Women Are Driving a Major Shift in Entrepreneurship
The future of entrepreneurship may be less about building the next unicorn, and more about enabling millions of independent operators to build durable businesses on their own terms.
Small Business Uncertainty Hits a 13-Year High
New businesses still need banking, payments, insurance, shipping, SaaS, and operational support, but timing matters more than ever.
Q1 2026 Business Formation Intelligence Index (BFII)
Composite BFII reached 152.5 in Q1 2026, remaining elevated on a trailing basis. Momentum showed signs of moderation, while underlying formation measures continued to diverge.
Rising SMB Failures Haven’t Slowed New Business Formation
The expectation would be that new business formation slows in response. It hasn't. New business formations are still growing +9.5% YoY, continuing a multi-year trend of elevated startup activity.
Thursday Trends: Q4-25 Was the Strongest 4th Quarter Since the Post-COVID Surge
1.40M new business applications in Q4 2025, up +24% YoY. Founder confidence is carrying into 2026 — here's why early engagement matters now.
Thursday Trends: Small-Metro America Is Back in Growth Mode
Indianapolis +361%, Columbus +200% — 2025 data shows small metros are driving America's new business boom. Here's what it means for your targeting.
Losses on one side – Leaps on the other
Whether you're selling software, services, financing, or logistics—these businesses aren’t just open to help. They’re actively looking for it.
New Professional & Technical Services Firms Are Launching Faster Than Ever
If your customers include new consultants, creatives, IT firms, service professionals, or technical specialists, this sector represents one of the most reliable and fast-growing sources of new demand.
Construction and Manufacturing Drive Small Business Hiring, But Labor Challenges Persist
This month’s Bank of America Small Business Checkpoint offers an interesting hiring snapshot: while overall economic pressures remain high, some sectors are charging ahead with payroll expansion.
Small-Biz Bankruptcies Jump 30% & Tariffs Could Accelerate the Shockwave
New data shows small business bankruptcies jumped 30% in July vs. last year, and the pressures are stacking up: high interest rates, inflation, debt, and now... tariffs.
Recession Worries? Small Business Data Tells a Different Story
This week’s GDP headlines are certain to stir up a bit of 𝘢𝘯𝘹𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺. Q1 showed a 0.5% contraction - a second dip could trigger the dreaded “R” word and memories of 2008. But here’s some good [Read More]
SMB Hiring Pressure Remains High – Despite a Slowing Market
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)'s June Jobs report shows small businesses still struggling to find the talent they need. AND THEY ARE WILLING TO PAY FOR IT! Hiring and Labor Stats: 36% report open [Read More]