WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - U.S. small-business sentiment increased to an 11-month high in July amid a surge in the share ...

The optimism index climbed 2.4 points to 99.8, surpassing its 52-year average, while planned hiring jumped to its highest level since October 2022 ...

Ascensus, the engine at the center of America's savings ecosystem, today unveiled an enhanced version of its small business retirement offering, reintroduced as Ascensus® Essentials. The prior ...

Rising healthcare costs have been a strain for small business owners' budgets and are expected to continue to climb for 2027. About 300 small business coverage insurers reported a median proposed ...

You've made your dream of starting a small business a reality. Now it's time to take things to the next level. Whether you're looking to enhance customer experience or form new partnerships, these 12 ...

There’s never been a more popular time to start a business. Over the past five years, more than five million new business applications have been filed per year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

It's more important than ever to approach the loan process in an informed and organized way. Small business loans are available from a large number of traditional and alternative lenders. A small ...

Online lenders and lending marketplaces provide new alternatives for small-business funding.

Launching a small business requires ambition, persistence, confidence — and money. The amount of cash you need to get up and running varies wildly depending on the nature of your business. A small ...

Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), licensed realtor and educator with over 35 years of diverse financial management experience. He is an expert on personal finance, corporate finance ...

Small businesses power our economy from the ground up, driving innovation and building products that keep America strong, competitive, and secure. During National Small Business Week, we celebrate the ...

Women own 39.1% of all U.S. businesses, according to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report, representing a 13.6% increase from 2019 to 2023. Still, female business owners face ...