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Thursday, September 24 · No. 1 · View in browser
This week for small-business owners
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Florida minimum wage hits $15 for non-tipped workers
Tipped workers in the state now have a minimum of $11.98 an hour.
Why it matters: Payroll costs rise for Florida employers whose staff earn at or near the state minimum.
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Tacoma Council to Vote on $20 Minimum Wage by Year's End
The proposal would raise the city's wage floor, with a council decision expected before the year closes.
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SBA Loans Dry Up for Subcontractors, Business Journals Reports
Subcontractors are finding fewer SBA-backed loans available as several problems hit at once.
From Quillhaven CPAs
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A sample accounting firm for small-business owners, for this example.
A note from the team
Payroll costs are rising in Florida and may rise in Tacoma, while SBA-backed loans are getting harder to find and heavier on paperwork starting Oct. 1. Quillhaven CPAs helps clients update payroll withholding and budgets when a tax or wage rule changes.
From Quillhaven CPAs
This quarter's estimated tax dates
A one-page calendar of the federal dates that matter most this quarter, so nothing shows up as a surprise.
Read on Quillhaven CPAs →
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A free 20-minute check-in call
Talk through your books, a notice you got, or what's due next quarter. No cost, no pressure.
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More small-business news
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SBA Loans Get New Rules and More Paperwork on Oct. 1
Small business owners seeking government-backed loans will face a revised process this fall.
Why it matters: Owners applying for SBA loans will need to budget extra time and paperwork for their applications starting Oct. 1.
Quillhaven CPAs: Facing new loan paperwork this fall, owners can book a free 20-minute check-in call with us. →
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Fed Rate Moves Ripple Into Small-Business Loan Costs
NerdWallet explains how the central bank's rate decisions feed into what owners pay to borrow.
Why it matters: The Fed's rate stance feeds into what small-business owners pay to borrow, shaping loan and credit-line costs.
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SBA Lending in Tampa Falls 66% This Year
The drop in government-backed small business loans is steep and local.
Why it matters: Owners in Tampa may find fewer SBA-backed loan options available for expansion or equipment this year.
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Amazon Opens Lending to Sellers, Adds AI Tools
The program gives sellers access to capital and new AI features.
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