Marijuana Industry Reacts to Trump Attorney General Appointment

Is there an upcoming fight between Jeff Sessions and the marijuana industry? If the potential attorney general is confirmed, then the answer is likely yes. Read more »

Yelp Report: Is This the Year of Millennial and Minority-owned Businesses?

These two demographics are probably the last you'd expect to be upbeat about the business climate for the coming year. Read more »

Why This Popular Candy Brand Is Selling Dog Food (Watch)

Mars Inc. is officially getting into the pet food business. This odd couple should be a lesson to small businesses on the importance of expanding brand. Read more »

Small Business Optimism Skyrockets As Trump Prepares to Take Office

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index December 2016 report shows that SMB optimism skyrocketed after Trump was elected president. Read more »

37 Percent of Discussions on Gig Economy Negative, Study Finds

Over one-third of the conversations about the gig economy are negative. Is this a sign of uncertainty or that the gig economy is bad for small businesses? Read more »

Bitcoin Hits Three Year High: What Should Small Businesses Know?

Bitcoin has reached a three-year high in value. We break down what this could mean for your small business. Read more »

Airbnb’s Paris Problem Shows a Common Issue for Disruptive Startups (Watch)

Airbnb's growing problems are extending across the ocean to Paris, too in this example of the side effects of business disruption. Read more »

8 Rural and Small Town Trends for 2017

Between the cities across the U.S., small businesses keep the country moving. Here are the rural and small town trends for 2017 that will affect them. Read more »

Will Fed Rate Hike Mean Easier Access to Small Business Loans?

How does a hike in the federal interest rate impact small businesses seeking bank loans? Read more »

Small Businesses Feeling the Trump Effect

Small businesses haven't been this optimistic since the beginning of the Obama administration. Read more »