small businesses

Small businesses are privately owned corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships that have fewer employees and/or less annual revenue than a regular-sized business or corporation.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Smallest Firms Power Main Street’s Resilience

Smallest Firms Power Main Street’s Resilience
Smallest Firms Power Main Street’s Resilience
October 02, 2025  |  SMBs

Main Street depends on the vitality of its smallest businesses. With the right mix of growth opportunities and the tools to seize them, micro-businesses can...

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Mastercard Brings Its Small Business Navigator to Canada
Mastercard Brings Its Small Business Navigator to Canada
October 01, 2025  |  B2B Payments

After launching in the U.S., Mastercard’s Small Business Navigator is heading north. The suite of resources for things like cost savings and cybersecurity is now available in Canada,...

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Tariffs Drive US Firms Into Pricing Uncertainty
Tariffs Drive US Firms Into Pricing Uncertainty
August 31, 2025  |  Business

Six months of White House tariffs have reportedly left American businesses wrestling with pricing decisions. That’s according to a report Saturday (Aug. 31) by The...

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Square Introduces Grant Program for Small Businesses
Square Introduces Grant Program for Small Businesses
August 22, 2025  |  SMBs

Square has introduced a grant program designed to provide local businesses with financial support and mentorship. The Cornerstone Grant Program will provide selected Square sellers with a...

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90% of Rural Small Businesses Confident in Future
90% of Rural Small Businesses Confident in Future
August 13, 2025  |  SMBs

With this week’s news that optimism has returned to small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), we took a look at its roots. While attention often focuses...

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Small Business ‘Goalposts Keep Moving’ as Tariffs Persist, Report Says
Small Business ‘Goalposts Keep Moving’ as Tariffs Persist, Report Says
August 11, 2025  |  Economy

American small businesses are reportedly making steep price hikes in response to new tariffs. That’s according to findings from the Financial Times (FT) published Monday (Aug. 11),...

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Chase Launches $4 Million Grant Program as Restaurants Struggle
Chase Launches $4 Million Grant Program as Restaurants Struggle
July 30, 2025  |  Business

Chase is working with the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC) to provide support for American restaurateurs. The partnership, announced Wednesday (July 30), includes $4 million in...

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Economic Headwinds Hammer Main Street Firms Across the Northeast
Economic Headwinds Hammer Main Street Firms Across the Northeast
July 16, 2025  |  Economy

Main Street businesses, vital to the U.S. economy, have seen their growth rate significantly fade since late 2024 through Q1 2025, lagging behind the overall...

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