Are you ready for the election? In this article we highlight a few of the most important political trends effecting small business owners. Small business owners come in all varieties, and their needs are impacted differently based on varying factors. Where do you fall? Keeping track of your government representatives will help you stay on top of the past, present, and future regulations and modifications to your industry standards.

This Women’s history month article features an important discussion of women owned businesses in the federal government contracting sector. Celeste Maloy, U.S. Representative for the 2nd District of Utah, is at the helm of an important Bill that seeks to improve access to federal contracting opportunities for women owned small businesses. The bill is making great strides, and if passed has the potential to create significant change for women entrepreneurs across the country.

In this article we discuss the post-pandemic economy of small businesses. Is the pandemic truly gone, and how prepared are businesses to withstand present and future hurdles that threaten stability and relevancy in an ever-changing society. We explore the leverage of technology and the potential pitfalls that lurk for small businesses learning to navigate our post-pandemic reality.

In this Women’s History Month Feature Article, we celebrate Sheila Johnson. A trailblazing entrepreneur who shattered glass ceilings to become the first Black female billionaire. We explore her journey, from her humble beginnings to co-founding BET and building a thriving hospitality empire with Salamander Resorts. We highlight her core values that fueled her success and how her story inspires future women entrepreneurs.