Imagine you’re climbing a mountain with a backpack full of heavy stones. You’re strong and have the will to manage, but the weight is significant. It is always a pain, and it always slows you down.

Here's where small business owners lose the most money, and how to avoid those mistakes before 2026.

Read about IRS Publication 334, a vital tax guide for sole proprietors and statutory employees, offering essential tips on deductions, credits, and filing Schedule C.

Small business owners face a range of financial challenges now, including inflation, higher operating costs, and potentially slowing consumer demand. These economic headwinds often force entrepreneurs ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about tax policy and how it affects business. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) has a number of important provisions ...

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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98.

Small business optimism rose in December as the NFIB index climbed to 99.5, while uncertainty fell and owners cited taxes and ...

Small-business advisers and advocates are bracing for a wave of questions as the city’s Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT), Philadelphia’s municipal tax that hits both sales and profits, expands to ...

Running a small business means making daily decisions that affect your cash flow growth and long-term stability. Many owners ...

With the prevalence of side gigs and freelance work in today’s economy, many people are small-business owners without even realizing it. Working as a freelancer or independent contractor essentially ...