Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, contributing to 43.5% of GDP, yet only half survive their first five years. Surprisingly, despite having numerous federal small-business programs ...

With the new year comes new opportunities, especially for businesses. It isn't always easy, however, to know where to start.

The monthly Fiserv Small Business Index, useful because it is calculated from point-of-sale transaction data, has generally trended upward over the past year ... are growing, some are not ...

From possible deportations to higher tariffs, here’s how these Inc. 5000 food companies are preparing for the year ahead.