Michael Normyle examines the rise in Census business applications without planned wages since early 2025 and compares sector-level application growth with AI adoption. The article argues that generative AI may lower barriers for solo businesses while identifying tax-reporting changes as a likely unrelated driver of earlier retail growth.
Why I recommend it: The article presents an interpretation of business-application and sector data; timing and sector associations do not establish that AI caused the increase.
SCORE mentor Karen Williams discusses federal market research, identifying subcontracting opportunities, and marketing products or services to prime contractors in an online webinar.
Details: Free online live webinar; registration required. Scheduled for 12:00–1:30 p.m. EST.
A SC Piedmont SCORE webinar with SBA specialist Earl Gregorich on cash flow, economic trends, tariffs, labor shortages and inflation, using business processes and SBA resources.
Details: Free online live webinar; registration required. Scheduled for 12:00–1:00 p.m. EST.
Remote job board with no registration and no charge to search. It has a dedicated Part-Time Jobs page and categories including IT and software development.
Why I recommend it: Free and simple. As with any board, apply only on the employer's own site and never pay to apply.
Free account for temp, part-time, full-time and on-demand work. No interview or résumé needed. Its page says W-2 shifts pay in 1 to 2 days and that it serves all 50 states.
Why I recommend it: One of the broadest lists on the page, with no résumé needed, which is useful when you don't want to rebuild one. Read each posting to see whether it is a W-2 or contractor shift.
Delivery driving with your own vehicle in blocks you choose in the Flex app. Requires age 21+, a driver's license, a qualifying vehicle and a smartphone. Amazon cites typical pay of $18 to $25 an hour.
Why I recommend it: Expect vehicle costs (gas, wear, insurance) to come out of that range. The page doesn't mention background checks, pay timing or contractor status, so read the terms before you sign up.
