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SBA leaders spotlight rural entrepreneurship during National Small Business Week

 National Small Business Week continues across the country as local leaders recognize entrepreneurs for their economic contributions. During the latest SBA Update episode, Tyler...

Why SLED contracting may be the smartest growth move small businesses aren’t making

For small business owners searching for stable, recurring revenue, the answer may already be in their backyard. Sheena Parker, Founder and CEO of 4SYT...

Forbes Riley breaks down the psychology of pitching, storytelling, and entrepreneurial confidence

Joining us on the latest episode of The Female Founder Show, Forbes Riley, widely known as the “Queen of Pitch,” outlines how storytelling, confidence,...

7 steps to win SLED government contracts in 2026

While federal contracting is becoming more competitive, complex and slow, state, local and education government contracting, known as SLED, is emerging as one of...

How to turn your office space into a productivity engine

Your office space can do more than provide a place to sit. For small- to medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs and startups, the right setup can...

April CPI report

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2026) — The Bureau of Labor Statistics this morning reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.6% in April,...
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Stop chasing revenue, start measuring these instead for smarter growth

Revenue feels like the obvious measure of a growing business. But top-line growth does not always tell the full story. Focusing only on revenue,...

The Franchise King: Look at yourself before you look for a franchise

Buying a franchise can be a path to business ownership, financial independence, and a life built on your own terms. But most prospective buyers...

Preventing “toxic achievers” through values-based accountability

High-performing organizations do not separate results from behavior. Leadership expert Dave Anderson says the strongest cultures hold employees equally accountable for achieving performance targets...

Training to win: The key to customer satisfaction is closer than you think

One of the oldest rules in business is "the customer is always right." When customers are consistently unhappy, the issue is rarely the customer...

How entrepreneurs can combat feeling overwhelmed

Feeling overwhelmed has become a common reality for entrepreneurs and small business owners, but according to business growth strategist and Founder of The Abraham...