Amazon Sellers, Watch Your Ad Spend: What the FTC’s $20 Billion Allegation Means for Your Business
Amazon sellers and side-hustlers have a new reason to examine their advertising reports. On August 31, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission and 22 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Amazon in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The complaint alleges that Amazon secretly changed how its digital advertising auctions were […]
Why Good Small Businesses Get Turned Down for Loans — and How to Improve Your Chances
A profitable business can still get turned down for financing. That surprises many entrepreneurs who assume that strong sales, loyal customers, or years in business should be enough to persuade a lender to approve a loan or line of credit. But lenders have to answer a different question: Can this business demonstrate that it can […]