Gen Z is cutting holiday spending by 23% this year and millennials are pulling back too. But 82% still plan to shop. Here is what the data shows about how younger consumers are spending differently this holiday season and what small businesses can do to stay ahead of it.
Boom times and doom times all at once. Stock markets are rallying while mortgage rates hit new highs for 2026 and the Fear and Greed Index sits firmly in fear territory. Here is what the mixed signals actually mean for your business and what to do about it.
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.81% today, its highest level since November 2023, and markets are now pricing in a nearly 70 percent chance of a Fed rate hike this month. Here is what that means for your business and what to do before conditions tighten further.
The U.S. just hit Canada with 50 percent tariffs. Canada is hitting back on September 8 with counter-tariffs on over 700 American products. Here is what U.S. small business owners need to know right now — and the steps to take before costs climb.
The businesses that come out ahead in Q4 are not the ones that started planning in October. They are the ones that started in August. Here is why this month is the single most important planning window of the year and what to do before it closes.
Back to school spending is forecast to hit $85 billion in 2026 and families are spending more per child than ever before. Here is how small businesses across every industry can position themselves to capture their share of the second biggest retail moment of the year.
More than half of U.S. small business owners are over 55. Six million businesses will change hands by 2035. Whether you are thinking about buying, selling, or simply staying ahead, the Silver Tsunami is already reshaping the small business landscape and here is what it means for you.
FIFA promised an $80 billion economic boom. The final numbers came in at roughly half that. Here is what the 2026 World Cup actually delivered for small businesses, what got overhyped, and the lesson that applies to every business owner regardless of whether they were in a host city.
The headlines say one thing. Small business owners are feeling something different. New data released this week shows rising revenue expectations and hiring optimism, here is what it actually means and how to position your business to take advantage of it.
The SBA just increased its loan limits to $10 million, and the headlines make it sound like a game changer for small business owners. Here is what it actually means, who it helps, and why most established businesses will still find a faster, more flexible answer elsewhere.
Celebrate the success and resilience of female business leaders, explore strategies to overcome industry challenges, and inspire future generations with stories of innovation and determination. Join us in honoring their contributions to diverse industries and the crucial role of mentorship in fostering their achievements.
Social media marketing is a crucial aspect for small businesses to be successful in the modern online landscape.
When the clock struck midnight on December 31 it marked not only the end of 2021 but also tolled the bell for the Small Business Administration’s COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (COVID EIDL).
