Winning at business

Tax season 2025 by the numbers: Strategic planning for businesses

Ramp shares how new IRS data can help businesses make strategic moves that reduce their taxes.
What is invoice management and how to optimize it in 2025
Ramp explains how invoices keep businesses running and managing them is rarely as simple as it should be, and how invoice management systems help eliminate the typical bottlenecks experienced with manual processes.
Women helm more companies than ever. Why is it still so hard for them to get funding?
Company Insights examined data from PitchBook's NVCA quarterly report to explore gender disparities in startup funding.
What to do when an employee is injured at work
NEXT step-by-step guide of employer actions and responsibilities after a work-related injury, and how workers' compensation insurance can help.

A guide to health insurance for startups

Thatch provides information on health insurance options for startups, including federal and state requirements, tax benefits, and cost-effective coverage solutions.

What to consider when choosing a corporate credit card program

Brex explains that modern corporate card programs provide more spending power, greater control and visibility over spending, and automated expense reporting for employees.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

What is AP automation and what are the benefits of using it?

Brex explains that instead of going through paper invoices one by one and manually entering data into AP systems, finance teams are using technology to capture, process, and approve payments with greater speed and accuracy.

What is spend management and how does it work?

Brex explains how, from procurement and vendor payments to employee expenses and compliance, spend management encompasses every aspect of how money moves through an organization—transforming financial operations from a reactive process into a strategic advantage.

Burnout is bad for business — and even worse for your team

Rula explains that burnout in the workplace can lower productivity across your organization.

How do I check my business credit score for free?

Brex explains how a business credit score shapes growth opportunities in unexpected ways, such as determining if you'll get an expansion loan, influencing whether suppliers offer you better payment terms, or impacting your insurance rates.

Who's hiring on H-1B? Here are the US metros and companies with the most visa holders.

H-1B Employer Data used research from USCIS to find which companies and metropolitan areas have the highest rates of H-1B visa holders.

5 ways companies are incorporating AI ethics
Drata analyzed current events to illustrate how companies are ethically incorporating artificial intelligence in the workplace.  
Best startup and small business grants for women
NEXT says that small business grants are an opportunity for women to find funding for their startups, but they are often overlooked by traditional loans and lines of credit.
Cyberattacks are on the rise, and they're costing us billions of dollars
Drata examined analyst reports and news reports to determine the cost of cyberattacks to companies and consumers around the world.
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Demolition of mills
After a hearing held and recommendation made at a council committee, on March 14 the city council voted 12-0 to deny the appeal by Joel Alders, of the newly formed Save Minneapolis from the Wrecking …
Rethinking I-94 debate renewed
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) continues to work on draft recommendations for the Rethinking I-94 project. After a long and contentious virtual meeting in January 2025 to discuss …
Natural gas replacement, paving on Cedar and Minnehaha this spring
For approximately one month beginning in early April, CenterPoint Energy's natural gas infrastructure in Seward will be replaced on Minnehaha Avenue, South 9th Street and Cedar Avenue South. This …
Hiawatha Links update: Survey responses, open house summary and upcoming FAQ
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is working on "Hiawatha Links," a new phase of design and engineering work that will build on the long-term plan for Hiawatha Golf Course completed in 2022. …
Emma Norton’s Advancement Director Shawna Nelson Wills (shown) pointed out they incorporated trauma-informed design principals in the new building at Highland Bridge.
Overcoming homelessness at Restoring Waters
The soothing sound of a bubbling fountain greets visitors to the new affordable housing development at Highland Bridge in St. Paul. The fountain is a symbol for the aptly named Restoring …

Thatch explores how PEO insurance helps small businesses access cost-effective benefits, streamline administration, and provide employees with comprehensive coverage.

Thatch explores how PEO insurance helps small businesses access cost-effective benefits, streamline administration, and provide employees with comprehensive coverage.
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How to trademark a business name to ensure it stays one-of-a-kind

LegalZoom details how to trademark a business name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The sweet journey from pop-up to brick and mortar with Kinrose Creamery

Square spotlights an Iranian-Egyptian couple's journey to building an ice cream shop rooted in tradition and love.

Does business insurance cover theft?
NEXT explains how theft, robbery, or burglary can be covered by choosing a small business insurance policy to protect you.
How to integrate old and new teams
ACT Leadership, in partnership with Brown University School of Professional Studies, provides insights and practical tips on fostering successful leadership transitions from.
22 small business tips for success in 2025 from entrepreneurs
Shopify shares actionable small business tips from expert entrepreneurs, including how to find success in your marketing, customer experience, and sales strategies.
Do I need Workers' Comp for myself?
NEXT shares guidelines and reasons to protect yourself with your business' Workers' Compensation insurances.
How a 4-day workweek could reduce burnout without hurting productivity
BuchhaltungsButler and DataPulse explore the effects of the four-day work week worldwide and as an idea growing in popularity in the U.S.
Money news

What a difference a dollar makes: These are the metros where your paycheck stretches the furthest

Wealth Enhancement determined how far paychecks go in different metros by comparing median incomes and price parity data from the BEA.

5 things to know about treasury management systems (TMS)

Ramp provides answers to questions about treasury management systems, software applications that allow businesses to manage their financial operations by tracking and automating processes like cash flow, investments, and payments.

Why has an entire generation been shut out of the housing market?

immoverkauf24 and DataPulse Research highlight a new analysis that shows just how sharply home ownership has slipped out of reach for the average American.