Sep 16, 2026 | Finance, Funding, SMB
Crowdfunding lets you bypass lenders and venture capital firms and invite individuals to support your startup. If you need cash to get your business off the ground or to keep operations running, a loan or business credit card can be a solid way to get money but they...
Sep 16, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured, SMB
Anthropic spent the summer asking small business owners what they wanted its AI to do next. About a third of them gave the same answer: help me sell. On Tuesday the company responds with 43 new workflows and 27 new integrations for Claude for Small Business, the...
Sep 9, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured, SMB
For many independent businesses, HoneyBook serves as the system of record for the full client lifecycle, from the first inquiry through proposals, contracts, scheduling, communications and final payment. Connecting that information to ChatGPT gives members a direct...
Sep 9, 2026 | Business, Economy, Featured, SMB
Fifth Third Bank is committing $20 million in loans, investments and grants to two east-side Detroit neighborhoods, with plans to support small businesses, home repairs and new housing. The investment will target the Gratiot/Seven Mile, known as G7, and Denby/Whittier...
Sep 2, 2026 | Featured, Remote Work, SMB
When it comes to commuting or remote work, half of U.S. workers prefer working from home. In fact, 40% of respondents in a Harvard Business School survey said they would accept a pay cut of 5% or more for the ability to telecommute. It’s also an increasingly common...
Aug 5, 2026 | Economy, Featured, SMB
For small businesses, uncertainty is a constant reality. Many small businesses have proven that resilience isn’t just a trait they have; it’s become one of the defining strengths of small businesses. The truth is that small business owners have to always...
