Why Your Successful Small Business Saturday Needs a Plan

The Saturday after Thanksgiving could be a big day for small businesses.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

The Core Value Mark Douglas Finds Every Business Needs for Success

MNTN’s president and CEO says trust matters more than any other core value.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Can Harris’s Economic Plans Sway Small Business Owners to Vote Democratic?

Kamala Harris has leaned in with promises to aid start-ups, but proprietors are often more focused on taxes and regulations.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Here’s Why You Need to Be Your Product’s Biggest User

Eliot Horowitz, founder and CEO of Viam, talks about the evolution of his company on the latest episode of ‘For Starters.’

Business - Inc. - November 6

The election will have a huge impact on your estate, even if you’re not rich yet. Why you need to act now.

No matter who wins, the clock is ticking to book a lawyer to create or update your plan.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

4 Leadership Teams CEOs Need for Strategic Success

The main job of any CEO is to set the strategy and ensure they have the right leadership team in place.

Business - Inc. - November 2

Will a big firm managing your money boost your odds of financial success?

Bigger may not be better — or it may be just what you need — but there are other factors.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago

SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says

Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds

The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.

How to Build an Exceptional Small-Business Brand

Remember, the brand is what pays the bills.

Business - Inc. - October 19

Small Business Uncertainty Spiked Again in October

Business owners are feeling extremely uncertain. But that doesn’t mean they’re losing hope for the future, according to a new report.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

2 Wishes for Small Businesses in an Election Year

No matter who’s in the Oval Office, the economy is something we should all be rooting for.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

10 Techniques That Built a Decade of Event Planning Success

A founder shares tips that helped her events company grow and continue evolving.

Business - Inc. - November 6

The Hidden Reason Your Business Isn’t Growing

How to regain focus and share the responsibility.

Business - Inc. - October 19

How to Start a Virtuous Cycle in Your Business

Build trust with your employees and customers with a virtuous cycle.

Business - Inc. - October 21

5 Ways Historians Can Help Your Business

History is a strategic profession with more business applications than you may think.

Business - Inc. - October 24

5 Tips to Seamlessly Integrate AI Into Your Business

Small businesses shouldn’t ignore AI during its boom phase, but they shouldn’t get carried away either.

Business - Inc. - November 5

How Practicing Empathy Helps Your Business

Use empathy to create a more ethical company.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Warren Buffett Shares the Single Decision That Makes or Breaks Your Path to Success

The legendary investor shares a key strategy to his success, and he’s eager to help you achieve it too.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Andy Dunn: Prioritize Your Well-Being While Building Your Business

The Bonobos co-founder is taking on America’s loneliness crisis with his new startup, Pie.

Business - Inc. - 2 hours ago

The No. 1 Business Skill You’ll Need in 2025

If you want to take on the competition, the incumbents, and the AI hype, you’ll need to use their momentum against them.

Business - Inc. - November 7

This Mystery Shopping Company Just Became America’s Top Small Business

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce named mystery shopping and customer experience research platform Confero as the top small business of 2024.

Business - Inc. - October 17

3 Simple Ways Small Businesses Can Defend Against Cyberattacks

Small companies are increasingly in hackers’ crosshairs, but there are steps you can take to boost your security right away.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Harris announces record lending from Small Business Administration

With the economy the top issue for many voters, Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce record lending from the federal government to small business owners.

Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut

Entrepreneurs and the banks that finance their expansions and upgrades are more optimistic, as refinancing and new loans get easier.

Business - Inc. - October 29

How Google’s Ad Change Could Affect Small Businesses

The overhaul of Google Local Services means small businesses must be verified before their ads can run and be served on the popular digital ad platform.

Business - Inc. - October 30

After six years of tariffs, small-business owners aren’t eager for more

Donald Trump wants to greatly expand import duties. Entrepreneurs who weathered his first round, which Biden largely left intact, say they’d have to raise prices to survive.

Exclusive: SBA Certifies Record Number of Diverse-Owned Small Businesses

The agency has certified more than 17,000 diverse-owned small firms this year as part of a broader effort to expand access to federal contracting.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Drive Growth With SEO: 3 Tips for Small-Business Owners

Why a solid SEO strategy sets successful online businesses apart—and how to develop one.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Veterans Day Spotlight: Empowering Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for a Brighter Future

Veteran entrepreneurs face many challenges, but these resources can help.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

China's Alibaba releases AI search tool for small businesses in Europe and the Americas

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered search engine for small businesses in Europe and the Americas to source supplies.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago