by Jan Wangler | Jan 16, 2026 | Business Briefings
📊 IRS 2026 Standard Mileage Rate Increase What happened: The IRS finalized the 2026 optional standard mileage rates, increasing the business mileage rate to 72.5¢/mile (up 2.5¢ from 2025), with updated medical and charitable use rates, effective Jan 1, 2026. Why it...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 16, 2026 | Business Briefings
🧑‍💼 Small / Solo / Home‑Based / Freelancers / E‑Commerce / Cottage Food / STR / Nonprofits Economic Optimism & Small Business Concerns (UPDATED)What happened: The latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for December shows a modest increase in optimism, though...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 15, 2026 | Business Briefings
Today’s angle: permits, routes, staffing. Only NEW or meaningfully UPDATED items since yesterday. Small / Solo / Home-Based • Freelancers • Gig • E-commerce • Cottage Food • Short-Term Rentals SBA Drought EIDL — Final Reminder (UPDATED)What happened: Small businesses...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 14, 2026 | Business Briefings
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 — only NEW or meaningfully UPDATED items since yesterday, grouped by industry. Plain-language impacts and near-term dates included. Education (K–12, Higher Ed, Private Schools, Training Providers) ND Apprenticeship Roundtable — Sat., Jan...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 12, 2026 | Business Briefings
Today’s vibe: quiet tape and clean calendars. No broad, dated state actions since Friday—but we’ve got one useful funding reminder and a macro headwind to watch. Use the lull to clear your January checklist. Small / Solo / Home‑Based • Freelancers • Gig • E‑commerce •...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 9, 2026 | Business Briefings
Friday Federal Roundup — NEW or UPDATED federal developments with near‑term (30–45 day) impact on U.S. businesses, including North Dakota operations. Each item includes what happened, why it matters, who it affects, dates/deadlines, and a source link (where...
