smallbusiness

The essential guide to startup costs: What every founder needs to know

Three members of a business team brainstorming on strategy in an office.

What should I look for in an expense management system?

An accounting team reviewing budget and financial reports.

12 great business networking groups for small business owners

A group of business women listening to a presentation in a meeting room.

3 easy growth hacks to get ahead in an AI-saturated landscape

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Small business holiday trends to watch in 2025

A female business owner arranging stock clothing for her store's window display.

SBA 7(a) loans explained: Benefits, eligibility, and how to apply

An SBA loan application form being filled out.

How to recruit and lead staff who truly know your community

Dexter Hall, right, takes a self-portrait with formerly unhoused elders working with youth navigating homelessness.

What these 4 founders did differently to stand out in the crowded protein market

Shelves stocked with protein bars in a grocery store.

The 11 fastest-growing small businesses of 2026

A windmill engineer on top of a wind turbine for inspection.

Why start a business? Here are 10 real founder answers

Larroudé Co-Founder and CCO, Marina Larroude at the Women in Power Forum held at the Glasshouse on September 08, 2025 in New York.