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September 2026's Quiet Platform Changes: A Small Business Guide Before the Holidays

Google's AI Max migration, Meta's placement changes, Gemini replacing Assistant, and ChatGPT citing Reddit less — what moved in September and the checks to run before holiday season.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20267 min read

Entrepreneurship

148 Deals Across 15 Countries: United Franchise Group's Global Push

Ten new master franchise agreements are taking five UFG brands into markets from Ireland to Japan — a snapshot of franchising's cross-border momentum in 2026.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20266 min read

Entrepreneurship

Small Business Jobs Hold Steady in September as Wage Growth Cools

New Paychex payroll data shows the small business labor market stable heading into the final quarter, with hourly earnings growth below 3 percent for more than two years.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20266 min read

Entrepreneurship

Small Business Optimism Hits 2026 High as AI Spending Accelerates

A new Citizens survey finds U.S. small business owners entering the final quarter with their strongest revenue outlook of the year — and technology spending, led by AI tools, is climbing with it.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20266 min read