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John Schroyer

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Small business reporter for Forbes Media. Write me at [email protected].

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SBA Rule Change Could Make Buying A Business Easier For Military Veterans

SBA Rule Change Could Make Buying A Business Easier For Military Veterans

For Veterans Day, SBA Rolls Out Special Rule To Help Them Buy Businesses

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This Firefighter Built A $60 Million Secret Door Company With Customers Like Post Malone

This Firefighter Built A $60 Million Secret Door Company With Customers Like Post Malone

Murphy Door started as a side gig. Owner Jeremy Barker's previous ventures ended in bankruptcy. But thanks to the home fix-up craze, this one took off.

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They Took Small Business Loans During COVID. Now The Government Is Coming To Collect

They Took Small Business Loans During COVID. Now The Government Is Coming To Collect

As the Trump administration cracks down on unpaid EIDL loans, thousands face such actions as tax refund seizures and garnishment of wages and Social Security.

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Time To Sell Your Business? Buyers Want Million-Dollar ‘Recession Resistant’ Companies

Time To Sell Your Business? Buyers Want Million-Dollar ‘Recession Resistant’ Companies

For-sale companies across sectors that had solid books and revenue streams were in higher demand, while those with weaker fundamentals had less prospective buyers.

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Nvidia Withstands Pushback To Repeat As America’s Most Trusted Company

Nvidia Withstands Pushback To Repeat As America’s Most Trusted Company

Who are America's Most Trusted companies among employees, customers, investors and others? Nvidia, Marriott and Delta top Forbes' annual list.

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Want To Make Extra Money This Holiday Season? Here's Where The Jobs Are: forbes.com/sites/johnschroye…

Want To Make Extra Money This Holiday Season? Here’s Where The Jobs Are

With prices rising and real wages falling, more workers are competing for second seasonal or part-time jobs. Retailers, delivery firms and event companies are hiring.

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Many Humanities Majors Shun Internships, But Not At This College: forbes.com/sites/lisachamber…

Many Humanities Majors Shun Internships–But Not At This College

Humanities majors may not see internships as key to landing a job. But at Bennington College, students have been getting real-world experience since the Great Depression.

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Small Businesses' AI Divide: A Minority Have Reaped Big Benefits, But Many Feel Unprepared: forbes.com/sites/johnschroye…
Small Business’ AI Divide: A Minority Have Reaped Big Benefits, But Many Feel Unprepared

Small Business’ AI Divide: A Minority Have Reaped Big Benefits, But Many Feel Unprepared

In a new survey, some businesses say concerns over privacy and data security have limited AI use. But it’s seen as a time saver and more AI spending is planned.

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TikTok quietly gutted the rules it used to police advertisers last year. That's meant scammers who would once have been permanently banned from the app were allowed to continue targeting TikTok users.
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As Paid Family And Sick Leave Spreads To 14 Blue States, Small Businesses Struggle: forbes.com/sites/johnschroye…
As Paid Family And Sick Leave Spreads To 14 Blue States, Small Businesses Struggle

As Paid Family And Sick Leave Spreads To 14 Blue States, Small Businesses Struggle

Unlike other rich nations, the U.S. has no national requirement for paid medical, family or caregiving leave. But Democratic states are rolling out their own mandates.

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Hey all, I'm looking for a good cross-section of professionals who have made a big transition, such as leaving a corporate job in order to purchase and run a small business. Hit me up at [email protected] if you fit that descriptions and would be open to sharing your story!
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SBA Does About Face On A New Paperwork-Heavy Loan Rule: forbes.com/sites/johnschroye…
SBA Does About Face On A New Paperwork-Heavy Loan Rule

SBA Does About Face On A New Paperwork-Heavy Loan Rule

The Small Business Administration’s retreat prevents an increase in paperwork and delays for those buying a small business with an SBA-backed loan of $350,000 or less.

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Forbes video on a recent story by yours truly, about new SBA lending rules kicking in Oct. 1: youtube.com/watch?v=Blpcq2Qy…
Big Changes And More Paperwork Coming To SBA Loans On Oct. 1

Big Changes And More Paperwork Coming To SBA Loans On Oct. 1

The Trump administration is poised to institute a sweeping round of...

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Big Changes And More Paperwork Coming To SBA Loans On Oct. 1

Big Changes And More Paperwork Coming To SBA Loans On Oct. 1

In 416 pages of revised rules for loan guarantees, Trump’s Small Business Administration ices out investors and non-citizens and ups required documents.

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Move Over STEM. Humanities Degrees Are Poised For A Comeback Thanks To AI.

Move Over STEM. Humanities Degrees Are Poised For A Comeback Thanks To AI.

Since 2012, the number of humanities majors has plunged as students chased degrees with what looked like guaranteed career payoffs. But the job market has changed.

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How Warby Parker Built A $1 Billion Brand By Turning Mishaps Into Opportunities: forbes.com/sites/johnschroye…
How Warby Parker Built A $1 Billion Brand By Turning Mishaps Into Opportunities

How Warby Parker Built A $1 Billion Brand By Turning Mishaps Into Opportunities

Dave Gilboa, who has served as co-CEO during the eyewear seller’s 16 years, says mistakes can be opportunities in disguise. Here are four lessons he’s learned.

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Forbes America's Top Colleges List 2027 - Best US Universities Ranked

Forbes America's Top Colleges List 2027 - Best US Universities Ranked

Search the Forbes 2027 list of America's Top Colleges, ranking the best universities in the US based on student academic, career and financial success.

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Private Equity’s Next Focus: Profitable Niche Businesses

Private Equity’s Next Focus: Profitable Niche Businesses

After years of targeting industries like veterinary practices and plumbing companies, experts say private equity is focusing on more profitable niche businesses.

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She Trained To Be A Doctor. Now She’s Defending Social Security As AARP’s CEO

She Trained To Be A Doctor. Now She’s Defending Social Security As AARP’s CEO

Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, an internist turned not-for-profit CEO, talks about career chapters and the growing army of workers over the age of 65.

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The Best Ways For Small Business Founders To Fund Their Start-Ups: forbes.com/sites/johnschroye…
The Best Ways For Small Business Founders To Fund Their Start-Ups

The Best Ways For Small Business Founders To Fund Their Start-Ups

There are plenty of sources of capital, including bank loans, some SBA guaranteed. But for first-time entrepreneurs, the best choice is often their own bank accounts.

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