According to a report released this week from the Small Business Success Index (SBSI), small businesses are increasing their use of social media. Over the last year, the adoption rate has gone from 12 to 24 percent, which doubles the usage.

The topic of health care reform is topping headlines nearly every day. Because it is such an urgent issue, President Obama and government legislators are currently working on health care reform for all Americans. But how would the House bill effect small businesses? Would it help them or hurt them? SBN Reporter Abby Johnson takes a look at those very questions in this video report and explains a few of the provisions of the proposed bill. Watch this video to learn how your business could be impacted.

The Small Business Administration announced during the National Small Business Week that it would be offering interest-free loans to small businesses in need. As part of the nation’s Recovery Act, America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) loans will be issued beginning June 15th. The loans will only be available to established, viable, for-profit small businesses. In this video, Reporter Abby Johnson explains the details of the loans and also tells how you can access them. Check it all out right here on your source for small business information, SmallBusinessNewz.com.

April 15th is a dreaded day for some. If you weren’t able to make your tax payments and file your taxes by today, this video offers advice on how you can cope with your tax debt and avoid it in the future. One of the most common mistakes people make with their taxes is they fail to educate themselves about taxes. While the IRS may come across as big and evil, they provide all the information you need to know about your taxes. Other great sources of information include accountants, attorneys, or tax professionals. Find out more about taxes in this report from Abby Johnson, right here on SmallBusinessNewz.

As the cost of living continues to rise, it seems that many people are cutting corners with eliminating health coverage. Most of those people, especially small business owners and employees, do not have a choice since premiums are so expensive. Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama proposed a plan that would provide $6 billion each year of tax credits to small businesses that have health coverage. Watch the SmallBusinessNewz video as Abby Johnson explains the proposal and the opposition it has received.

Congress is considering several measures that would alleviate a good portion of the tax stress from small businesses. These measures include a standard home-office deduction, extended use of cash accounting, and a permanent increase on the limit of Section 179 expensing. Watch the SmallBusinessNewz video report from Abby Johnson for the latest details on these proposals.