Franchise Ownership for Corporate Escapees: What Nobody Tells You
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You’ve had enough. The meetings that could’ve been emails. The politics. The feeling that you’re building someone else’s dream while yours collects…
Franchising in 2026: What’s Changing—and Who’s Winning
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Franchising has long been a proven pathway to business ownership—but in 2026, the rules are evolving. Capital remains tight. Buyers are more…
4 Ways Solopreneurs Are Using AI to Compete With Companies 10x Their Size
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The dream of building a scalable business has always come with a catch: at some point, you need a larger team. More…
The Rise of the One-Person Business: Inside the Solopreneur Experience—Risk, Resilience, and Reward
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America’s solopreneurs are rewriting the rules of work. Millions of individuals are leaving traditional employment to start their own businesses. There are…
The 3 AM Idea That’s Changing Childcare
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It was 3 a.m., and I was wide awake, nursing my infant, Zoe, while trying to get my toddler, Harper, back to…
How to Become a Freelancer
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Searches for “how to become a freelancer” hit an all-time high in December as professionals rushed to explore independent work. I understand…
2026 Small Business Outlook: What Lies Ahead?
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Editor’s note: It’s only February, and already there’s so much going on that small business owners need to know. To help prepare…
Is Now a Good Time to Start a Business? Advice for Startups and Existing Small Business Owners
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The start of a new year often brings a surge of motivation—especially for people thinking about starting a business. The first months…
SEC 2026 Examination Priorities: What Financial Services Firms Need to Know
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The SEC’s Division of Examinations has released its Fiscal Year 2026 Examination Priorities, a comprehensive document addressing investment advisers, broker-dealers, and numerous…
The State of Small Businesses: Is the Backbone of the American Dream Thriving or Dying?
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Succeeding as a small business owner has never been easy. Still, it has traditionally been (and continues to be) a compelling pathway…
