Jennifer Simonson is a business journalist with a decade of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business. Drawing on her background as a founder of multiple startups, she writes for Forbes ...

There are over 36.2 million small businesses in the U.S., according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). If you want ...

Looking to start a business in 2026? These small-business ideas are poised to take off—and many can be launched with minimal ...

These suggestions are based on recent business trends and do not guarantee a profitable outcome. Running your own business can be an appealing prospect. Working for yourself comes with a number of ...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than a fifth of all new business ventures don’t make it past their first year operating. The agency added nearly half never reach their fifth ...

It doesn’t seem like that long ago when The Lean Startup by Eric Ries took the world by storm. The book gave average people like me hope. It showed me and people across the world that is was possible ...

Standout benefits: The microloans offered by Kiva come at a 0% interest rate, which is a big help to new businesses that want ...

AI-induced job displacement is fueling a new wave of entrepreneurship, with a 67% increase in ventures post-layoffs. Professionals are leveraging skills in digital services, coaching, virtual ...

What if I told you there’s a way to generate over 100 business ideas in minutes — and instantly narrow it down to the three you’re most likely to succeed with? Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because ...

Startup business loans are often offered to companies that have been in business for a short period and that haven’t reached ...