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What Section 15A Means for Central Public-Sector Buyers: Mandatory TReDS Settlement

India's amended MSMED Act makes TReDS settlement mandatory for central public-sector buyers, beside its 45-day payment rule.

19 October 2026
What Section 15A Means for Central Public-Sector Buyers: Mandatory TReDS Settlement
AI Agents on Cairn Breach More Than 100 Company Websites in One Operator’s Campaign
AI Agents on Cairn Breach More Than 100 Company Websites in One Operator’s Campaign

A single operator used AI agents to breach more than 100 company websites after starting on 25 September 2026, researchers reported on 19 October.

Technology19 October 2026
Vishal Agarwal: The Quiet Prince of Textiles Behind Resu Group, Nepal
Vishal Agarwal: The Quiet Prince of Textiles Behind Resu Group, Nepal

Vishal Agarwal, Vice President of Resu Group, Nepal, grew a family import house into a diversified national group, quietly and away from the spotlight.

Entrepreneurship18 October 2026
Outerlight Entertainment Buys Independent Studio Bleecker Street Media
Outerlight Entertainment Buys Independent Studio Bleecker Street Media

Outerlight Entertainment, formerly First Look, has acquired Bleecker Street Media. Financial terms are undisclosed, and Bleecker keeps its leadership and slate.

Entertainment18 October 2026
How a Startup Registers a Business and Gets a Free IRS EIN
How a Startup Registers a Business and Gets a Free IRS EIN

Founders name the business, register it with the state, appoint a registered agent and then apply to the IRS for a free Employer Identification Number.

Entrepreneurship18 October 2026
How Public Law 119-21 Lifts the 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC Threshold From $600 to $2,000
How Public Law 119-21 Lifts the 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC Threshold From $600 to $2,000

The IRS instructions for the 2026 Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC set a $2,000 reporting threshold, and add boxes for cash tips and overtime pay.

Business17 October 2026
What Is Known About KL Rahul’s Boldfit Stake After the Over ₹400 Crore Series B
What Is Known About KL Rahul’s Boldfit Stake After the Over ₹400 Crore Series B

Cricketer KL Rahul invested in Boldfit and became its ambassador in 2024; the brand's over ₹400 crore Series B funds retail and manufacturing growth.

Celebrity16 October 2026
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EU Digital Omnibus draft would cut the cookie re-prompt wait from six months to four
EU Digital Omnibus draft would cut the cookie re-prompt wait from six months to four
Technology12 October 2026
Rebel Audio announces Series A led by HardScope at about $50 million valuation
Rebel Audio announces Series A led by HardScope at about $50 million valuation
Entertainment12 October 2026
Arena’s $200 million Series B lifts its valuation from $1.7 billion to $3.1 billion
Arena’s $200 million Series B lifts its valuation from $1.7 billion to $3.1 billion
Entrepreneurship11 October 2026
What the IRS $5 per square foot home office rate allows, and when actual costs apply
What the IRS $5 per square foot home office rate allows, and when actual costs apply
Business10 October 2026
The Entrepreneurs Weekly cover: Carol Zatt

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The founders, artists and leaders on the front of The Entrepreneurs Weekly this year, with the full interview inside.

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Why an S Corporation Owner’s Salary Must Be Reasonable Before Distributions

Why an S Corporation Owner’s Salary Must Be Reasonable Before Distributions

An S corporation owner who works in the business must receive reasonable pay before taking distributions. IRS guidance and a 2012 appeals ruling show how that test is applied.

Feature9 October 2026
Nacha Alliance Releases Scam Game and Ransomware Kit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Nacha Alliance Releases Scam Game and Ransomware Kit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Technology9 October 2026
Why the 2026 1099-K Threshold Is $20,000 and 200 Transactions, Not $600
Why the 2026 1099-K Threshold Is $20,000 and 200 Transactions, Not $600
Business7 October 2026

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