Service businesses
MichiganSBA business acquisition rules: selling a trades business
SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 applies from October 1, 2026. What a Michigan trades owner selling to an SBA-financed buyer needs: valuation, 1.25 coverage, seller notes.
Michigan1099-NEC threshold 2026: what a Michigan contractor changes
The 1099-NEC threshold is $2,000 for 2026, up from $600. What a Michigan service business changes in its subcontractor records before January.
MichiganMichigan work permits for minors: the October 2 change
From October 2, 2026 Michigan work permits for minors come from the state portal, not schools. What an employer registers, keeps on file and checks.
MichiganMichigan minimum wage 2027: what a service business reprices
Michigan minimum wage 2027: $15.00 from January 1. The cost per employee, the quotes to reprice now, and the 2028 inflation clause.
GoogleLocal Services Ads missed calls: the October 1 charge
From October 1, 2026 Google charges Local Services Ads for missed calls over 20 seconds. What changes for a trade business, and the checklist before then.
ReviewsFTC consumer review rule: what a local business may ask
The FTC's review rule allows some incentives Google's policy bans. How to ask every customer for a review in 2026 without breaking either, and the May case.
Text messagingTCPA revocation of consent: the FCC's September 30 vote
The FCC votes September 30 on letting businesses name their opt-out methods. What TCPA revocation of consent rules require now, and what a texting shop does.
GoogleGoogle AI Mode is the default: what a local business does
Google made AI Mode the default search on May 19, 2026, with over a billion monthly users. Six things a Michigan service business changes to still get the call.
PhonesThe cost of missed calls for a small business: a calculator
What missed calls cost a small business is three numbers you already have, not the $126,000 figure every page quotes without a study. Run yours in a minute.