Small Business
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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.
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
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.
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
Top AI Tools for Small Business Productivity for $20 or Less
Google Gemini offers paid plans from just $19.99.
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.
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 .
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.
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
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.
Small Business Week Highlights Growth Trends
In 2025, Louisiana's Growth Network programs empowered over 26,000 small businesses to secure a staggering $1.
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.
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.
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.