Small Businesses news and trends

Lawmakers Propose Support Measures to Help Main Street Adopt AI
artificial intelligence // November 18, 2025

Lawmakers have introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at expanding artificial intelligence support for small businesses, marking one of Congress’s most targeted efforts this year to help Main Street firms understand and responsibly adopt AI. The proposals focus on training, education and advisory support at a...

CFPB Redraws Small Business Line at $1 Million in Revenue
SMBs // November 12, 2025

America’s consumer finance watchdog wants to pare back and slow its small‑business lending data rule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Small Business Owners Facing 114% Spike in Health Costs
SMBs // November 11, 2025

For small business owners, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is about to become less affordable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

US Chamber Says Government Shutdown Costs Contractors $3 Billion a Week
Economy // October 30, 2025

The government shutdown is putting at risk $3 billion a week that would have been earned by 65,500 small business contractors, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said in an article posted Thursday (Oct. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Interviews & Exclusives
Mastercard Turns Cyber Threats Into Teachable Moments

October 27, 2025
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Smallest Firms Power Main Street’s Resilience

October 02, 2025
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 blossom into larger firms that...

90% of Rural Small Businesses Confident in Future

August 13, 2025
With this week’s news that optimism has returned to small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), we took a look at its roots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Economic Headwinds Hammer Main Street Firms Across the Northeast

July 16, 2025
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 U.S. business growth despite a...

Quick Reads
Tariffs Bring Small Businesses Tough Choices for the Holidays

November 26, 2025
With the holiday shopping rush approaching, smaller retailers are facing an unpleasant, tariff-related choice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

CFPB Redraws Small Business Line at $1 Million in Revenue

November 12, 2025
America’s consumer finance watchdog wants to pare back and slow its small‑business lending data rule. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Small Business Owners Facing 114% Spike in Health Costs

November 11, 2025
For small business owners, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is about to become less affordable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

US Chamber Says Government Shutdown Costs Contractors $3 Billion a Week

October 30, 2025
The government shutdown is putting at risk $3 billion a week that would have been earned by 65,500 small business contractors, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said in an article...