Entrepreneurship

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Holographic display in a futuristic lab showing AI analysis of bladder cancer risk, representing a medical diagnostic breakthrough.
Entrepreneurship

AI test predicts bladder cancer risk, improves prognosis

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fast-tracked Valar Labs' Vesta Bladder Risk Stratify Dx, an AI-powered test that analyzes routine pathology slides to predict bladder cancer risk.

Jenna Wallace·May 21, 2026
Small business owners engaged in a free online marketing workshop, learning lead generation tactics on a laptop.
Entrepreneurship

Marketing Workshops: 'Free' Help for SMBs, a Lead Generation Tactic

Over 5,000 small business owners registered for a 'free' online marketing workshop within 48 hours, blowing past Growth Solutions Inc.

Jenna Wallace·May 19, 2026
Diverse entrepreneurs collaborating and launching new ventures in a vibrant urban setting, symbolizing a record surge in small business creation.
Entrepreneurship

Small Business Creation Hits Record High, Defying Expectations

In 2023, 5.5 million Americans launched new businesses, a record-setting surge that, paradoxically, has not translated into a proportional explosion of new jobs. This wave of individual initiative is

Jenna Wallace·May 19, 2026
Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, looking determined amidst early product designs, symbolizing her journey from LSAT failure to business mogul.
Entrepreneurship

Sara Blakely failed the LSAT twice before founding Spanx.

Before she built a billion-dollar empire with Spanx, Sara Blakely failed the LSAT not once, but twice, abandoning her dream of becoming a lawyer.

Jenna Wallace·May 18, 2026
A seasoned mentor shares insights with an engaged entrepreneur in a bright co-working space, symbolizing business growth and knowledge transfer.
Entrepreneurship

What Are Small Business Mentorship Programs and Why Do They Matter?

A staggering 70 percent of small businesses that received mentoring survived more than five years, a rate far exceeding the national average for unmentored ventures.

Jenna Wallace·May 16, 2026
Young Gen Z entrepreneurs in a bright, modern co-working space, symbolizing the new generation of business leaders.
Entrepreneurship

Gen Z to Lead New Business Starts, Surpassing Boomers in 2025

A new report from Gusto found Gen Z entrepreneurs surpassed Baby Boomers in new business formation for the first time in 2025, according to Business Journal Daily .

Jenna Wallace·May 16, 2026
How ProfileNest’s Unified Profile Solves Branding for Serial Entrepreneurs & Freelancers
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How ProfileNest’s Unified Profile Solves Branding for Serial Entrepreneurs & Freelancers

ProfileNest solves the branding challenges faced by serial entrepreneurs and freelancers by offering a unified digital profile that consolidates all their roles and ventures into a single, cohesive online presence. This platform redefines the digital first impression, overcoming the limitations of traditional business cards and fragmented online identities.

Alina Petrov·May 15, 2026
Top 5 Programs That Help Kids Start Businesses in 2026 (Why We Ranked Rocket Lemonade #1)
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Top 5 Programs That Help Kids Start Businesses in 2026 (Why We Ranked Rocket Lemonade #1)

This article reviews the top programs designed to help kids and teens launch their first businesses in 2026, ranking Rocket Lemonade as the number one choice. It highlights key evaluation criteria such as age-appropriate learning, parent involvement, and actionable business tools.

Alina Petrov·May 15, 2026
Diverse team of entrepreneurs collaborating around a holographic display showing business growth charts and digital interfaces, symbolizing innovation and progress.
Entrepreneurship

Digital Tools for Small Business Growth, Starting Under $10

For just $8.75 per user per month, a small business can access AI-generated channel summaries and group calls for up to 50 teammates through Slack's Pro plan. These are features often associated with

Jenna Wallace·May 15, 2026
A small business owner utilizes AI tools on holographic interfaces to boost productivity in a modern office, symbolizing accessible technology.
Entrepreneurship

Top AI Tools for Small Business Productivity for $20 or Less

Google Gemini offers paid plans from just $19.99.

Jenna Wallace·May 15, 2026
Small business owner using Anthropic's Claude AI on PayPal for automated invoicing and refunds, showcasing efficiency and modern financial management.
Entrepreneurship

Anthropic Launches Claude AI Tools to Empower Small Businesses

Small business owners can now automate invoicing and refunds directly through PayPal using Anthropic's new Claude AI assistant.

Jenna Wallace·May 14, 2026
Small business owner using an advanced AI interface to boost productivity and analyze business growth, symbolizing technological advancement in entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship

Top AI Tools Boosting Small Business Productivity

By 2024, 78% of organizations used AI in at least one business function, a rapid shift small businesses can no longer ignore, according to Appinventiv .

Jenna Wallace·May 14, 2026
A young Gen Z entrepreneur achieving financial success and career influence through TikTok, symbolizing a new era of digital entrepreneurship and career choices.
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TikTok success influences Gen Z career choices, boosts earnings

At just 21 years old, Logan Walter achieved millionaire status by selling lifestyle products on TikTok Shop, a path he chose over completing his college degree, according to Fortune .

Nathaniel Brooks·May 13, 2026
Beyond the Books: Brad Sugars Featured Among the World's Most Enduring Business Mentors
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Beyond the Books: Brad Sugars Featured Among the World's Most Enduring Business Mentors

Brad Sugars is featured among the world's most enduring business mentors, having spent three decades helping founders turn business struggles into scalable success. His proven methodology and global ActionCOACH franchise provide strategic architecture for entrepreneurs at every stage.

Alina Petrov·May 13, 2026
Visual representation of the disparity in small business resources, showing a clear divide between accessible opportunities and limited options.
Entrepreneurship

New Small Business Programs Highlight Access Disparities

While the Small Business Administration just launched a $50 million grant program, a top-tier executive program for entrepreneurs costs US $89,000, revealing a stark divide in how small business resou

Jenna Wallace·May 12, 2026
A small business owner looking at a cityscape with social media icons, symbolizing brand building and digital marketing opportunities.
Entrepreneurship

Top 9 Social Media Strategies for Small Business Brand Building

Social platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube drive over 60% of product discovery, yet many small businesses still prioritize platforms with lower engagement.

Jenna Wallace·May 12, 2026
Diverse small business owners collaborating around a futuristic AI display showing growth trends and insights during Small Business Week.
Entrepreneurship

Small Business Week Highlights Growth Trends

In 2025, Louisiana's Growth Network programs empowered over 26,000 small businesses to secure a staggering $1.

Jenna Wallace·May 11, 2026
Meet Brad Sugars: Why Las Vegas's Top CEOs Trust His Proven Growth Systems
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Meet Brad Sugars: Why Las Vegas's Top CEOs Trust His Proven Growth Systems

Brad Sugars, founder of ActionCOACH, offers proven growth systems trusted by top CEOs in hyper-competitive markets like Las Vegas. His proprietary, repeatable framework, refined over 30 years, helps businesses achieve measurable returns and long-term sustainability.

Alina Petrov·May 11, 2026
Students and instructors collaborating in a bright classroom at Joliet Junior College, focusing on small business development and clean energy innovation.
Entrepreneurship

Joliet Junior College Secures $800K Grant for Future Small Business Training

Joliet Junior College's Entrepreneur & Business Center just secured an $800,000 federal allocation, thanks to U.

Jenna Wallace·May 10, 2026
An entrepreneur with a business plan at a crossroads, symbolizing strategic planning and the path to startup viability in 2026.
Entrepreneurship

How to Develop a Robust Startup Business Plan in 2026

Entrepreneurs who create formal business plans are 16% more likely to achieve viability than their nonplanning counterparts, a crucial insight for anyone launching a venture in 2026.

Jenna Wallace·May 10, 2026
UK entrepreneurs looking at a laptop screen showing investment growth, symbolizing the untapped potential of startup funding.
Entrepreneurship

UK entrepreneurs unaware of available startup funding

One founder used a new platform to help close £500,000 in just six weeks, according to Usatoday .

Jenna Wallace·May 8, 2026
Diverse entrepreneurs analyzing a holographic business model with AI visualizations in a modern co-working space, symbolizing innovation.
Entrepreneurship

How to Find and Evaluate Promising Small Business Ideas

Odola Labs, a startup founded by Cornell students Nikhil Kulkarni and Chinmay Pala, is developing synthetic blood.

Jenna Wallace·May 8, 2026
London cityscape at dusk with holographic financial data, symbolizing the UK tech sector's funding challenges and potential EU investment.
Entrepreneurship

UK Tech Faces Late-Stage Funding Gap Despite New EU Talks

After years of post-Brexit funding uncertainty, the UK and EU are set to discuss British access to a new €5 billion fund.

Jenna Wallace·May 7, 2026
An aspiring entrepreneur hesitates at the edge of a dark chasm, holding a candle, symbolizing the fear of failure before launching a business.
Entrepreneurship

Reasons Entrepreneurs Delay Starting Businesses

A staggering 60% of aspiring entrepreneurs cite fear of failure as their top reason for delaying a startup, far outweighing concerns about funding or market viability, according to Global Entrepreneur

Jenna Wallace·May 7, 2026
Diverse small business storefronts on a sunny street in Vancouver, Washington, symbolizing economic growth and opportunity for entrepreneurs in 2026.
Entrepreneurship

Local Small Business Resources Aid Growth in 2026

The city of Vancouver, Washington, is injecting $2.65 million into its small business ecosystem through new loan and grant programs, even as national policies tighten access for some entrepreneurs.

Jenna Wallace·May 7, 2026