The Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program offers tax breaks to investors willing to make long-term investments in low-income communities. The program was previously scheduled to expire after 2026, but it’s been revived and enhanced under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This article explains the basics, what’s changing under the new law and recent IRS guidance.

Construction projects require large investments of labor and materials, all of which can be at risk from vandalism, theft, unpredictable weather and other factors. But real estate developers, building owners and contractors can minimize the exposure with builder’s risk insurance. Here’s a rundown of what this insurance provides and how premiums are set.

“Neither a lender nor a borrower be,” wrote a certain literary bloke by the name of William Shakespeare. Well, Bill, that advice doesn’t quite float for business owners. Even the best run companies typically need an infusion of cash eventually, if not right away as start-ups. This article advises business owners to get comfortable with the lending process — in particular, learn the five Cs of credit.

A healthy cash flow should be the goal of every business. It will let your company sail smoothly on calm waters and in turbulent weather. Point your compass toward the sales cycle and disbursements cycle to help stay on course.