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During National Small Business Week, ADP celebrates 900,000 small business owners who turn passion into progress despite constant challenges. Their secret weapon? Simplifying operations to focus on what matters most.
A Penn State alumnus returned to campus to help aspiring entrepreneurs take their first steps toward launching successful businesses. Asher Carr shared practical strategies during the university's annual Startup Week, offering both classroom wisdom and one-on-one mentorship.
After a decade mentoring small businesses through growth and burnout, Jenny Henderson says resilience isn't built in headlines. It's built in habits focused on clarity, courage, and community.
A British family business run by seven family members just won the UK's top small business award, presented by Hollywood star George Clooney. Champions Speakers built their success one booking at a time across 66 countries.
Two Illinois State University business students earned prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma scholarships for their academic excellence and dedication to helping fellow students succeed. Their achievements showcase how today's business leaders are lifting others while climbing their own paths to success.
An 11-year-old from York, Canada is winning hearts online by going door-to-door offering to clean garbage bins for just $10. Despite facing plenty of rejections, Ashton's resilience and business savvy have earned him fans worldwide and even a mentor who donated equipment to help him grow.
Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, whose company operates across 25 African nations, launched a new business fellowship chapter focused on ethical leadership rooted in faith. The gathering brought together executives committed to building purpose-driven enterprises across the continent.
Twenty-one Louisiana entrepreneurs just gained powerful allies in their business growth journeys. Shell's LiveWire program is providing training, mentorship, and networks to help small business owners across 13 rural parishes build stronger companies and create local jobs.
Women entrepreneurs are reshaping Brazil's economy, launching 42% of all new small businesses and expanding far beyond traditional industries into tech, consulting, and digital innovation. Education, digital tools, and e-commerce are making it easier than ever for women to build competitive businesses.
Leah Juarez, who built solutions across healthcare to energy over 10 years, now guides emerging African entrepreneurs through a global mentorship program. Her cross-industry expertise helps young leaders turn ambitious ideas into real-world impact.
Costa Rica's official small business registry has grown 97% since 2022, bringing more than 36,000 entrepreneurs into the formal economy. The shift gives thousands of business owners access to training, financing, and government support that can help them grow.
Small businesses across Victoria are discovering that cultural diversity isn't just good for communities—it's great for their bottom line. With over 290 languages spoken and 314 ancestries represented, Victorian businesses are turning multicultural connections into real competitive advantages.
South Carolina has emerged as America's top state for keeping new businesses alive, with only 17.7% failing in their first year compared to the national average of 22.1%. The state welcomed over 3,000 more new businesses than it lost last year, proving entrepreneurs are finding fertile ground in the Palmetto State.
Latino entrepreneurs in North Carolina grew their business ownership by 65% in five years, creating 80,000 companies that generate $2.5 billion in revenue. From construction to real estate, these small businesses are becoming the backbone of local economies across the state.
Oklahoma has earned recognition as one of the top five states to launch a small business in 2026, fueled by entrepreneurial spirit and strong community support. Local business leaders are sharing proven strategies to help new ventures thrive for the long haul.
A Maryland program combined grants with expert coaching to help small businesses survive major construction disruption. The results? Revenue jumped 25% and one struggling company transformed into a marketplace supporting 40 food entrepreneurs.
Target's supplier programs have helped small and diverse businesses thrive for over 25 years. Two partnerships show how big retailers can lift up entrepreneurs while strengthening their own operations.
Jerilyn Brunson learned to weld custom jewelry on a maxed-out credit card after her divorce, then fought breast cancer while launching her business. Two years later, she's cancer-free and empowering other women through her permanent jewelry shop in Lehi.
A mom who started selling $5 gumbo from her car trunk now runs a thriving food truck in Tyler, Texas, thanks to mentorship from the local chamber of commerce. The new chamber director plans to help even more small businesses succeed with hands-on support.
A mentorship program run by the Green Bay Packers has helped 164 small businesses across Wisconsin create more than 504 jobs over the past 15 years. The initiative pairs experienced business leaders with emerging entrepreneurs, generating $110.9 million in combined revenue growth.
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