Daily Small Business Stories

5 Small Business Stories, Trends, and Tips for the Week

1- Using Data To Think Bigger For Small Businesses

Small businesses are anything but small. They are the lifeblood of the global economy, accounting for 90% of all businesses globally, 70% of employment and 50% of GDP worldwide. Read more at https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/06/27/using-data-to-think-bigger-for-smallbusinesses/

2- Where middle class growth and small business meet

Small businesses are more than just corner shops and local services. They’re a driving force of economic growth, making up 90% of all businesses globally. Read more at https://www.gzeromedia.com/podcast/local-to-global/where-middle-class-growth-and-small-business-meet

3- Small Business Confidence Inches Up, But Economic Uncertainty Lingers

The MetLife & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Q2 2025 Small Business Index rose slightly to 65.2, up from 62.3 in Q1. While this uptick reflects optimism around business health and cash flow, the survey also reveals persistent undercurrents of economic uncertainty. Read more at https://www.detroitchamber.com/small-business-confidence-inches-up/

4- How to stress test your small business finances

When the economy takes a hit, small businesses usually feel it first. Inflation, rising interest rates, or global disruptions can shrink margins fast. Read more at https://theindependent.com/news/nation-world/business/personal-finance/article_44c8ae28-04b1-5aab-b088-e73171f1d516.html

5- Wendell Weeks, the small-town boss at the big-tech table

In his office in upstate New York, Wendell Weeks is about to do an ad hoc product demonstration. He brandishes something he calls a Norwegian hammer, a device used to test how resistant materials are to hard knocks. Read more at https://www.economist.com/business/2025/06/26/wendell-weeks-the-small-town-boss-at-the-big-tech-table