Labor market woes: US small businesses scale back hiring plans

More than half of small business owners ... and almost half of small businesses in the sector reported having a job opening they can't fill. Of those small businesses hiring or trying to hire ... Read More

A Mixed Bag for Small Businesses Seeking Federal Contracts: More Money, Fewer Winners

The government spent a record-breaking $178.6 billion on small businesses. But the federal small-business contracting base is still ... seen during the prior fiscal year; and about 16% more than the ... Read More

Small Businesses, Which Employ More Than 60 Million U.S. Workers, Are Losing Confidence

U.S. small businesses face major finance difficulties, resulting in a significant drop in owner optimism, reaching its lowest level since December 2012 per NFIB. Read More

Business Boom: Record Numbers of People Are Starting up New Small Businesses

Business Boom: Record Numbers of People Are Starting up New Small Businesses ... Meanwhile, more businesses are being started as “side hustles,” or businesses that supplement day jobs. Read More

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and that includes small businesses. Here's what to know

NEW YORK -- Cyberattacks on businesses are rising, including small businesses. It's a troubling trend because a breach can be very costly and time consuming if owners don't have a plan to deal ... Read More

Best Small Business Insurance Of May 2024

With a career spanning more than ... business. Covers many industries including retailers, food and beverage, medical, photographers and more. Can provide insurance for small businesses that ... Read More

5 Best Open-Source CRMs for Small Businesses in 2024

Your business may have specific needs that aren’t addressed by a one-size-fits-all tool, so customization may be the only way to go. An open ... for small businesses, and you can access it ... Read More

How to start investing in small businesses

Most small businesses wade in where banks and credit unions either don’t or can’t go ... a successful small business.” Often, grit and perseverance count more than having experience ... Read More

Third annual Vintage Black Expo unites Baltimore's small businesses

From hats to healing hardwear to twisted wearable art, Baltimore's vintage creators get a chance to show that they can do it all ... He is one of dozens of small business owners coming together ... Read More

The best business checking accounts for solo entrepreneurs, small biz owners and more

(Read more about our methodology below.) Best business checking accounts Best for small businesses ... owners as it doesn't limit the number of transactions you can make and charges no monthly ... Read More

Business boom: Record numbers of people are starting up new small businesses

New business applications jumped in 2020 as the pandemic started, and have continued to be filed at a record pace. More than 5 ... hustles,” or businesses that supplement day jobs. Read More