Nov 5, 2025 | Featured, Retail, US Economy
Some 42 million Americans rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, formerly known as food stamps, and as many of them worry about losing their food aid, some grocery businesses are increasingly concerned as well. There are 250,000 retailers...
Nov 5, 2025 | Featured, Federal Government, US Economy
he federal government shutdown has entered its fourth week, with no sign of a deal in sight. As political leaders continue to trade blame, small businesses across the country — including in Virginia — are struggling to stay afloat. Republicans accuse Democrats of...
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...
Sep 24, 2025 | Featured, Jobs, US Economy
The percentage of small businesses with unfilled job openings fell to 32% in August from the month before, hitting its lowest level since July 2020. Main Street businesses — known for jobs that you can stick with through thick or thin — are no longer leading U.S. jobs...
Sep 24, 2025 | Economy, Europe, Featured, US Economy
The first half of 2025 has seen a surprising resiliency in international trade, according to UN Trade and Development. Despite uncertainty over tariffs, continuing geopolitical conflicts and overall economic anxiety, global trade has grown by around $300 billion...
Sep 17, 2025 | Economy, Featured, SMB, US Economy
The U.S. economy is navigating uncertain waters. Inflation is high and geopolitical tensions are charged. Tariffs on imported goods have disrupted the global supply chain and consumer spending is on the decline. For small business owners, the outlook is...
