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Original source language · PR NewswireRead summary →NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Better Business Advice has published a new review of bill payment software for small businesses, selecting Melio for streamlining vendor payments through a centralized pay account...
Original source language · PR NewswireRead summary →Payment processing expert Eric Miltner explains how eCheck payments enable faster collections, recurring payments, and modern digital payments for small businesses in New Hampshire.
Original source language · PR NewswireRead summary →The Federal Reserve Board has announced the termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank.
Original source language · Federal Reserve BoardRead summary →Lufax Holding Ltd has announced the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer, with the company citing a leading financial services enabler for small business owners in China.
Original source language · PR NewswireRead summary →LiftFund has launched The Center for Main Street Stability to support small businesses more quickly after disasters, following over 50 responses to such events.
Original source language · PR NewswireRead summary →A new survey reveals that 57% of small business owners rely heavily on their businesses to fund their future, despite a lack of exit planning and valuation.
Original source language · PR NewswireRead summary →The Securities and Exchange Commission's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on October 27, 2026, to discuss IPO modernization and regulation of crowdfunding.
Original source language · U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionRead summary →The Small Business Administration will submit a paperwork collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration has received disaster declaration requests from various states and tribes, with an updated list published in compliance with a directive.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The World Bank Group is working to bridge India's $333 billion financing gap for small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by unlocking private capital, expanding access to credit, and promoting growth among women entrepreneurs and environmentally friendly businesses.
Original source language · World Bank Group — Feature StoriesRead summary →With World Bank Group support, Türkiye has successfully leveraged private capital to generate employment opportunities, support small businesses, and enhance its infrastructure, resulting in significant economic growth.
Original source language · World Bank Group — Feature StoriesRead summary →The Albanese Government has extended the transition period for small businesses and other taxpayers to adapt to the ATO phasing out credit card payments.
Original source language · Australian Treasury Ministers — Media ReleasesRead summary →The Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) met on October 2, with a focus on the practical role of intellectual property (IP) in helping small businesses innovate, grow and reach international markets
Original source language · World Trade OrganizationRead summary →The US Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public comment on the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed extension would run until January 31, 2030.
Original source language · Federal Register — All DocumentsRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is publishing a final rule to eliminate certain unnecessary and potentially unlawful provisions requiring affirmative action by SBA program applicants or recipients, in an effort to reduce regulatory burdens and promote fairness and equity in its programs.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) invites public comment on its proposed and continuing information collections, including the NASA Small Business Supplier Development Program, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden.
Original source language · Federal Register — All DocumentsRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to enforce a minimum maturity ratio of 89.0 percent for SBA Standard Pools and Weighted-Average Coupon (WAC) Pools, a requirement established to ensure the stability of these investment pools.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released a proposed rule and methodology update on August 20, 2026, affecting small businesses in the United States.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →Aldine Capital Fund II, LP has surrendered its Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) license, as per the requirements of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move is part of the company's ongoing efforts to comply with regulatory changes.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a document outlining its matching program, in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidelines on computer matching.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →Local entrepreneurs in Northern Mozambique are creating jobs and growing their businesses with support from CONECTA Negócios, a program that helps small businesses recover from the devastating effects of the recent conflict in the region.
Original source language · World Bank Group — Feature StoriesRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration has released an updated list of requests from states and tribes to declare a disaster, as mandated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, in response to a directive from Public Law 119-75.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →NASA is seeking public input on its proposed ProSAMS system for managing SBIR/STTR proposals and awards, aiming to reduce paperwork burden.
Original source language · Federal Register — All DocumentsRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is implementing a modified matching program to identify and prevent improper payments, as required by the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB guidance on computer matching.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The US Small Business Administration has published a notice in the Federal Register, satisfying a requirement to publish the names of licensed Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), along with their licensure dates and total intended leverage commitments, as of August 17, 2023.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration will convene the Manufacturing in America Advisory Committee on September 17, 2026, to provide strategic guidance on supporting small manufacturing businesses nationwide.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection, and is extending the public comment period by 30 days to allow for additional feedback. The SBA is required to publish this notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration is updating its Disaster Loans Case Files system to share information with the Treasury Department to prevent improper payments, while also incorporating technical updates to the system, which tracks applicants, borrowers, and recipients of disaster loans and grants.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration proposes changes to its Loan System to share information with the Treasury Department to identify and prevent improper payments, in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget Circular A-108.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking public comment on updated minimum performance standards for commercialization for firms funded through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs, which require a minimum share of annual revenue from non-program funding to remain eligible for new awards.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on information collections to reduce paperwork burdens and comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Communications CommissionRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration has updated its methodology for establishing, reviewing, and modifying small business size standards, and is now accepting comments on the revised methodology, which was published in the Federal Register.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking public comments on proposed changes to size standards for 338 industry groups and industries, aiming to better reflect the competitive markets in which small businesses operate.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regularly updates the public on regulatory actions through the Unified Agenda, which includes information on new, completed, or canceled regulations and small business reviews.
Original source language · Federal Register — All DocumentsRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has published its Regulatory Agenda, outlining current and upcoming rulemakings and completed actions, and invites the public to submit comments on any aspect of the agenda.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The Federal Trade Commission has published its regulatory agenda, outlining the regulatory actions under development or review, in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Act and the Regulatory Flexibility Act, and will be available on the Government-wide Unified Agenda website.
Original source language · Federal Register — Federal Trade CommissionRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration has published an updated list of requests from states and tribes to declare a disaster, as mandated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is amending its regulations to align the Section 8(a) Business Development Program with constitutional requirements and the law, excluding entity-owned firms. The changes remove the rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage for individuals owning small businesses and establish revised standards for establishing social disadvantage.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →Taiwan has launched a multifaceted initiative to bolster the competitiveness of startups and expedite the development of their patent portfolios, with the support of the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO)
Original source language · Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs — What's NewRead summary →The Small Business Administration will submit its reporting and recordkeeping requirements to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, giving the public an additional 30 days to comment on the information collection.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration is informing small business owners that the annual inflation adjustment to the licensing and examination fees for the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program is now in effect, as mandated by the SBIC program regulations.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The FDA is setting fee rates for medical device user fees for fiscal year 2027, which will be in effect from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and will be determined based on the Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2022.
Original source language · Federal Register — Health and Human ServicesRead summary →The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the fiscal year 2027 rates for establishment and reinspection fees for outsourcing facilities that compound human drugs and register under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The rates include a small business establishment fee of $7,142, a non-small business establishment fee of $22,074, and a reinspection fee of $21,427.
Original source language · Federal Register — Health and Human ServicesRead summary →Escalate Capital V, LP, with license number 30002139, has submitted a notice to the relevant authorities seeking an exemption from potential conflicts of interest under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →TCPC SBIC LP has surrendered its Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) license, marking a significant development in the company's operations.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The Small Business Administration (SBA) is requesting public comments on a proposed extension or revision of an approved information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates a 60-day public comment period.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The SBA is seeking public comments on its proposed update to the Model Form of Limited Partnership Agreement for Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), aiming to align the document with private fund provisions while maintaining necessary regulatory and policy elements.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is hosting a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Audit and Financial Management (AFMAC) to provide advice on financial management and related topics.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →The Small Business Administration has renewed the charters for the Invention, Innovation, Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee and the Investment Capital Advisory Committee for a two-year period, following a determination that these committees are in the public interest and essential to agency business, as required by the Federal Advisory Act. The renewals are effective from the date the committees' charters are filed with Congress.
Original source language · Federal Register — Small Business AdministrationRead summary →