May 6, 2025

First in a four-part negotiation series exploring how BATNA (Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement) applies to international trade negotiations. Learn negotiation principles you can use in your business deals.

December 29, 2025

Review of 2025's major business predictions: the two-economy reality, AI adoption timelines, tariff negotiations, and labor market dynamics. Learn what small business owners can take away from predictions that didn't pan out as expected.

November 11, 2025

25% of small businesses have already integrated AI while 66% believe it's essential. Close the gap between belief and action with this practical framework for finding AI opportunities that amplify your team's capabilities.

January 20, 2026

National averages hide the truth: America's top 10% now drive half of all consumer spending while the bottom 80% tread water. Small business owners have a proximity advantage—you can see which economy your customers actually live in. Learn how to identify whether you serve the Economy of the Affluent or the Economy of Everyone Else, and what that means for your 2026 pricing, staffing, and strategy decisions.

December 29, 2025

Review of 2025's major business predictions: the two-economy reality, AI adoption timelines, tariff negotiations, and labor market dynamics. Learn what small business owners can take away from predictions that didn't pan out as expected.

December 15, 2025

Small business optimism swung wildly in 2024-2025, but actual performance stayed resilient. Learn why proximity, positioning, and purpose matter more than perfect forecasts when navigating business uncertainty.

November 25, 2025

The U.S. eliminated the penny in 2025, but the real question is whether psychological pricing ever worked. Learn the B-P-C framework for value-based pricing that helps small businesses price strategically rather than relying on pricing tricks.

November 11, 2025

25% of small businesses have already integrated AI while 66% believe it's essential. Close the gap between belief and action with this practical framework for finding AI opportunities that amplify your team's capabilities.

October 28, 2025

Small businesses create half the jobs and generate half the GDP but receive less than a quarter of federal support. An analysis of the funding gap, economic contribution, and survival challenges facing America's small businesses during government shutdowns.