes .

Simone Ito·May 22, 2026