RECENT POSTS
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
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,...
NFIB backs Senate bill to repeal BOI reporting mandate affecting 32 million small businesses
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is urging the U.S. Senate to pass S.4419. a bill that would repeal the Beneficial Ownership Information...
4 steps to successful franchise ownership (plus free tickets to the Great American Franchise...
Buying a franchise may look like a simple path to owning your own business. But for every entrepreneur who thrives, there are others who...











