Business Trends Today | ASBN Small Business Network

Business Trends Today is a fast-paced interview series on ASBN that breaks down the biggest trends shaping small and mid-sized businesses. Each episode features founders, executives, and industry experts sharing practical insights on growth, leadership, technology, and market shifts—giving entrepreneurs clear, real-world strategies they can actually use to stay competitive and scale smarter.

Inside the growth strategy that brought Murphy’s Naturals to major retail shelves

Jaelyn Campbell - September 3, 2026

Great businesses often begin not with a polished strategy, but from a common frustration that someone refuses to tolerate. For Philip Freeman, the Founder...

Harvard negotiator’s tips to make conflict work for your business

Business Trends Today Jason Becknell - September 3, 2026 0

Pressure changes how people negotiate. A deadline lands, tempers rise, and the person across the table starts to look like an opponent. Terms usually...

Dolly Parton’s business blueprint offers a lesson in ownership and authenticity

Business Trends Today Jaelyn Campbell - September 2, 2026 0

Dolly Parton built one of entertainment's most durable business empires not just through hit songs, but through early decisions about ownership, partnerships and brand...

What venture capitalist firms really want

Business Trends Today Jason Becknell - September 2, 2026 0

Raising outside capital can feel like guesswork for entrepreneurs. Especially when a great product isn't enough on its own. Founders who don't understand what...

The overlooked strategy beating venture capital for growth

Business Trends Today Jason Becknell - September 1, 2026 0

Most entrepreneurs assume the only way to fund serious growth is by raising venture capital. But that route isn't the only option. For founders...

How SMBs can balance AI with human customer experiences

Business Trends Today Jaelyn Campbell - August 28, 2026 0

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) allow businesses to deliver instant responses, but reliance on technology alone risks alienating customers. During the latest episode...