What if you could start a business this year without spending much and still create something profitable enough to grow, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about small business lending, fintech, and economic growth. Nov 22, 2024, 06:15am EST Consumer spending on the winter ...

Americans are increasingly eager to become small business owners, with startup registrations jumping since the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re thinking of starting a business, you aren’t alone. While ...

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, with 41% of Americans planning to start their own businesses by the end of 2025, according to 2024 Shopify data. This trend is even more pronounced ...

Selfemployed.com has released a new research report featuring 100 small business ideas for 2025, complete with detailed breakdowns of startup costs, required skills, and realistic launch timelines for ...

While not everything is within a business owner's control, there are still plenty of consumers with their wallets out, ready to spend. So if you're wondering whether now's a good time to start a ...

Running a business in 2025 means not following the playbooks of the past. Traditional ways of selling may no longer be as effective, and as brands switch up their strategies to meet changing customer ...

It's almost impossible for small brands to compete with the likes of Amazon and Temu on price and convenience, so you'll have to offer something different. Building trust and cultivating a strong ...

Many small business owners find the upfront investment required for artificial intelligence daunting, but being thoughtful ...

Thanks to search engines leveling the marketing playing field, even the smallest business can today benefit from the reach that search engine marketing (SEM) offers. But when you’re short on money, ...