How to Start a Small Business in an Urban Area
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Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about starting a business. That’s not surprising. Startups are on the rise. Last month,…
Welcome to the Era of “Interest Media”
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Every January, the National Retail Federation (NRF) hosts Retail’s Big Show in New York City. In one of the breakout sessions at…
How ICE Activity Is Disrupting Small Businesses—and Local Economies—Across the U.S.
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Editor’s note: This article reflects reporting and firsthand accounts from business owners, residents, and national media. Small businesses are built on predictability—knowing…
Beating the January Sales Crunch
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For many small business owners, January is one of the toughest months of the year. After the expense-heavy holiday period, they enter…
Record-Setting Holiday Sales Season
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2025 holiday retail sales are “in line” with the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) forecast, bolstered by “strong growth in December,” according to…
Will There Be an Entrepreneurial Surge in 2026?
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As tumultuous as the economy is, the answer to that question is surprisingly “yes,” per Intuit QuickBooks’ annual Entrepreneurship Report, released late…
AI, Automation, and the Next Chapter of Restaurant Growth
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Restaurant operators have never lacked resilience. Over the past few years, they’ve navigated supply chain disruptions, inflation, staffing shortages, shifting consumer expectations—and…
Small Business Marketing Predictions for 2026
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As we enter 2026, one message from small businesses is clear: Marketing has never been more competitive, more dynamic, or more essential…
Practical Moves Small Businesses Can Make in 2026 to Stay Ahead
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2026 could be a pretty interesting year for small businesses. Big companies will keep hogging the spotlight, sure, but being smaller…
The Small Business Employment Outlook for 2026: Good News, Bad News, and Hard Choices
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Editor’s Note: For small business owners, the employment outlook isn’t an abstract economic debate—it’s a daily, lived reality. Hiring challenges, wage pressure, shifting…
