Luckily, consumers seem to be pulling their weight. Seventy-two percent report that they go back to the same small businesses every holiday season, and 88 percent say they’re likely to return after ...

Many lenders require businesses to be at least two years old to be approved. If your company hasn’t reached that benchmark, there are online banks and alternative lenders that only require six months ...

Americans are increasingly eager to become small business owners, with startup registrations jumping since the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re thinking of starting a business, you aren’t alone. While ...

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, with 41% of Americans planning to start their own businesses by the end of 2025, according to 2024 Shopify data. This trend is even more pronounced ...

Starting a small business has many advantages, like making your own schedule, turning your passion into a lucrative career and solving problems in your community There are many funding sources if you ...

While not everything is within a business owner's control, there are still plenty of consumers with their wallets out, ready to spend. So if you're wondering whether now's a good time to start a ...

It's almost impossible for small brands to compete with the likes of Amazon and Temu on price and convenience, so you'll have to offer something different. Building trust and cultivating a strong ...

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