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Startup Cost By Country

A tracked business types dataset for our small business coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.

A guide for small business owners on structuring employee performance reviews, emphasizing clear goals, specific...

Employee Evaluation Writing Tips

A guide for small business owners on structuring employee performance reviews, emphasizing clear goals, specific feedback, and a balanced approach to...

2026-09-01
An investor with experience backing nearly 20 startups argues that while a strong idea is necessary, the founder's...

Startup Success Hinges on Founder Traits

An investor with experience backing nearly 20 startups argues that while a strong idea is necessary, the founder's personal traits-humility...

2026-09-01
Artificial intelligence is reducing the technical barriers to migrating business data and systems, undermining the...

AI Eases Vendor Lock-in, Aids Small Business

Artificial intelligence is reducing the technical barriers to migrating business data and systems, undermining the 'stickiness' that has protected...

2026-08-31
Google Workspace has introduced a new 'Sheets canvas' feature for Google Sheets, designed to help small business owners...

Sheets Canvas Aids Small Business Data

Google Workspace has introduced a new 'Sheets canvas' feature for Google Sheets, designed to help small business owners create interactive data

2026-08-31
Alumni of the Polsky Small Business Growth Program are opening new storefronts and securing grants and contracts worth...

Polsky Alumni Win $1M Grants, Expand

Alumni of the Polsky Small Business Growth Program are opening new storefronts and securing grants and contracts worth over $1 million, according to

2026-08-28
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 FE, a mid-range smartphone with AI features and seven years of software support...

Samsung Launches Galaxy S26 FE With AI Tools

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 FE, a mid-range smartphone with AI features and seven years of software support, targeting small business owners.

2026-08-28
Harvard Business School uses faculty avatars to coach founders in a $699, week program, Georgia Tech’s Jill Watson AI...

Harvard Clones Professors for $699 Bootcamp

Harvard Business School uses faculty avatars to coach founders in a $699, week program, Georgia Tech’s Jill Watson AI tutor raises student success...

2026-08-28
The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing to dramatically raise the revenue and employee caps that define a...

SBA Proposes Billion-Dollar Firms as Small

The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing to dramatically raise the revenue and employee caps that define a small business, potentially...

2026-08-27
Julia Collins, the first Black woman to co-found a unicorn startup, helped launch Zume Pizza to a $1 billion valuation in...

Julia Collins: First Black Woman Co-Founder

Julia Collins, the first Black woman to co-found a unicorn startup, helped launch Zume Pizza to a $1 billion valuation in 2018. After leaving Zume...

2026-08-26
Realty ONE Group offers a low-cost real estate franchise with a minimum cash investment of $15,000, while other options...

Realty ONE Group: $15k Franchise Option

Realty ONE Group offers a low-cost real estate franchise with a minimum cash investment of $15,000, while other options such as Truly Nolen of...

2026-08-26
Why Cash Flow Trumps EBITDA in Business Valuations

Why Cash Flow Trumps EBITDA in Business Valuations

2026-08-24
A national 24-hour bank strike has raised concerns for small business owners who need to pay bills, withdraw cash, or...

Bank Strike: Understanding the Impact on Small Business Owners

A national 24-hour bank strike has raised concerns for small business owners who need to pay bills, withdraw cash, or conduct other banking...

2026-08-20
Selecting the ideal tax regime is crucial for small businesses in Brazil, as it affects the company's cash flow, product...

Choosing the Right Tax Regime for Your Small Business

Selecting the ideal tax regime is crucial for small businesses in Brazil, as it affects the company's cash flow, product pricing, and...

2026-08-20
Business: For new accounting graduates, entering the job market requires a strategic approach

Navigating the Open Market: Strategies for Success in Accounting

For new accounting graduates, entering the job market requires a strategic approach. The accounting sector offers various opportunities, from...

2026-08-18
The Brazilian government has introduced new rules for employee meal benefits, including the Vale-Alimentação and...

Brazilian Government Introduces New Rules for Employee Meal Benefits

The Brazilian government has introduced new rules for employee meal benefits, including the Vale-Alimentação and Vale-Refeição programs. The changes...

2026-08-16
Treating employee benefits as a strategic financial tool can turn a perceived cost into a source of efficiency, lower...

Why Corporate Benefits Should Be Integrated into a Company’s Financial Strategy

Treating employee benefits as a strategic financial tool can turn a perceived cost into a source of efficiency, lower administrative overhead, reduce...

2026-08-16