Based on a survey of approximately 750 U.S. small business owners and solo operators, the research indicates that while inflation, tariffs, and competitive pressures persist, most owners report stable ...

Small businesses face cost pressures and uncertainty in 2026, but untapped pricing power and greater agility than large ...

Running a small business is a daunting task, and often it can feel like you are in the thick of it alone. It’s no surprise ...

Columbia Sportswear rated Hold as revenue/earnings fall despite ACCELERATE cost cuts. Click for more on COLM stock.

Although it is probably surprising to most, the pandemic and the related inflation did not give rise to a huge explosion in ...

Small businesses are cashing in on the growing demand and optimism for this industry—projected applications for Bluevine accounts within the education sector grew by a massive 72.5% year over year. 3.

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There were an estimated 155,000 working days lost because of labour disputes across the UK in November 2025. This is the highest number of working days lost since January 2024, with over half of ...

Roughly 42% of small businesses now use AI and 73% of workers report higher productivity, yet only 37% feel confident with AI skills and need more training.

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The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. Gen Z might be working ...

There are several X-factors that could shape your business in 2026. Small-business owners are going to have to keep a lot of plates spinning in 2026. Beyond managing their existing business and their ...