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Europe's EIC Accelerator moves to six application deadlines a year in 2026, offering €634 million in blended grant and equity funding.

The newly permanent QBI deduction now allows small business owners to deduct up to 20% of qualified business income, with expanded income thresholds and a new $400 minimum deduction starting…

Mandatory registration kicks in when turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12 months, forcing a pricing dilemma for consumer-facing businesses.

CreatorFi's $45 million raise signals a shift: independent creators can now borrow against platform royalties and IP.

Monique Lester is going from model to founder with Crystal Rose Intimates. Four lessons for new entrepreneurs from how she is building her lingerie brand.

Whatnot and ElevenLabs captured 75% of disclosed capital in 2026's largest creator deals, while platforms and audience tools collapsed. The data shows where investor money actually flows.