Tag: Small Business
FEMA Grants vs. SBA Disaster Loans: What’s the Difference?
When a major disaster strikes, the federal government offers two primary streams of financial help for individuals and…
The L-1 Visa for Transfer Employees to the United States
The L-1 Intracompany Transferee visa lets multinational companies temporarily move key employees from their foreign offices to operations…
About the B-1 Business Visitor Visa
The B-1 visa lets foreign nationals enter the United States temporarily for specific business activities. While it's one…
How Remote Work Is Forcing Government to Update Outdated Laws
The traditional 9-to-5 office commute is disappearing. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a slow-moving trend into a full-scale revolution…
The Side Hustle Economy: Government’s Role in America’s New Work Reality
The "side hustle" has evolved from a niche activity into a defining feature of the modern American economy.…
How to Change Your Address with the IRS When Moving
Moving houses involves countless details, but one critical task often gets forgotten: updating your address with the Internal…
Made in America: How Government Policy Shapes What We Build and Buy
The "Made in America" initiative represents a cornerstone of U.S. economic policy—a multifaceted effort to harness the federal…
How the Government Champions International Standards for U.S. Economic Power
From the smartphone in your pocket to the safety features in your car and the quality of the…
The Department of Commerce’s Role in the US Economy
The U.S. Department of Commerce operates under a simple mission: "to create the conditions for economic growth and…
The 12 U.S. Department of Commerce Bureaus – and What They Do
The U.S. Department of Commerce operates as America's "business department," though its reach extends far beyond what most…
How the Commerce Department Fights Global Corruption to Help American Businesses
American companies face a $1 trillion problem when they try to expand overseas: global corruption. The World Bank…
A Guide to Government Tools for Fighting Economic Crashes
When stock markets collapse and unemployment rises, governments at every level must act fast. The tools they use…