The Biden 2023 budget proposal includes big increases for small business funding, reports Small Business Trends. 

The Small Business Administration budget request for fiscal year 2023 includes some big increases. The budget request has been passed by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

According to the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, small businesses should offer equity to employees as a way to standout from other businesses in a tight labor market.

Offering employees equity is normal for startups and tech companies, but growing small businesses, more generally, might benefit from looking at employee ownership.

There are a number of small business grants available nationwide, reports Small Business Trends.

In this week’s roundup, there are multiple opportunities for small businesses to apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 and much more.