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TikTok, RedNote, and DeepSeek: A Quick Privacy Wake-Up Call for Small Businesses

January 30, 2025

By Jacob Blacksten

In an age of viral videos and AI-driven insights, small businesses often jump at the chance to reach new customers through engaging platforms. Yet amidst this excitement, data privacy concerns loom larger than ever. From TikTok’s looming ban to emerging competitors like RedNote and now the controversial AI solution DeepSeek, it’s vital to understand how these technologies handle the sensitive information that can make or break your business reputation.

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Have You Filed Your BOI Report Yet? For Most SBDC Members, It’s Required in 2024 for Ongoing Compliance

April 10, 2024

By Frank Tumminello

If your company was formed or is operating within the United States, it’s most likely one of the more than 33 million entities required to submit a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report in 2024.

If this is news to you, you aren’t alone. The U.S. Department of Treasury hasn’t exactly done a great job of educating the small business community about the new requirements, and the guidance that is available is muddled with government jargon.

We’ve got you covered, though. Keep reading for a simpler explanation of BOI reporting requirements.

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