How will the Inflation Reduction Act Impact Small Businesses?
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was recently passed to lower costs, level the playing field, and boost clean energy use in the U.S. But what does this act really mean for small businesses?
The 5 Top Pet Franchises of 2022
Interested in providing pet care or services for furry or feathered friends? Ready to be a franchise owner? Take a look at the top 5 pet franchises for 2022.
The 5 Hottest Fitness Franchises of 2022
Ready to make a living promoting fitness? Here are the top 5 fitness franchises of 2022.
The 5 Top Food Franchises of 2022
Which food franchises are growing the fastest? Which ones are doing the most for their communities? Find out here.
2022 SBA Loan Trends
In these uncertain times, looking toward the future can seem like even more of a guessing game than usual. Here are our predictions for SBA loan trends for 2022.
Top 10 Small Business Industries to Start in 2022

Even the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics underestimated 2021 job growth — meaning if you want to start a business, there’s no better time.
Six 2022 Small Business Ideas

The last year has forced a number of changes to the way we all live and work. For some, working through the pandemic — whether that meant being at home more or not — also meant reevaluating our careers. If the last year has you thinking it’s time to work for yourself and start a […]
2021 Franchise Trends and Growth Expectations

2021 is poised to create rarely-before-seen opportunities for franchises. Research from the recently released 2021 Economic Outlook for Franchising shows franchising can play an important role in expanding the economy back to pre-pandemic levels through revenue generation and job creation. Results from the Small Business Trends Association’s Small Business Trends (SBT) franchise survey show that […]
Recession-Proof Small Businesses and Franchises
Jump to Section: Are there recession-proof jobs? What does recession mean for small business? Independent Start-ups versus Franchises. Which does better during a recession? What are recession-proof industries? Examples of recession-proof industries What are recession-proof franchises? Top 5 most popular business industries Funding your recession-proof business or franchise Just as businesses experience ups and downs, […]