The Fed Raised Rates. Here's What Small Businesses Should Do Now
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Last week, the U.S. Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%. Explaining the vote, Fed chair Kevin…
How Small Businesses Can Win Holiday Shoppers Without Outspending Big Brands
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Holiday shoppers may be watching their budgets more closely this year, but that doesn’t mean small businesses have to compete by offering…
Small Businesses Using AI Are Hiring Faster
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A report from Gusto by Nich Tremper and Tom Bowen found that small businesses increasingly use AI to build and grow their…
Your Bank May Need You More Than You Think
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Are you frustrated by your bank? Many small business owners are. Ironically, many do business with the same bank as consumers and…
Can Your Business Afford a Cyberattack?
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Most small business owners know a cyberattack could disrupt their operations. But they may not realize just how expensive that disruption could…
The “Marriage Recession” Reshaping Property Demand
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For decades, marriage has been one of the most reliable demand engines in property, the mechanism that moves a family out of a starter…
A New Generation of Entrepreneurs Is Emerging
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Despite the prevailing economic uncertainty, new business formation continues to grow rapidly. According to a recent report from the Bank of America…
Women Entrepreneurs Still Lack Access To Capital
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Back in the 1980s, my editorial team and I launched a magazine for women entrepreneurs. At the time, women-owned businesses were just…
Buyer Demand Remains Strong Despite Slower Business Sales
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The market for buying and selling small businesses sent mixed signals in the second quarter of 2026, according to BizBuySell’s Insight Report…
Making Sense of Today's Economy
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If the economic headlines have been giving you whiplash lately, you’re not alone. Every day seems to bring another development that could impact…
