Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, contributing to 43.5% of GDP, yet only half survive their first five years. Surprisingly, despite having numerous federal small-business programs, we ...

Eligible U.S. small businesses are invited to apply for one of the initial 250 grants through the Amex Shop Small Grants Program On November 29 – the 16th Small Business Saturday – American Express ...

With inflation hovering around 2.4% as of March 2025 and consumer confidence falling for a fifth consecutive month, small business owners are navigating a climate marked by caution and constraint.

We’re breaking down how this reliable resource can help you make smarter business decisions, starting with one of its most powerful tools: the calculators. Not only do these calculators help you ...

We must build a small-business finance sector where business coaching is integrated and accessible, writes Sandy Fernandez, of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. The reasons for the ...

Missouri’s Department of Economic Development recently announced more than $2.9 million in grant funding to expand entrepreneur and small-business support services across the state — everything from ...

U.S. Treasury Department building in Washington, D.C. (iStock Photo) The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will close its doors on December ...

Small businesses are going to have more options for support, thanks to efforts by the Entrepreneur Fund. An update on Thursday at the Lunch at the Garden event hosted by Downtown Duluth. You may ...

Those who have endured the madness of Black Friday and still have plenty of holiday shopping to do should consider using this Small Business Saturday to explore retailers (and gift ideas) that will ...