With inflation hovering around 2.4% as of March 2025 and consumer confidence falling for a fifth consecutive month, small business owners are navigating a climate marked by caution and constraint.

Small Business Saturday spending dropped sharply this year, with consumers prioritizing bargains over supporting local shops due to high inflation and low confidence.

Investing in small businesses helps foster community resilience and promote local economic growth. And there are many ways to ...

Starting a small business can seem less daunting when you break the process into smaller, more achievable steps. If you’re wondering how to start a small business, this 10-step guide can help you move ...

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We must build a small-business finance sector where business coaching is integrated and accessible, writes Sandy Fernandez, of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. The reasons for the ...

For this week's This is Home, we're featuring one Parkersburg business where people can shop local while also relieving some ...