Small Business

Trump tariffs lead to rising layoffs inside supply chain jobs: Survey

Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Supply Chain Managers A demonstrator outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Eric Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images A...

Under-the-radar delivery apps are gaining ground in the U.S. by courting Asian restaurants

Introduction to Fantuan: The Asian Food Delivery App When it comes to ordering Asian food, many people are turning to smaller, specialized platforms like Fantuan,...

Small businesses that use AI say it hasn’t affected headcount

Introduction to AI in Law Chris Schwegmann is getting creative with how artificial intelligence is being used in law. At Dallas-based boutique law firm Lynn...

LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs starting businesses in record numbers

Introduction to LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurship Liz Whalen co-owns Rebel Rebel, a hair salon in Libertyville, Ill. that caters to LGTBQ+ clients. Courtesy: Lissete Briggs In the face of...

AI spreading on Main Street and transforming American small business

Introduction to AI in Small Businesses While the national conversation around AI often fixates on large corporations and Silicon Valley breakthroughs, AI's impact is also...

Main Street confidence in Trump economy is up, even among Democrats

Introduction to Small Business Confidence The economic reality on Main Street has often been at odds with the mood on Wall Street, but recent data...

3 simple language fixes proven to result in success: Wharton word guru

Introduction to the Power of Language in Communication Wharton School marketing professor Jonah Berger has advised Google, Nike, Apple, and Coca-Cola, among other major firms,...

Luxury exec left Hermes for farm. It’s nearing $50 million business

Introduction to Richard Christiansen's Journey Richard Christiansen, a former advertising executive, made a significant career shift when he traded in his life of luxury goods...

How Trump’s new FEMA affects disaster recovery in North Carolina

Introduction to FEMA's Transformation The Trump administration is quickly reshaping the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, in ways that carry vast implications for state...

‘Solopreneur’ business model is booming in America

The Rise of Solopreneurs: How One-Person Businesses Are Revolutionizing the Economy Starting one's own business has long been a part of the American tapestry of...

Retail mall decline brings sweet real estate deals to local businesses

Introduction to the Shift in Commercial Real Estate Kimberly Blair, a San Diego-based wellness practitioner specializing in grief counseling, noticed an uptick in "screen fatigue"...

Modular housing rebuilds American Dream of affordable home ownership

Introduction to Fading West Modular Housing Development Fading West, a modular homebuilder, is working to address the nationwide housing affordability crisis by providing affordable and...

DOGE cuts show how smaller government can harm economy

Introduction to the Impact of Government Shutdown on Real Estate As the U.S. begins its first federal government shutdown since 2018, with uncertain repercussions for...

Biggest tax cut savings in new Trump law to keep income on Main Street

Introduction to the Big Beautiful Bill President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, passed over the summer, has brought significant tax benefits to Main Street businesses. While...

Why Trump’s new tax law may be boon to founders, early employee wealth

Understanding the Impact of Trump's Tax Law on Startup Capital Formation When it comes to tax planning by business owners on Main Street, many aspects...

How Trump H-1B visa fee is changing job market for skilled workers

Impact of $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee on US Economy and Job Market The recent introduction of a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications has...

Middle-aged Main Street business owners

Introduction to the Economic Anxiety of Gen X Business Owners As the U.S. economy moves through the final quarter of the year, uncertainty remains a...