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Small businesses report record confidence heading into second half of 2026

Small businesses are heading into 2026 with more optimism than ever, according to the latest Small Business Cash Flow Report from lender OnDeck and...

Why you should reverse engineer your endgame before buying a franchise

Many entrepreneurs are turning to franchising or investing in established systems. Some are creating their own concepts with the goal of scaling, but few have...

How multimodal AI is shaping business operations

Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved rapidly in recent years, moving beyond simple text-based interactions to systems capable of understanding and processing multiple types of...

Forecast shows consumer credit stress rising, what SMBs need to do now

Americans' financial stress is hovering near record highs, according to a new forecast from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. The NFCC also reports...

How to find the right influencer for your small business

Influencer marketing is one of the fastest-growing strategies for small businesses, but finding the right partner takes more than a large follower count. When...

Changing consumer confidence opens new opportunities for entrepreneurs

Small business owners face tightening economic conditions as inflation reaches its highest point in years, and consumer confidence continues to fall. The Federal Reserve's preferred...

5 ways to effectively deal with unhappy customers

Is the customer always right? Maybe not, but in their own mind, they are. If you've ever had to deal with angry or unhappy...