Inflation Is Back—And Small Business Margins Are Feeling It
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Setting the Stage Small businesses are navigating one of the most complex economic environments in years. Rising costs, global uncertainty, and shifting…
Sustainability Isn’t Optional for Small Businesses Anymore
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Today (April 22) is the 56th anniversary of Earth Day. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” underscores that “Environmental progress is…
Reddit’s Purchasing Influence Is Growing—Whether Your Business Engages or Not
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Is your small business paying attention to Reddit? If not, writes Peter Clark in EMARKETER, you could be missing “critical conversations happening…
Small Business Confidence Slips as Economic Uncertainty Grows
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Small business owners are growing more uneasy about the economy. The latest U.S. Chamber Small Business Index for the first quarter shows…
From the Mouths of Babes: How Gen Alpha Is Shaping Restaurant Choices
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Restaurant owners—your future may be in the hands of children. Literally. SmartBrief reports that Generation Alpha—born between 2011 and 2024—has an outsized…
Retail Sales Are Set to Rise in 2026—But Uncertainty Still Looms
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This is going to be another good year for retailers—or so says the National Retail Federation (NRF), which forecasts that retail sales…
How the War in Iran Could Hit Small Businesses at Home
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Global conflicts can feel distant—until they start affecting your costs. Rising oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and increased operating costs are already…
Are the Smallest SBA Loans Disappearing?
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For decades, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has been one of the most important sources of capital for America’s entrepreneurs—especially those just…
U.S. Power Demand and the Struggling Power Infrastructure
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The United States’ power demand is growing at an unprecedented rate, but the nation is struggling to deliver reliable power, raising concerns…
Is the Economy Getting Shakier?
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The February federal jobs report was released on Friday, March 5. The New York Times reported, “Job growth fizzled in February, a…
