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PENNSYLVANIA— As inflation, labor shortages, and economic uncertainty continue to buffet small and mid-sized companies, a new survey suggests Pennsylvania business owners are holding fast to something far more enduring …
Keystone Grit: What Pennsylvania Business Owners Say Really Drives Success Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is quietly pulling off what many states only promise: keeping new businesses alive long enough to thrive. New federal data shows that 56 percent of companies …
Pennsylvania’s Business Boom Defies the Odds as Survival Rates Soar Read More
After several years of whiplash, 2025 delivered a sharp rebound for U.S. small businesses, with new analysis pointing to five standout industries and a surprise geographic twist: smaller metro areas …
Small-Metro Surge: New 2025 Data Shows Where Small Businesses Took Off Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a sweeping new effort to strip away federal regulations it says have driven up costs for small businesses, while simultaneously …
SBA Unleashes Deregulation Drive, Rolls Out New Credit for U.S. Manufacturers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration on Thursday pointed to a surge in Thanksgiving weekend consumer activity as new evidence that small business confidence is rebounding under President …
Holiday Spending Surge Fuels Bold SBA Claims of an Economic Comeback Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration has cleared a massive backlog of more than 2,700 Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) applications, restoring full access for veteran entrepreneurs seeking …
SBA Wipes Out Backlog as Veteran Contracting Program Roars Back to Life Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A new study warns that Pennsylvania’s family-owned businesses are facing what experts call a “silent succession crisis,” as more than half of heirs say they have no plans …
Pennsylvania’s Family Businesses Confront a Silent Succession Crisis Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A new survey of more than 3,000 small business owners paints a troubling picture for Pennsylvania’s business climate, ranking three of its major cities — including Philadelphia …
Cashflow Crunch: Philadelphia Ranked Among America’s Worst Cities for Paying Bills Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration said it will close fiscal year 2025 with the highest volume of small business lending in its history, fueled by what officials …
SBA Reports Record $44.8B in Small Business Loans as Confidence Surges Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration will waive most upfront fees for small manufacturers in fiscal year 2026, a move officials say will expand access to capital and …
SBA Waives Loan Fees to Fuel Small Manufacturers’ Role in U.S. Comeback Read More