Some small business owners say they are facing their own affordability crisis because of higher tariff, health insurance and energy costs. Shirley Modlin, who owns 3D Design and Manufacturing in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about small business lending, fintech, and economic growth. Oct 14, 2025, 02:35pm EDT Oct 23, 2025, 01:29pm EDT A sign is ...

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

American small businesses are trimming their payrolls, just as the busy holiday shopping season ramps up. Companies with fewer than 50 employees shed 120,000 jobs in November, according to data from ...

Import duties are posing a challenge to some smaller companies, which fear that raising prices to cover higher costs will drive away customers. By Sydney Ember President Trump’s tariffs are straining ...