Small-business owners are up against a lot. It can be difficult to come up with the funding required to take an idea and turn it into something profitable, especially in an economy that can often feel ...

Small business owners are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to power their growth, with many saying it will lead to more job opportunities this year, according to a Goldman Sachs survey. About ...

Liz Picarazzi, perched on one of the rat-proof trash bins her company, CITIBIN, has deployed in New York, doesn't believe her MBA has helped her as an entrepreneur. But it did help her snag corporate ...

Running a small business has its fair share of risks. To help owners and entrepreneurs understand emerging threats in 2026 and how to prepare, NEXT compiled a list with insights from experts in claims ...

Despite record-high entrepreneurial interest, small business women-owners (especially women of color) continue to face systemic barriers to financing opportunities. According to the 2024 State of ...

Small businesses power local economies, create employment, and contribute to long-term community resilience. Yet many still struggle to obtain the fast business funding required to maintain stability ...

Small businesses are optimizing for survival and flexibility, not rapid growth. Rising costs and selective lending are reshaping how entrepreneurs define success. Resilience has become a strategy, not ...