Operational Pressures Shaping Small Business Decisions in 2026
Last week, we introduced a Priority Matrix outlining seven areas that matter most for strong performance and bankability in 2026. This week, we shift from planning to the real-world pressures owners are navigating every day. Rising costs, supply chain challenges, and...
2026 Small Business Priorities You Should Focus On
As we wrap up 2025, many small business owners are taking a moment to ask a simple but important question: What should I be paying attention to in 2026? The past year brought shifting conditions, and several key themes have emerged from recent small business data...
Federal Contracting 2026: Small Business Planning Strategy
As you finalize your 2026 business plan, federal contracting deserves consideration. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, in 2024, 65,500 small businesses across all 50 states earned $155 billion in annual federal contract revenue. This is an active market...
Owner Discipline: The Strategic Capital Allocation Decision
From December 2024 to October 2025, small business owners demonstrated a disciplined approach to capital allocation strategy despite dramatic shifts in sales expectations. The percentage of owners expecting sales to rise dropped from 22% to 6% — a 73% decline in sales...