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A federal proposed rule that could disqualify 92% of beauty and barber programs from federal student aid has been in the Federal Register since April 20. Most operators are hearing about it for the first time this week. Here is what is actually in the rule, what John Paul DeJoria's op-ed got right, and what a 14-student barber school in Toledo can still do before the comment window closes.

Bizmoon now covers state regulations and funding for 12 more states across the Midwest, South, Mountain West, and Pacific Northwest. Hundreds of new programs and rules now match to your business profile automatically.

If your small business operates across state lines, physical locations, remote employees, or just online sales, you may need to register and license in multiple states. Here's how to figure out where you actually need a license.

TrumpIRA.gov launches January 1, 2027, and the Saver's Match goes live the same day. If you're a freelancer, contractor, or solo business owner without a 401(k), here's the prep worth doing this weekend.

USDA's Rural Energy for America Program covers up to 50% of energy equipment upgrades for bakeries in towns under 50,000, with grants from $2,500 to $500,000 and a 90-day roadmap to application.

A clear walkthrough of the small business license application process, what you need before you apply, where to apply, how long it takes, common reasons applications get rejected, and how renewals work.

The OCC just insulated interchange fees from state-level legal challenges, lowered the community bank capital floor, and closed a fuel tax refund loophole. What it means for processors, lenders, and distributors.

Five Washington state grant programs ranked by reach and repeatability, covering energy efficiency, agriculture, innovation matching, workforce training, and downtown revitalization.

Federal, state, and local governments all have their own licensing requirements for small businesses. Here's how the three layers work, which one you really need to worry about, and how to map out the exact mix that applies to your business.

Industry-by-industry breakdown of the business licenses, permits, and certifications you need for the most common types of small businesses, restaurants, contractors, retail, professional services, home-based businesses, and online sellers.