Capturing and creating ideas
Business and personal challenges often demand new ideas–those often fleeting solutions that streak through dreams, only to be forgotten in seconds. One…
Author: The Smart Reader Staff
Briefs and quick reads selected and edited by The Smart Reader's editorial team of Rick, Allyson, and Ryan Good.
PPP loans and taxed expenses
The IRS issued guidance in November clarifying the tax treatment of PPP loans that have not been forgiven by the end of the year the loan was received: *…
Lack of rural broadband access hurts American students
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way that much of the world goes to work and school, rural Americans were less likely to have access to…
Microsoft’s new security chip built on Xbox ideas
Microsoft learned a lot from its Xbox security efforts, aimed at keeping those hacking kids from getting games for free. In fact, their new security plan…
Personalized pricing
How your data determines the price that companies think you might pay In a highly connected world, with people routinely digitizing much of their lives,…
Can I sell my products and services on Facebook Marketplace?
Four years after its quiet beginnings, Facebook Marketplace has become a major player for people buying and selling products. But is it a viable place to…
How to repay an Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Wondering how and when to pay back an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)? You’re not alone. Administered by the federal government’s Small Business…
Automakers bet big on electric pickup trucks
With electric and hybrid cars an increasingly common sight on America’s roads, the next big frontier for auto manufacturers is electric pickup trucks….
Smartphone prices rise; buyers retreat
The Apple iPhone remains beloved among smartphones, but some predict the new version will be adored from afar. An estimated 1.5 billion iPhones have been…
Tech firm pushes ahead with new generation of smart drones
Tech firm Anduril, known for its defense-friendly hardware and software, has launched a U.S.-made drone with unique capabilities. Designed for military…