National Small Business Week

Franchise

Leadership, Flexibility, Fulfillment — How Women Are Using Franchise Ownership to Build Entrepreneurial Careers

New research from Kiddie Academy shows that a majority of women who become franchise owners report greater happiness, confidence and balance than they had in prior roles.

Starting a Business

I Had 'Too Much Experience' to Find a Job. So I Used Facebook to Start a Small Business That's Making About $500,000 a Year.

After Amber Starling moved to Manhattan, Kansas, a frustrating job search led to a life-changing business opportunity.

Business News

Big Government Changes Are Coming for Small Businesses — What You Need to Know

The Small Business Administration has announced many changes. Here are five that will impact your business.

Side Hustle

Want to Start a Side Hustle Helping a Small Business? Here Are the Gigs That Pay the Most.

It's National Small Business Month — and a great time to start a side hustle.

Starting a Business

A Cambodian Refugee Paralyzed By Polio Says 'Not Much' Was Expected of Him. He and His Wife Built a Multimillion-Dollar Business That Beat All Odds.

Steve and Brittany Yeng were discouraged from pursuing their unique idea, but they didn't listen to the naysayers.

Growing a Business

What 18,000 American Small Businesses Can Teach You About Success

Stay curious, stay committed and keep showing up — your success story is still unfolding.

Growing a Business

This Local Bakery Has Lines Out the Door. Here Are the Secrets to Its Success.

Known for its viral flat croissants and innovative desserts, Alexander's Patisserie also excels in hands-on leadership and team culture.

Franchise

This College Student Pitched His Parents a Business Idea. Now, He Runs a $7 Million Ice Cream Brand.

What started in a garage has scaled to 17 locations thanks to smart tech, strong culture and made-to-order desserts.

Business News

Many Small Business Owners Are Still 'Optimistic,' According to a New Survey

A new report from GoDaddy found that despite the current economic climate, 66% of small business owners surveyed still have "positive revenue expectations."

Growing a Business

Want to Work With Influencers? Here's What Small Business Owners Need to Know.

Julianne Fraser, founder of Dialogue NYC, crafts influencer marketing campaigns that stand out from the competition.

Money & Finance

Hidden Fees Cost U.S. Small Businesses $153 Billion Each Year — Here's How to Make Sure You Don't Lose a Dime

Despite the critical role small- and medium-sized businesses play in the U.S. economy, many are fighting to stay afloat as they battle rising costs, uncertainty around tariffs and hidden fees that drain billions from their bottom lines each year.

Starting a Business

This Couple Used Their Savings to Start a Small Business. A Smart Strategy Helped Make It a Multimillion-Dollar Success.

Haley and Adam Weidenbaum launched Everhem to address an overlooked issue in the interior design space.

Starting a Business

I Walked Away From a Corporate Career to Start My Own Small Business — Here's Why You Should Do the Same

I've followed my instincts over expectations, embracing risk and reinvention to build a life that's truly mine.

Accounting

Can You Use Credit Cards to Finance Your Small Business? An Expert Explains How to Use Them Properly — and When Not To.

With rising interest rates, inflation and fewer financing options, small business owners are looking for ways to keep operations running and maintain cash flow.

Business Models

Millions of Small Businesses Will Soon Be for Sale. Here's How Smart Entrepreneurs Are Cashing In

A wave of business transitions is reshaping Main Street — and it could reshape your life too.