small business

Small business owners, long considered the core of President Donald Trump’s political base, are now increasingly feeling the brunt of his policies during his second term in office, according to economist Paul Krugman. 2025 Was A ‘Miserable Year’ For Small Businesses In his...

Billionaire investor and Shark Tank fame, Mark Cuban, questioned President Donald Trump’s focus on small businesses amid the tariff and the recession backdrop, asking if only the “big industries” mattered. What Happened: President Trump, while speaking to a reporter from NBC News...

Small businesses across the U.S. are heading into the holiday season with newfound confidence and momentum. The Small Business Optimism Index surged to 101.7 in November 2024, marking a a significant rebound from October's 93.7, as reported by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)...

A recent survey by Xero has uncovered a significant opportunity for financial advisors to expand their client base among small business owners. The study reveals a stark contrast between entrepreneurs’ perceived financial acumen and the fiscal challenges they face in reality. While 55% of...

“Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary has called on Congress to prioritize small businesses in policy-making and provide better access to government programs. What Happened: O’Leary made these remarks during a hearing at the House Small Business Committee on Thursday, reported Inc...

Translating passion and a dream into a bricks-and-mortar reality isn't an easy feat. Yet Jenny Nguyen did just that in her 40s. The women’s sports fan took the leap into creating a one-of-a-kind bar in Portland, Oregon. Nguyen's establishment, "The Sports Bra," is a watering hole where...

Here's an interesting question posted on "Quora: How does a small business make its first sale? Rob Meinhardt, a co-founder of a company called KACE Networks that boasted 10,000 clients and was later acquired by Dell, stated that before a small business can make its first sale, the owners need to...

Warren Buffett knows a thing or two about building a successful business. On Tuesday, he shared some of his wisdom when he spoke at a Goldman Sachs' Small Business panel event at LaGuardia Community College. Buffett was also joined by Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) CEO Lloyd Blankfein and Twitter...

The United States was once fueled by the American Dream, a patriotic theme that asserted any and every citizen can be successful by their own means of hard work. But that dream may not look the same for entrepreneurs in a post-financial crisis, digital world. That’s where Lendio comes in...

Detroit is a gritty beacon of entrepreneurship, which is why it was one of the cities chosen to host Project Startup Live — a forum and pitch competition to support local startups. Project Startup Live is a partnership between A&E, Comcast Business (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and crowdfunding website...

What makes an ideal environment that allows small businesses to flourish? Thumbtack.com, a web site that works as a marketplace for service providers and consumers, has released what it calls the largest small business survey ever to determine what helps to create that business-friendly...