Starting a small business is a lifelong dream for many—and succeeding is an even bigger one. But success usually only comes at the end of a long journey, full of significant pressures and challenges.

Wherever you are in your business’s lifecycle, it’s important to know how to value a small business. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Out of the spotlight, AI is solving big problems for many small businesses. Recent research and surveys on AI use cases show 40 percent of U.S. small businesses are already using generative AI for ...

Running a small business feels like a thrilling ride: exciting, but risky. A 2025 LendingTree analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data found that 1 in 5 businesses don’t make it past the first year ...

For many shoppers, Black Friday is mostly an online affair. Small businesses often struggle to market themselves as effectively as big-box stores during big sales events. But that's where Small ...