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Starting a Business

Small Businesses Are Struggling in This Densely Populated U.S. State — and Thriving in These Others

The U.S. is averaging 430,000 new business applications per month in 2024.

Marketing

Holiday Shopping Spending Is Expected to Decrease By $85 Billion This Year — But These Expert-Backed Tips Can Help Your Small Business Maximize Revenue

Joseph Black, director of product management, accounting, and commerce at Intuit QuickBooks, reveals how small businesses can stand out.

Business News

This Is What Black Friday and Holiday Shoppers Are Really Looking for This Season, According to New Research

Shopify's annual holiday survey revealed some surprising news about retail spending this holiday season.

Growing a Business

They Went From Selling Hangers as Kids to Starting a Retail Brand Worth $2.8 Billion – Here's What the Property Brothers Learned About Entrepreneurship

The kings of HGTV, Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, share their insights as lifelong entrepreneurs.

Growing a Business

Shoppers Spent $17 Billion on Small Business Saturday Last Year. This Expert Says It's Not Too Late to Make It a Huge Day for You This Weekend.

Small business expert Jennifer Van Buskirk shares the best practices small business owners can use to attract new customers — and keep existing ones coming back for more.

Growing a Business

Small Business Saturday Is a $200 Billion Boon for Entrepreneurs — Here's How One Wine Shop Makes the Most of It: 'Every Year Our Revenue Goes Up'

Daneen and Pascal Lewis opened Harlem Wine Gallery in 2016, and the business has been growing ever since.

Living

The Top Reason People Choose a Restaurant Might Surprise You, New Resy Report Reveals — Plus, Here's the Cocktail That Will Be Everywhere in 2025

There's more to dining out than the meal itself — and U.S. foodies want to experience it all.

Growing a Business

He's Hosted 'This Old House' for 20 Years — These Are His Best Tips for Growing a Home Services Business

"This Old House" host Kevin O'Connor reflects on 20-plus years working with tradespeople and what it takes to scale a business in the home service industry.

Money & Finance

Scammers Stole $48 Billion From Businesses in 2023 — and the Holidays Are Their Favorite Time to Commit the Crime. Protect Yourself Using These 6 Expert Tips.

As holiday sales peak, so do scams targeting businesses, making vigilance crucial for a secure season. Learn how to guard against evolving threats — from AI-driven fraud to holiday-specific risks — with effective strategies and tools to protect your bottom line.

Growing a Business

How to Solve the $800 Million Problem That's Stopping Small Businesses From Expanding Overseas

Small businesses looking to expand internationally face significant challenges — from financial management to supply chain complexities. But there are solutions.

Growing a Business

Why Your Small Business Growth Stalled — And How to Kickstart It Again

It's possible to scale sustainably even in uncertain times.

Business News

How Cardholder Misconduct is Driving Up Costs for Consumers and Leading to Poorer Customer Experience

New data suggests that cardholder misconduct is on the rise, and it's worrying for both merchants and consumers.

Money & Finance

Customers Have a Favorite Payment Method — But 30% of Businesses Don't Accept It. Are You Driving Business Away?

This article examines the surprising gap between what consumers want in payment options and what small businesses currently offer. It also provides strategies for small business owners looking to adapt to these preferences and enhance customer loyalty.

Business News

Want to Start a Small Business? Here Are the Best States to Try (and the Ones to Avoid).

Plus, here's how many businesses closed in your state last year.