The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was created at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide financial aid for small ...

Many baby boomers who own businesses are planning to sell in the years ahead but have not done the required planning to receive top dollar in a deal. A realistic assessment of a company's value is ...

Lots of wage earners only file tax returns once a year. But small business owners, including the self-employed, have additional taxes to worry about–and possibly year round. While many wage earners ...

Business owners enter 2026 facing the challenge of managing numerous competing priorities as they direct their companies through unsettled economic times. While it’s important to focus on immediate ...

Small businesses are the heart of the U.S. economy. While many continue to succeed, today’s uncertain environment may require more tenacity and flexibility to thrive. From supply chain disruptions to ...

Statistics show 80% of business owners have the majority of their wealth tied up in their business. Here are 3 financial diversification strategies for the small business owner. Diversification poses ...

ERGO NEXT reports winter storms can harm businesses through property damage and operational disruptions, yet many owners lack ...

For both new and seasoned business owners, establishing a comprehensive estate plan is not just prudent—it’s essential. A well-structured estate plan ensures the continuity of your business, minimizes ...

According to a 2025 survey by the Exit Planning Institute, 58 percent of Baby Boomer entrepreneurs said they expected to sell their companies within five years. But just 14 percent considered creating ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Retirement planning for business owners has always been a ...

Baby boomers own most of America’s small businesses, and many of them say they plan to sell in the coming years. On paper, that should mean a tidal wave of ownership changes. The reality may be ...