The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is approaching a milestone, now just under 10 cents away from dipping below $3 for the first time since May 2021. However, the potential formation of Hurricane Sara in the...

This is a great time to be in the salon business. With the world starting to slowly open up, demand for salon services is picking up again. But it’s also a highly competitive business. Whether you are in the...

Our Small Business Breakdown crew is back for another week and they’re covering a wide array of topics. On this week’s episode, the team focuses on several stories that made headlines this week on Small Business Trends, including a fascinating...

Victor Aguayo, owner and president of Mabel Interior Design Inc., an interior painting business in Westbury, New York, pleaded guilty today to employment tax crimes. Aguayo admitted to failing to collect and pay over employment taxes from his employees’...

With more and more meetings taking place virtually, video conferencing software is more important than ever. There are tons of tools available to facilitate video calls. And many offer unique features like screen sharing, HD video calls, and file...

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced this week the launch of the Lowe’s Western North Carolina Small Business Recovery Fund, a $2.5 million initiative to provide grants directly to small businesses affected by Hurricane Helene. The fund, part of Lowe’s $12...

SBEN has officially launched the Small Business Exchange Network (SBEN), a media company designed to assist small business owners—particularly solo ventures—in transitioning their businesses to the next generation of entrepreneurs. Unlike traditional business brokers, SBEN offers an innovative and...

A new report from National Business Capital has identified Colorado, Utah, and Michigan as the top three states for starting a business in 2025. The inaugural “Best States to Start a Business” report highlights these states’ combination of thriving...

Adobe and artist, record producer, and bestselling cookbook author Benny Blanco have joined forces to empower small businesses with bold, creative marketing solutions through Adobe Express. The collaboration introduces a custom collection of Benny Blanco-designed templates, giving entrepreneurs and...

New research from global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half identifies the primary recruitment obstacles small and midsize businesses (SMBs) face as they prepare for the year ahead. Based on a survey of over 1,700 hiring managers...