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WalletHub’s newest study suggests a certain state has the goods this year. Choosing the Best City for Your New Business: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Rankings The success of your business doesn’t hinge solely on your hard work, persistence, and strategic planning; your location plays a pivotal role in determining your long-term prospects. Recent … Read more
A NerdWallet survey finds most women business owners work outside jobs to overcome financial hurdles, and describe lower confidence levels than male entrepreneurs. It’s well-known that women launching businesses often encounter unique challenges that their male counterparts don’t face, or at least not to the same extent. New research sheds light on the specific hurdles … Read more
World: A New Approach to Proving You’re Human Online – But Would You Trust It? On a recent evening near the Golden Gate Bridge, about 1,000 tech experts, journalists, and other big names gathered for an exciting announcement. Sam Altman and Alex Blania, founders of Tools for Humanity, unveiled their new project, World, with California … Read more
Two different polls capture entrepreneurs’ views of the economy as a glass less than half full, but brimming over with personal satisfaction running their own companies. The Optimism of Small Business Owners Despite Economic Uncertainty What kind of person worries about the economy but remains hopeful about their business? That’s the typical American entrepreneur. Recent … Read more
A poll of small business owners recently forced to close or sell their companies showed 1 in 6 entrepreneurs said tariffs played a role in their decisions. Why Small Businesses Fail: Key Insights from Entrepreneurs Who Closed Their Doors Business owners form the backbone of the U.S. economy, driving most of the country’s employment. But … Read more
The Growing Vending Machine Business: Modern Opportunities for Entrepreneurs Vending machines might seem like a simple business idea, but for many entrepreneurs, that simplicity is exactly what makes them so appealing. A decade ago, vending machines were more of an afterthought—people would grab something they didn’t even need simply because it was available, often followed … Read more
The Strain on the Economy and Its Impact on Leasing Markets As the media fixates on the 100-day mark of Trump’s second term, everyday Americans are coming to terms with the reality that we’re stuck with him for nearly four more years. While we knew his first term was tough, no one quite anticipated the … Read more
MNTN’s Successful IPO Marks a Milestone for Connected TV Advertising On Thursday morning, MNTN, a connected TV ad platform company, made its highly anticipated debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The company priced its shares at $16 each, at the high end of its indicated range of $14 to $16. MNTN, based in Austin, … Read more
Swish Brand Experiences: Revolutionizing Personalized Shopping Without the Hassle A few years ago, we encountered an innovative business concept that aimed to enhance the online shopping experience. The idea was to install high-volume printers at the end of production lines for online retailers, enabling them to print personalized greeting cards for gift givers to include … Read more
Despite uncertain economic times, you can start a successful new business quickly and inexpensively. Starting your own business is more attainable than ever, even in these uncertain economic times. The best part? You don’t need tons of money or wait for the perfect moment. With just a laptop and a smartphone, you can launch a … Read more