You've asked your customers to buy local and you should too. Here's why your local B2B purchases have a positive ripple effect on the SMB community.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Hall covers entrepreneurial topics that help companies grow. Did you know there’s an annual event for small businesses? It’s ...

After many Americans go big for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the Saturday that follows has become the moment to shop small. Observed annually during the first weekend after Thanksgiving, Small ...

ABILENE, Texas — Small Business Saturday is November 30 and many local businesses are having specials to celebrate. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the yearly event is part of the ...

Ross DeVol, chair and CEO of Heartland Forward. Small and medium-sized enterprises play a significant role in economies, representing 90% of global business and over 50% of employment worldwide. In ...

For small businesses, connecting with the local community can be one of the most effective ways to build brand loyalty and drive sustainable growth. Yet, many overlook powerful local marketing tactics ...

Small businesses form the backbone of our economy and job market. And over the past five years, they have been whipsawed by the pandemic, the rush of recovery funding that followed, sudden shifts in ...

Real estate is a local business at heart, built on relationships, trust, and the connections that bring a neighborhood to life. And while market knowledge matters, clients also want to know who you ...

Small and mid-sized businesses no longer just compete with the company down the street. Today, they compete with national ...

NEW ORLEANS — Small Business Saturday, celebrated on Nov. 30, is a nationwide initiative encouraging shoppers to support locally owned stores after Black Friday. Here's a list of shops, restaurants, ...