Oct 15, 2025 | Featured, US Economy
A measure of small business optimism declined slightly in September, with firms expressing concern about inflation, finding qualified workers and uncertainty over the economy. The National Federal of Independent Business optimism index fell by 2 points to...
Oct 15, 2025 | Featured, SBA
The head of the Small Business Administration, and former U.S. Senator, Kelly Loeffler, says the agency has stopped guaranteeing loans as the government shutdown continues. The shutdown is now more than 13 days old, and there’s no indication either side will budge. As...
Oct 8, 2025 | Featured, SMB, Technology
PSN Technology Founder and CEO Philipp Emma talks about the formation of PSN Technology and its focus on helping leaders of growing...
Oct 8, 2025 | Disabilities, Diversity, Featured
A small café steps from the Beaches boardwalk is stirring up more than coffee. Judy’s Beach Café — a new social enterprise that trains and employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — officially opens Sept. 1, giving local residents not just...
Oct 8, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Hospitality
Independent hospitality, from boutique hotels and bed-and-breakfasts to vacation rentals, inns and even glamping sites, is entering a new chapter. Long reliant on spreadsheets and word-of-mouth recommendations, these properties are now leaning on artificial...
Oct 8, 2025 | Featured, Healthcare
Employer health coverage costs are expected to surge more than 9% in 2026, according to recent reports by two large insurance providers, which would be the largest business health insurance cost increases in at least 15 years. While large employers can often absorb...
