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…
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…
Here’s How Your Small Business Can Avoid the Trust Recession
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You may not think of yourself as a “brand.” You run a business. You serve customers. You solve problems. But here’s the…
Small Businesses Didn’t Just Survive in 2025—They Flourished in Smaller Cities
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For years, we’ve been told that America’s biggest cities are the epicenters of entrepreneurship. They attract the talent, capital, and headlines. But…
2026 Predictions & Insights: How Small Businesses Will Build, Adapt, and Grow
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If there’s one word that captures how small business owners are feeling right now, it’s uncertain. Technology is moving fast, AI is…
