HSA Planning for Self-Employed: HSA for America urges freelancers and small business owners to do a mid-year check-up now, especially with higher 2027 limits on the horizon. Business Calling for Mobile Teams: VirtualPBX launched a new iPhone/Android mobile softphone so staff can take business calls on the go without sharing personal numbers. Factoring Value Push: Viva Capital says 94% of small businesses report financial challenges, and many are looking for more value—not just faster cash—when using factoring. Cleaner Books via Xero Integration: inFlow’s updated Xero integration adds two-way payment sync and tracking categories to cut manual matching for accountants and bookkeepers. EU vs U.S. Tech Pressure: USHBC chief Javier Palomarez backed a Section 301 probe into EU fines under the Digital Markets Act, arguing it hits Main Street through higher costs and degraded services. SME Tax Relief Readiness (Philippines): The BIR says it’s ready to implement Marcos Jr.’s tax reform agenda, including removing minimum corporate income tax for micro and small enterprises. SME Rewards Platform Gets Finovate Nod: Goodbuy was named a finalist for Finovate Awards in Best Marketing/Customer Acquisition for helping credit unions grow small business relationships via member-powered reach. Tariff Refund Portal for Importers: A new online system lets businesses apply for tariff refunds, offering potential relief for small importers who paid extra costs. Local Business Recognition: Seneca County Chamber handed out 2026 Small Business Awards across food, nonprofit, product, service, and wine/craft categories. Community Market Boost: Stillwater’s Pike Ave Market returns as a weekly downtown draw designed to drive local foot traffic for small shops and restaurants.