Markets wobble on fresh global shocks, SMBs ramp up AI hiring, Canada unveils new tax breaks for digital businesses, the Fed stands firm on rates, and Europe’s retailers shift to local sourcing. Here’s what matters most for small business leaders today.

Tariffs spike, markets reel, and supply chains tighten. Today’s 5@5 breaks down the global shifts and what small businesses need to know now.

AI breakthroughs are reshaping medicine, marketing, and memory chips—today’s top innovations fueling more brilliant business moves.

Small business owners and real estate investors operate in a landscape filled with contracts, agreements, and legal obligations. Without proper legal consultation, they risk costly mistakes that can jeopardize their financial future.

As consumer behavior shifts online, social selling is now the most powerful tool for driving foot traffic and increasing sales. Here’s how local shops can transition from traditional advertising to digital success.

Joni Light’s journey with Fancy This Gifts began with a vision over 20 years ago: to create a boutique that catered to the diverse needs of today’s gift-buying customers.

Now, a sleek website, well-managed social media account, and CRM can put your business on the map alongside the big players.

In short, technology has torn down the barriers that used to keep small businesses small