Bureaucracy

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A coffee shop owner overwhelmed by paperwork while applying for a small business grant, symbolizing the bureaucratic barriers for new entrepreneurs.

San Diego County grants create barriers for new entrepreneurs

Despite San Diego County's $10 million small business grant program aiming to spark entrepreneurship, a local coffee shop owner spent 40 hours on paperwork for a $5,000 grant, highlighting a hidden ba

Jenna Wallace·September 14, 2026

An entrepreneur navigating a complex maze of red tape, with a clear path illuminated by sunlight, symbolizing the SBA's efforts to reduce regulatory burdens.

Entrepreneurship

SBA Aims to Cut Red Tape for Entrepreneurs

A fisherman once reported being regulated by 17 different federal agencies, facing duplicate inspections for squid, according to Federal News Network .

Jenna Wallace·April 24, 2026