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ADP's "Grit & Wisdom" will run May 1 to June 17, giving small business owners the chance to share their lessons on building, growing and running a business.

ADP’s ‘Grit & Wisdom’ Contest Puts Small Business Owners in the Spotlight

ADP is calling on America’s small business owners to share their lessons with the nation. From May 1 to June 17, small business owners will have…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule that bans non-compete clauses nationwide for workers. Here's what it means for small businesses.

The FTC is Banning Non-compete Agreements: What Does it Mean for Small Businesses?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule that bans non-compete clauses nationwide for all workers, including senior executives. FTC Chair Lina M. Khan…
Gusto surveyed 1,300 people and found that more entrepreneurs are starting side hustles while working full-time and part-time for other companies.

Gusto Research: Side Hustles are on the Rise as Entrepreneurs Focus on Financial Freedom

In 2023, U.S.-based entrepreneurs filed more applications for new businesses than any other time over 20 years. Gusto surveyed 1,300 business owners who started companies in…
MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce have unveiled its latest Small Business Index to gauge overall small business health and confidence. Following a Q4 2023 score of 61.3, this quarter's score is 62.3, reflecting a stable, relatively more positive, climate.

Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Become Rising Concerns for SMBs

MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce have unveiled their latest Small Business Index to gauge overall small business health and confidence. Following a Q4 2023 score…
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair Lina Khan shared an inside look into her priorities for friendly competition, especially for small businesses.

How the FTC Plans to Tackle ‘Gatekeeper Markets’

A 2016 research study from Pew Research found that 65% of Americans felt the U.S. economic system “unfairly favors powerful interests.” A few years later, key…
Square's fourth annual Future of Commerce research report reveals that local retailers and restaurants are investing in tech to drive efficiency and growth.

Square’s Head of Retail Reveals How SMBs Can Embrace the Future of Commerce

The democratization of technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) is creating an entirely new playing field for retailers and restaurants — even small businesses. In a…
Bank of America's Small Business Checkpoint for January 2024 shows that while small firms showed resilience in 2023, profits are under pressure.

Bank of America Small Business Checkpoint Puts Profitability in the Spotlight

Bank of America’s (BoA) latest Small Business Checkpoint for January 2024 found that not only did small businesses display resilience in 2023 but they also were…
The Chase 2024 Business Leaders Outlook survey reveals that, despite economic uncertainties, small business owners are confident in their resilience.

Chase Survey: Small Businesses Focus on Resilience Amid Market Uncertainty

Despite the threat of a recession and other economic uncertainties, small businesses are setting their sights on growth, according to the Chase 2024 Business Leaders Outlook…