The Small Business Milestone Nobody Celebrates (But Should)

May is National Small Business Month, a time to recognize the resilience, creativity, and determination that small business owners bring to their communities every day. This year, we are looking at a milestone that does not get enough attention: Year Three. A...

National Entrepreneurship Week 2026: February 14-21, 2026

Twenty Years of Building, Belonging, and Belief  National Entrepreneurship Week, a non-partisan, congressionally chartered initiative, takes place each year during the third week of February. This initiative seeks to empower, educate, and connect entrepreneurs because...

Side Hustle to Startup

Side Hustles Surge Across California The path from side hustle to startup is becoming increasingly common as Americans seek flexible ways to earn and grow. Since 2020, Google searches for “side hustle” have skyrocketed, reflecting a nationwide shift toward flexible...

Tariffs 101: How They Work for U.S. Small Businesses

Cutting Through the Confusion about How Import Taxes Really Work Tariffs may seem like an issue for large companies or foreign governments, but they directly affect everyday prices and small business operations here in the United States. You’ve likely heard...