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2 weeks ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Brian Contreras
Pass-through businesses would enjoy a higher qualified business income deduction under the bill, which just passed in the House. Source link
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2 weeks ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Brian Contreras
Meet Awardco, the new unicorn that recently raised a $156 million Series B round. Source link
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3 weeks ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Brian Contreras
As the billionaire entrepreneur departs the hit show, we look back at Dude Wipes and other fruitful deals. Source link
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3 weeks ago | 
inc.com | Brian Contreras
It’s the end of an era for Shark Tank: on Friday, Mark Cuban’s final episode airs, and the long-standing celebrity investor will finally bid the hit show adieu. The Cost Plus Drugs founder has said he’s leaving to spend more time with his family. But in his wake he leaves many years of investments in American small businesses, some of which have gone on to become big brands (and others of which have faded into obscurity).
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3 weeks ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Brian Contreras
A new top income tax bracket of 39.6 percent for those earning more than $2.5 million is reportedly on the president’s mind. Source link
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3 weeks ago | 
inc.com | Brian Contreras
It’s not a traditional Republican talking point—but President Trump is not a traditional Republican. The two-term chief executive has opened the door for a tax hike on the top-earning Americans, new reporting indicates, putting the president at odds with tax-shy GOP allies as he tries to appeal to his more populist MAGA base and reshape American tax policy in the years ahead.
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3 weeks ago | 
inc.com | Brian Contreras
You have to spend money to make money, as the old saying goes. But sometimes you have to borrow money to spend money, too. That’s why entrepreneurs often look to raise outside funding in pursuit of growth—and, especially when pursuing early-stage “friends and family” funding, do so using promissory notes. Essentially just a legal document that structures a loan between two parties, a promissory note is, according to experts, the business world’s main means of issuing early-stage debt.
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1 month ago | 
inc.com | Brian Contreras
As the fallout from President Trump’s ongoing tariffs campaign continues to settle over the American economy, it might not seem like a particularly compelling time to launch a new business. But the pressures facing import-driven companies could open doors for domestic entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on the uncertainty, whether in the form of a whole new venture or just lucrative side-hustles. Where to focus those efforts, then?
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1 month ago | 
inc.com | Brian Contreras
If you’ve been waiting to sell your business, this could be the year to get the deal done. Analysts expect mergers and acquisitions to pick up, especially given the Trump administration’s promise of deregulation. So if you’re considering selling now, here’s what you need to know. For business owners, 2025 may prove to be a big year for selling out, at least according to the experts.
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1 month ago | 
inc.com | Brian Contreras
For private companies that haven’t issued equity, estimating a valuation is rarely straightforward. When Inc. spoke with experts ranging from business valuation professionals to founders who’ve successfully bought or sold companies, the consensus was that valuation is as much an art as a science. Still, that doesn’t mean there’s no roadmap. Here’s how our panel of pros suggests gauging your company’s worth before an exit.
