Small Business June 1, 2026
CEO Confidence Trends Downward in Q1 2026 as Geopolitical Uncertainty Returns
Just over half (51%) of CEOs plan to increase headcount in the year ahead, down from 57% in Q4 2025.
Small Business July 17, 2025
Back-to-School Season Gets Early Start
The early start is up from 55% last year and is the highest since NRF started tracking early shopping in 2018.
Small Business July 17, 2025
37% of Finance Leaders Have Already Paused Some Capital Spending, But Still Focused on AI
Further, 67% of finance leaders are either currently cutting costs with more expected, have completed cuts or are planning to cut in the second half of the year.
Small Business July 17, 2025
Main Street Meets Machine Learning: Inside the AI Productivity Boom at Small Businesses
Rather than replacing workers, many businesses are using AI to upskill staff, with just 5% cutting headcount.
Small Business July 16, 2025
73% of Companies Increased Automation Spend in 2025, Nearly 40% Report at Least 25% Cost Reduction
But a majority of 61.3% admit their automation tools are underutilized due to fragmented strategies, siloed implementation and the need for a trusted orchestration partner.
Small Business July 16, 2025
Sage and Stripe Help Small Businesses Get Paid Faster with Tap to Pay
With Tap to Pay, payment is automatically applied to the invoice and reconciled in the customer’s accounts, removing the need for manual input, hardware like card readers and chasing for invoices.
Small Business July 15, 2025
Why SMBs Are in Danger of Losing the Risk Management Battle
Despite resource constraints, small and medium-sized businesses can take practical steps to improve their risk posture without breaking the bank.
Taxes July 15, 2025
Trump Tax Law Could Be to Blame If Your Employer Gets Rid of This Longstanding Office Perk
Beginning on Jan. 1, companies in the U.S. will no longer be able to deduct the cost of snacks, coffee or on-site lunches provided to workers, according to a provision in the "big, beautiful bill."
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Small Business July 15, 2025
European Union Responds to Trump Tariffs by Targeting Boeing, U.S. Cars and Bourbon
Over the weekend, Trump said he would raise E.U. tariffs to 30% on Aug. 1, which the bloc’s trade chief Maros Sefcovic called “effectively prohibitive” to transatlantic trade.
Advisory July 14, 2025
Business Owners Embrace AI and HR Involvement, but Strategic Gaps Persist
As business leaders navigate rising costs, shifting employee expectations and economic uncertainty, many are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and human resources (HR) as strategic levers for support.
Small Business July 14, 2025
One Customer Service Slip Up Could Cost a Business Big
A customer support expert says one poor interaction can cost businesses thousands in lost revenue, damaged reputation, and operational disruption.
Small Business July 13, 2025
Retail Sales Slowed in June Over Tariff Concerns
“June’s numbers indicate that prolonged uncertainty surrounding the economy, tariffs and trade policy could be pushing consumers to adopt a ‘wait-and-see’ approach..."
Taxes July 11, 2025
Trump Escalates Canada Trade Fight with 35% Tariff Threat
President Donald Trump threatened a 35% tariff on some Canadian goods and raised the prospect of increasing levies on most other countries.