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Small business optimism steady as uncertainty rises in January

Small business optimism held steady in January even as uncertainty climbed, according to the latest Small Business Economic Trends report from the National Federation...

Women entrepreneurs can scale, boost profits, and achieve success this International Women’s Day

Women-owned small and medium businesses continue to drive innovation, job creation, and economic growth across the U.S. This International Women’s Day, March 8, 2026,...

Addressing workplace misconduct: How to protect your employees and business

Human Resources managers are the cornerstone of a company to manage their task force. Nobody better than HR managers know that humans are imperfect...

The hidden costs draining vehicle-dependent businesses and how to take control

For many small businesses, keeping expenses under control means watching the obvious numbers, fuel prices, insurance premiums, payroll. These are the costs that appear...

The silent threat undermining SMB growth

Every entrepreneur knows the sting of being ghosted in business. A once-loyal customer who used to engage, refer friends, and purchase consistently suddenly goes...

What small business owners should know before investing in SMS tools

Using SMS tools for marketing is an effective strategy to engage customers and boost sales through sending promotional text messages. Customers are more likely...

August retail sales exceed expectations amid rising prices 

U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in August, fueled primarily by back-to-school shopping, even as rising prices and a weakening job market signal...