Meta Platforms is doubling down on artificial intelligence, aiming to equip 200 million small businesses with AI-powered tools for customer engagement and automation. Key Takeaways: • Agentic AI Agents: Meta is developing AI assistants that automate tasks, answer customer

A new Oxford Economics report reveals that TikTok is fueling job growth, with 7.5 million businesses on the platform supporting over 28 million workers across the country. 🚀 Key Findings: 🔹 4.7 million jobs directly benefit from TikTok, including 3.1 million workers who use

Americans increased spending slightly last month, but lingering economic uncertainty is keeping consumer confidence in check. Retail sales rose just 0.2% after a sharp 1.2% drop in January, signaling growing caution. Key Takeaways: • Mixed retail performance – Grocery and

Treasury scraps key small business reporting rule: The U.S. Treasury has reversed course on a major anti-money laundering measure—exempting U.S. businesses from a rule requiring them to disclose their owners under the Corporate Transparency Act. Previously, 32.6 million

Small businesses brace for impact as 145% China tariffs take hold Over the weekend, the Trump administration granted tariff exemptions for select tech products like iPhones and chips— But most small U.S. businesses weren’t so lucky. 145% tariffs on Chinese imports are hitting

Outlook Customer Manager helps SMBs—but hits a ceiling Microsoft’s built-in CRM for Outlook, Outlook Customer Manager (OCM), is making life easier for small businesses—centralizing contact info, tracking tasks, and organizing communication all within the Outlook interface. 📩

Small business sales hit $2B+ in Q1—but the story’s more complex than the headline. According to BizBuySell’s latest Insight Report: 🔹 2,368 businesses sold (+9% YoY) 🔹 Median sale price: $349K (+4%) 🔹 Median cash flow: $160K (+6%) Despite tariff concerns and policy

Metrics can drive success, but when taken too far, they can cloud judgment and derail leadership. In the latest episode of The Small Business Show, we’re joined by Sébastien Page, head of Global Multi-Asset and CIO at T. Rowe Price, Fortune 500 executive, and author, to discuss

As traditional leadership models fall short in today’s emotionally complex and fast-changing workplace, author, psychologist, and former corporate lawyer, Elina Teboul, joins The Small Business Show to share why we must expand our understanding of intelligence in business. In

What started as a friendly gesture to meet her new neighbors quickly became a multimillion-dollar business for Amanda Wilbanks, founder and CEO of Southern Baked Pie Company. In this episode of The Roadmap with Ted Jenkin, Wilbanks shares her grassroots journey from baking pies

Think PR is only for big brands? Think again. 📣 In today’s noisy market, small business owners can’t afford to ignore public relations. On The Small Business Show, PR expert and bestselling author Jenna Guarneri (CEO, JMG Public Relations) shares low-cost, high-impact

The SBA has launched a $1.1M grant initiative to help small manufacturing businesses grow through specialized training and technical assistance. 🛠️ Manufacturing in America Grant Initiative will: — Award 3 recipients with funding — Support small firms in timber, steel, aluminum,

AI won’t take your job — but someone using AI might. On this episode of The Small Business Show, Melinda Emerson, CEO of Quintessence Group, breaks down how small business owners can leverage AI to 10x productivity—not just for content creation, but across sales, operations, and

What began as a side hustle by two student-athletes in 1997 has grown into California’s largest independent moving company. But after nearly three decades of growth and recognition—including eight consecutive appearances on Inc. Magazine’s 5000 fastest-growing companies

Consumer confidence just saw its biggest rebound in over a year. Here’s why it matters. After five straight months of decline, U.S. consumer confidence surged to 98 in May, up from April’s 85.7 low—the sharpest jump since early 2023. 💥 What changed? ✅ Temporary tariff pauses

From rock bottom to becoming a sought-after speaker for companies like Ford and SpaceX—Jeremy Anderson’s story is the definition of resilience. On the latest episode of The Roadmap with Lee Heisman, we meet Jeremy Anderson, CEO of the Jeremy Anderson Group and one of today’s

Want to persuade someone? Make it personal. On The Small Business Show, keynote speaker and business advisor Jay Baer shares how to turn everyday messages into powerful moments of persuasion—by putting self-interest front and center. Drawing on his background in political

QuickBooks just got a major AI upgrade. Starting July 1, Intuit will roll out proactive AI agents across its QuickBooks Online platform, aimed at automating everyday tasks for small and mid-sized businesses. The new tools act like a virtual team—handling everything from