CurrentStartupTrendsThe State of Small Businesses: Is the Backbone of the American Dream Thriving or Dying? By Brian Aagaard, Founder, Cooperhawk Business Brokerage January 5, 2026 4 Mins read Succeeding as a small business owner has never been easy. Still, it has traditionally been (and continues to be) a compelling pathway… Read more
CurrentStartupTrendsSmall Businesses Didn’t Just Survive in 2025—They Flourished in Smaller Cities By Rieva Lesonsky December 30, 2025 3 Mins read For years, we’ve been told that America’s biggest cities are the epicenters of entrepreneurship. They attract the talent, capital, and headlines. But… Read more
CurrentStartupTrends2026 Predictions & Insights: How Small Businesses Will Build, Adapt, and Grow By Rieva Lesonsky December 30, 2025 20 Mins read If there’s one word that captures how small business owners are feeling right now, it’s uncertain. Technology is moving fast, AI is… Read more
CurrentStartupTrendsHow Your Startup or Small Business Can Succeed in 2026 By Rieva Lesonsky December 22, 2025 3 Mins read How Small Business Can Win in 2026, an important report from LinkedIn, offers an optimistic outlook for the future of small businesses. But,… Read more
CurrentStartupHoliday Crowds, Cyber Threats, and Winter Weather: What Small Businesses Should Watch For By Rieva Lesonsky December 15, 2025 3 Mins read The holidays may be a boon for business, but they’re also a magnet for risk. Small business owners face everything from staffing… Read more
CurrentStartupTrendsLooking Ahead to 2026: The State of Small Business By Elizabeth Gore, President & Co-Founder, Hello Alice December 15, 2025 5 Mins read Editor’s Note: This week, we’re featuring a peek into 2026. We asked prominent small business experts and those who serve the small… Read more
CurrentStartupThe ETA Surge Reshaping America’s Small Business Backbone By Garth Fasano, co-founder, Raynmaker December 12, 2025 5 Mins read The ground is shifting in the small business world. Baby boomer owners are retiring, and a new generation is now acquiring businesses… Read more
CurrentStartupAmerica’s Growth Engine: How Small Businesses Can Reignite the U.S. Economy By Dan Varroney November 20, 2025 4 Mins read Walk down any Main Street in America and you’ll find the real engine of our economy — small businesses that create jobs,… Read more
CurrentStartupPassing the Wrench: How to Build a Family Business That Lasts for Generations By Clifford Barnett, SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service® November 18, 2025 4 Mins read Running a business with your child can be one of the most rewarding experiences a parent can have. Working side by side… Read more
CurrentStartupSmart Legal Moves When Launching or Growing a Business By Deborah Holstein, Rocket Lawyer November 17, 2025 4 Mins read Starting a business today is faster, cheaper, and more attainable than ever before. With technological and AI advances over the past few… Read more