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Small Business Saturday highlights importance of shopping local in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — For small businesses, the holiday shopping season can mean more than a few weeks of increased sales. It can provide the revenue needed to keep their doors
John J. Sweeney Jr., former state senator and longtime federal Small Business Administration official, has died at 99
“He modernized Senate procedures, most notably with Senate confirmation hearings for cabinet appointments, and championed other important reforms for the Commonwealth,” Sen. Tim Kearney said.
Small Business Fraud Suit Revived After Whistleblower Decision
A small business contract fraud suit is returning to a Florida federal district court following a separate but related appeals court ruling on the constitutionality of False Claims Act whistleblowers.
“It feels immoral": Small businesses struggle with rising healthcare premiums
Healthcare costs are rising faster than inflation. For some businesses, it’s becoming increasingly untenable.
“It feels immoral": Small businesses struggle with rising healthcare premiums
Healthcare costs are rising faster than inflation. For some businesses, it’s becoming increasingly untenable.
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Rochester Economic Development Celebrates 2026 Small Business Season
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Small Business Season, a community-wide initiative sponsored by Rochester Economic Development that encourages residents to shop, dine, and support local businesses throughout the holiday season. Running from November 1 through December 31, Small Business Season highlights the important role local...
60% of Small Business AI Users Do More Without Adding Staff
Small businesses are finding room to take on more work without adding staff, and their artificial intelligence-related staffing decisions more often
Small Business Saturday: Just Desserts by Aimee overcomes setbacks to find sweet success
Overcoming adversity is nothing new for Just Desserts by Aimee owner/chef Aimee Mobus Loughran.
Beyond the Classroom: Maintaining Campus Small Businesses
Some students on campus have small businesses right in their dorms. From spreading the word on campus to making professional Instagram pages, these students are making time for their passions while pursuing their degree.
Supreme Court tariff refunds: Minnesota congressional bill aims to help small businesses
A proposed federal hotline could help small businesses still trying to recover tariff payments.
A big day for small business: Clay County start-ups awarded more than $100,000
The businesses range from taxidermy services to coffee shops, with everything in between. All of them completed SOAR’s Launch and Leap program, offered in connection with One Clay County, to learn about owning a small business.
Small Business Owners Are More Confident In Their Own Companies Than In The Economy, And Two-Thirds Use AI
Sixty-one percent of small business owners say they're optimistic about their own business
Explainer: From undercover employment to corporate data breaches: the "Combating Foreign Threats to Main...
A bipartisan bill that could help U.S. small businesses recognize threats from foreign adversaries, including the risk posed by North Korean workers posing as job candidates, was debated and passed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. It now moves on to the Senate.
Springfield workshops aim to help new entrepreneurs turn ideas into income
Small business groups are rolling out workshops in Springfield to help new entrepreneurs turn their ideas into income.
Constant Contact Launches AI Marketing Product for Small Businesses
Constant Contact announced Thursday the release of Catalyst, a new agentic AI marketing product that the company says works like an expert that owners hired rather than another tool they need to learn.
Column: America’s Innovation Economy Runs on Small Business
Small businesses are the engine of America’s economic and technological future, and the Trump administration knows it.
Astound Business Solutions Opens Nominations for 2026 Small Business Community Impact Awards
PRINCETON, N.J., November 12, 2026--Astound Business Solutions, an award-winning, nationwide provider of high-capacity and secure connectivity for business customers, today announced the opening of its fifth-annual Community Impact Awards, recognizing small businesses in each of its serviceable markets for contributions to their community, with the opportunity to win one year of free internet service.
Hatz AI raises $24M to help small businesses go AI-native through their MSPs
Hatz AI raises $24M to help small businesses go AI-native through their MSPs - SiliconANGLE
LegalZoom Announces Redesigned Business Account and Mobile App to Help Small Business Owners Know What’s Next, Get Expert Help, and Run Their Business With Confidence
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., November 12, 2026--LegalZoom.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: LZ), America's #1 online legal services company, today announced its redesigned business account alongside a new LegalZoom mobile app for iOS and Android. Whether on the web or on the go, the new experience gives owners one place to see what’s required, what’s next, and who can help.
Goldman Sachs commits $500 million to launch Small Business AI Institute and expand 10,000 small businesses
Goldman Sachs announced the launch of the Goldman Sachs Small BusinessAI Institute, an extension of its signature 10,000 Small Businesses program aimed at supporting AI adoption and application. The institute is partnering with the world’s leading AI companies – Anthropic, Google, Meta and OpenAI – to provide entrepreneurs across America with the training and tools…
Michigan small businesses embrace AI
A new survey shows how Michigan entrepreneurs are using AI and where they see risks.
Raleigh startup launches free ops platform to prevent small business burnout
Worker.AI is a new software company tracking to-do lists and company goals. It just acquired Techstars alum DeltaGen.
Small Business Owners Are More Confident In Their Own Companies Than In The Economy, And Two-Thirds Use AI, Gusto Survey Finds
Gusto today released its 2026 State of Small Business report, a survey of 1,731 owners of U.S. small businesses with 24 or fewer employees. Sixty-one percent say they're optimistic about their own business, unchanged from a year ago. Only 18% feel that way about the U.S. economy, down from 29% in 2025, and 59% now describe themselves as pessimistic about it, up from 50%.
A Camden County news website hopes to bypass algorithms to connect small businesses with the community
NJ PEN is hosting its first Small Business Street Fair to help boost the community amid changing rules on reaching customers online.
DDCC celebrates local businesses
For the past several years, the Small Business Center at Davidson-Davie Community College has honored local businesses that work hard to enhance the lives of their communities as part of […]
Woman books a facial to help her friend’s sister’s business. Then the sister allegedly snaps and points out flaws in her skin: ‘You’re the awful girl’
It’s nice to support a small business, especially one that’s just starting, but a new business means that you don’t know what kind of experience you’ll have. If somebody you know is starting that busi...
Higher USPS holiday shipping prices hit small business owners
Mountain Thyme Honey and Gifts owner says she will absorb the higher costs and keep her flat shipping rate
In HelloNation Business Insurance Expert Brandon Disney of Bluefield, West Virginia Explains Risk Management Strategies
What types of insurance do small business owners in southern West Virginia really need to stay protected? A recent HelloNation article answers this by exploring how insurance coverage supports business continuity, employee safety, and long term stability for entrepreneurs across Bluefield and surrounding areas. The article highlights the crucial role local knowledge plays in tailoring small business insurance to real-world operations.
SBE Council in Inc.: New AI-Powered Platform Aims to Give Small Businesses Big-Company Capabilities - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
“Small businesses can now access sophisticated marketing, customer intelligence, pricing, financial and operational capabilities that large companies could only access or afford.” — Karen Kerrigan, quoted in Inc., November 11, 2026 In a November 11 Inc. article, “Bilt Wants to Give Small Businesses Big Chains’ Secret Weapon. It Isn’t Discounts,” reporter Lucia Auerbach examines Bilt’s […]
Kerrigan and Kelly in Washington Reporter: Small Businesses Are Winning With AI. Policymakers Should Keep Up - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
“America’s AI leadership will not be decided only in Silicon Valley. It will also be decided in millions of small offices, shops and job sites in every community.” In an op-ed published in the Washington Reporter, SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan and American Edge Project President & CEO Doug Kelly highlight how artificial […]
Small Businesses Targeted with New Sparklight Mobile Plans
Sparklight offers businesses service plans with unlimited talk, text, and 5G service
What defines a small business? Feds propose changes, but business leaders are wary
A new small business definition from the SBA raises competition concerns in Fort Worth as comment deadline looms.
Streamline Sacramento expands efforts to simplify permitting and support housing and businesses with new incentives
A package of measures approved by the Sacramento City Council on Nov. 10 aims to help convert office buildings into housing, simplify development reviews and offset accessibility improvement costs for small businesses. The actions are part of the Streamline Sacramento Strategic Action Plan, a City effort to boost housing production and support economic development by […]
Philadelphia salon killing sparks calls for better security at small businesses
Philadelphia offers help paying for security cameras, but business owners want support for emergency alarms and buzzer systems, too.
Seattle-area small businesses say sales are down as rising costs squeeze owners
Discover the challenges facing Seattle small businesses and how your support can make a difference.
Black business advocate GIFT wraps holiday markets to close visibility gap for entrepreneurs
The holiday shopping season offers many retail-focused entrepreneurs a gift of their own, said Kharissa Parker, describing opportunities for emerging Black business owners to meet customers in-person at events like Kansas City G.I.F.T.’s Small Business Saturday Black Business Market.
Power Up Spartanburg accepting applications for small business impact grants
The small business impact grants are aimed at helping Spartanburg County small businesses strengthen operations and build growth capacity.
Loot Rolls Out Automatic Payment Relief & Free Cash-Flow Business Score as Small Business Funding Gap Persists
Loot Loot Boston, MA, Nov. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boston-based small business funding company expands its revenue-based line of credit platform with proactive repayment support, flexible terms and full access to approved funds from the first drawLoot, the Boston-based small business funding company, has announced a series of platform upgrades that help established small businesses manage cash flow without relying on personal credit scores. The updates include automatic payment relief, a fr
Kendra Scott Talks ‘Shark Tank;’ Shares Business Advice
Jewelry designer Kendra Scott has spent the last 24 years building a billion-dollar brand. Now, she’s taking her expertise to “Shark Tank” as a permanent shark. She joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about entrepreneurship, how her Kendra Kares foundation is joining forces with Starlight Children’s Foundation, and more. Then, she gives two small business owners advice for taking it to the next level.
Relief for Small Businesses Affected by Willow Fire
Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and eligible private nonprofit organizations in Chaffee County that experienced financial losses due to the W
Bilt Wants to Give Small Businesses Big Chains' Secret Weapon. It Isn't Discounts
Bilt is expanding beyond rent rewards with Neighborhood OS, a platform designed to support local businesses.
Need small business help in Philly? The city just launched a central hub for that
Built with Baltimore startup EcoMap Technologies, an online directory guides local entrepreneurs toward capital, legal advice and workspace.
Proposed federal small business changes would be detrimental
Leaders of the Akron and Canton chambers of commerce oppose the SBA's latest proposal.
Open enrollment is squeezing small businesses. Nearly 70% want outside help
As benefit plans grow more expensive and complex, small business owners are turning to outside experts to preserve and expand coverage for their workers.
Los Angeles leaders launch initiative to help small businesses win big during LA28 Summer Olympics
Royal Credit Union awards grant to two Chippewa Valley small businesses
This year was RCU’s first year offering these grants and with an open application, they saw around 125 applicants.
Flood wipes out small business: ‘Oh my God, it’s so tough’
It was spared just three months ago in another major flood “by six inches,” she said. But not in last week’s “1,000-year rainfall.”
Fleet Street construction impacts small businesses in Fells Point
Construction on Fleet Street in Fells Point is taking a toll on business operations and customer traffic, small business owners say.
Small business optimism holds steady in October as tax concerns rise
Small business optimism remained relatively unchanged in October, while uncertainty declined to its lowest level since December 2025, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.1 points to 97.8, slightly below its 53-year average of 98.0. The Uncertainty Index dropped 6 points to 84. Labor quality…
Birmingham Business Alliance offers $30,000 program to help small firms grow
Small businesses across the greater Birmingham region have a new opportunity to get help expanding through a program offering thousands of dollars in business s
Small business grant applications open in Nashville
Applications are now open for small business grants in Nashville.
Flood damage struck this small business days after big win
Businesses in McCaysville and Copperhill, Tennessee are devastated following historic flooding in the area. Joining us live to discuss the impacts is Gavin Loth, the COO of Bearfoot in Blue Ridge, a local soap-making company founded by his wife. The catastrophic deluge came only 10 days after the business earned top honors in the Best of Tennessee awards. You can help Gavin and his wife at the following link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bearfoot-in-blue-ridge-recover-after-the-flood
BOI reporting: Back to haunt small businesses?
A new lawsuit could revive beneficial ownership information reporting, reopening a compliance saga many small-business owners thought was over.
14 Minnesota counties now eligible for small business loans due to drought
ATLANTA, Ga. (KFGO-KBRF) - The U.S. Small Business Administration is making available low-interest federal dis...
HSBC Turns to Stripe for Small Business Tap-to-Pay Offering
The United Kingdom arm of banking giant HSBC is turning to Stripe to power a new tap-to-pay offering, according to a Tuesday (Nov. 10) news release.
NFIB: Small business optimism remains steady as uncertainty declines in October
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released their monthly report on small business optimism, showcasing a continually steady confidence rating at uncertainty levels fell in October. According to a news release, the NFIB’s Small Business Index declined 0.1 points to 97.8 points, just under the 53-year average of 98 points. Small business uncertainty declined […]
Suburban cleaning company named first Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pro
Co-owners Andre and Carol Kazimierski and PNC Bank’s Sherry Jursa discuss Sophia’s Cleaning Service, its family legacy and community work, and its recognition as the first Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pro of 2026.
Henrico Small Business Spotlight: Strongmates Athletics
Ryan Foray believes there’s a strongmate in everyone. He’s the type of “neighborhood coach” who wants Strongmates Athletics to help you better yourself inside the gym and out. Foray, a 38-year-old Henrico County local and father of two, has long had a background in fitness. But
Opinion: SBA opens doors for veteran-owned businesses
November 9–13, the U.S. Small Business Administration will recognize and support veteran and military-connected entrepreneurs through National Veterans Small Business Week. It should be an opportunity to help someone get
Honoring veteran-owned, American-made small businesses [opinion]
Small Business Administration official points to opportunities for people who served to continue to help defending the nation.
Small Business Saturday returns Nov. 28
MADISON, Wis. (WKOW) — Small Business Saturday returns Nov. 28, and locally owned businesses throughout Dane County are preparing to welcome holiday shoppers.
Sage Launches Small Business Partnerships With Mastercard and Adyen
Business management software company Sage launched new partnerships with Mastercard and FinTech platform Adyen, according to a Tuesday (Nov. 10) press
Opinion | Give Alabama’s small businesses a place on your holiday shopping list
Small Business Saturday, November 28, highlights local shops and restaurants whose sales support jobs, public services and community causes.
Rewards platform Bilt announces 'next evolution' for American consumers, small businesses
Bilt's new Neighborhood OS aims to help small businesses attract customers while expanding personalized rewards and loyalty benefits for consumers nationwide.
NFIB Small Business Index Slipped in October as Tax Concerns Rose, NFIB Says
The National Federation of Independent Business said that its small-business optimism index moved down 0.1 points in October, to 97.8, continuing to hover just below its 53-year average.
SBA Doubles Federal Contracting Goal for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to 10%
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced new fiscal year 2027 federal contracting goals that increase the agency-level target for veteran-owned small businesses from 5% to 10%. Announced during National Veterans Small Business Week, the new goals apply separately to prime contracting and subcontracting and include both Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned […]
AI is creating jobs? New study reveals surprising impact on small businesses
A new study shows AI is creating jobs, at least when it comes to small businesses.The U.S. Chamber OF Commerce survey finds small businesses are nearly eight ti
CMS Opens Small Business Market Research for Medicare Shared Savings Payment Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is conducting market research to determine small-business capability to provide financial services supporting payments to Accountable Care Organizations participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. CMS is seeking a contractor to establish and manage a CMS-approved bank account, validate ACO banking information, prepare and issue Electronic Funds Transfer […]
Advanced Corrective Chiropractic named 2026 Small Business of the Year
Advanced Corrective Chiropractic, owned by chiropractor Chad Parson, took home the top honors as Loudoun County’s 2026 Small Business of the Year at the 32nd annual Loudoun Small Business Awards
Market & Johnson, Slab Factory and Others Named 'Bravo to Business' Winners
Over two dozen local businesses were finalists across Bravo to Business’s five categories: Resilient Business of the Year, Young Professionals Best Place to Work, Small Business of the Year, Business of the Year and Emerging Business of the Year. The Emerging Business of the Year award – open to
Business groups warn graduated income tax will burden small businesses
Passage of graduated income tax measure divides opinions
How the right payment system can help Canadian small businesses grow
The right payment system can give business owners the time and opportunity to focus on customers and strategy.
WATCH LIVE: VP Vance delivers remarks kicking off National Veterans Small Business Week
Vice President Vance delivers remarks at an SBA event at JPMorgan Chase in Washington, DC.
Watch live: Vance headlines small business event amid GOP post-election turmoil
Vice President Vance is set to headline a Small Business Administration event Monday as the GOP grapples with the fallout from their sweeping midterm losses. The appearance comes days after Vance blamed the GOP’s defeats on the war in Iran, arguing that voter frustration over the conflict and rising costs drove longtime Republican supporters toward…
WATCH LIVE: VP Vance delivers remarks kicking off National Veterans Small Business Week
Vice President Vance delivers remarks at an SBA event at JPMorgan Chase in Washington, DC.
SBA Providing Small Business Relief from Willow Fire
Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and eligible private nonprofit organizations in Chaffee County that experienced financial losses due to the W
Application period opens for Henrico Small Business Boost
Program offers free marketing and advertising exposure for selected Henrico small businesses
Supporting Maryland’s veteran entrepreneurs
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, a time to recognize the service, contributions, and sacrifices of military members, veterans, and their families. During this month, National Veterans Small Business Week (November 9 – 13)...
Cortland places among best college towns in U.S. for small businesses
A new ranking lists the city among those with best opportunities for entrepreneurs.
National Veterans Small Business Week begins with focus on Charleston shops
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s 13th annual National Veterans Small Business Week begins Monday in celebration of Veterans Day.
Resource Hub: Small business owners find free assistance at Flathead Valley Community College
The Small Business Development Center is located inside the Wachholz Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center on the Flathead Valley Community College campus, where both organizations provide resources related to new and long-running businesses in Northwest Montana.
Column: Small business support
A purchase from a locally owned business does more than put something under the Christmas tree. It helps support jobs, families and the businesses that give our communities much of their character.
From Hobby to Small Business: ToAuto Launches #ToAutoMade 2026 Maker Challenge
The global creative challenge brings together candle makers, lapidary artists, and metalworking creators to share real projects, earn rewards, and inspire a growing community of makers.Shenzhen, China, Nov. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A handmade candle, a freshly cut agate, or a piece of cast-metal jewelry may look like a finished product. But behind each creation is a story of curiosity, practice, and countless small decisions. For some makers, that journey begins as a weekend hobby. For other
Des Moines Holiday Boutique brings together more than 200 small businesses
The Des Moines Holiday Boutique brought an early start to the season, with handmade gifts, coffee, clothing and plenty of Christmas spirit.
MassDevelopment Awards $73K for Merrimack Valley Small Business Help
The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission’s affiliated nonprofit Merrimack Valley Economic Development Corporation last week was awarded $73,205 through MassDevelopment’s Small Business Technical Assistance Program. Merrimack Valley Economic Development Corporation will expand its support for small businesses across the Merrimack Valley, with a particular focus on Lawrence, Haverhill and Methuen. The program primarily serves existing small
Holiday market brings Southern California vendors to Escondido as small businesses face rising costs
A holiday market at Rancho Guejito Vineyard in unincorporated Escondido is showcasing 30 Southern California vendors navigating higher costs and tighter spending this season.
All Things Detroit celebrates local small business' as holiday sales begin
Jennyfer Crawford-Williams, Detroit’s small business hype woman, wants to make your holiday season the most memorable yet. As founder of All Things Detroit: Holiday Experience, she curates more than 200 local makers who participate, then transforms Sheds 3, 4 and 5 at Detroit’s historic Eastern Market into a holiday wonderland. It’s all in an effort to support Michigan’s small business owners and make the season bright for all those in the community.
All Things Detroit Market unites small business owners, shoppers at Eastern Market
With the holiday season in full swing, Detroit’s All Things Detroit Market brought together 200 small business owners and scores of shoppers at Eastern Market
KCPL Beyond Business event to feature nonprofit leaders for conversation on local needs November 12
As the holiday season and year-end giving period approach, the Kenton County Public Library’s Small Business Resource Collaborative will bring community members together in November for “Beyond…
‘Just heartbreaking’: At least 4 small businesses burglarized overnight in Lakeview
The owners of several small businesses were left to clean up a trail of damage Saturday morning after a string overnight break-ins.
Center City pop-up storefront showcases immigrant entrepreneurs
The Philadelphia shop features handmade goods from local immigrant-owned small businesses and a curated selection of books from Making Worlds Bookstore.
Small businesses eligible for big bucks
State providing up to $50K for qualifying applicants making major investments
How VistaPrint helps small businesses get the word out
Small business owners preparing for a launch or an event often know what they want to accomplish before they know what to print. VistaPrint uses ChatGPT Ads to show how products like signs and branded merchandise can help them get the word out.
Navajo Tech, Chippewa win $9.5M to expand manufacturing training
Navajo Technical University and Chippewa Sustainable Solutions Inc. secured $9.5 million in Small Business Administration awards to train manufacturing workers and help small businesses compete for government contracts. The funding will support free in-person courses, workshops and individual advising for manufacturers eligible for the SBA’s 8(a) and HUBZone programs, according to an agency announcement. Training […]
Dozens of businesses, $926M in construction invigorate downtown Chattanooga
Small business owners are finding that downtown Chattanooga provides the community support and foot traffic needed for success.
NetWork Kansas workshop shows how to turn your business into a destination
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America's newest small business owners with no employees are off to a hot start in AI era
New small business formation is rising for owners who can grow with AI serving in finance, marketing and design roles, eliminating the need for hiring.