The Small Business Administration’s retreat prevents an increase in paperwork and delays for those buying a small business with an SBA-backed loan of $350,000 or less.

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In 416 pages of revised rules for loan guarantees, Trump’s Small Business Administration ices out investors and non-citizens and ups required documents.

Since 2012, the number of humanities majors has plunged as students chased degrees with what looked like guaranteed career payoffs. But the job market has changed.

Dave Gilboa, who has served as co-CEO during the eyewear seller’s 16 years, says mistakes can be opportunities in disguise. Here are four lessons he’s learned.

Search the Forbes 2027 list of America's Top Colleges, ranking the best universities in the US based on student academic, career and financial success.

After years of targeting industries like veterinary practices and plumbing companies, experts say private equity is focusing on more profitable niche businesses.

Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, an internist turned not-for-profit CEO, talks about career chapters and the growing army of workers over the age of 65.

There are plenty of sources of capital, including bank loans, some SBA guaranteed. But for first-time entrepreneurs, the best choice is often their own bank accounts.

In a sluggish labor market where competition is stiff, experts say there are a few things job seekers can do to increase their chances of getting an employer’s attention.

The policy switch could be a major boon for small businesses hoping to compete against the likes of Boeing and Raytheon, says the U.S. Small Business Administration.

AI-driven staff reductions at big businesses are becoming a boon for smaller firms that are quick to hire laid-off talent, according to a new report.

E-commerce professionals shared their top tips for getting the most bang for your buck out of TikTok Shop, one of the newest online sales platforms for small brands.

A TikTok Shop sponsored survey finds it’s the top way consumers discover new products. But then they often buy elsewhere, such as on Amazon, say e-commerce pros.

Brandeis is betting that an official record of internships, research and skills will give graduates an edge. Employers may see its value differently.

The side hustle and gig economy are booming, with lots of options for entrepreneurs, from dog walking to renting baby cribs.

In an interview with Forbes, Loeffler said Congress should double the 7(a) lending limit to $10 million. She blamed lower lending on government shutdowns and Biden.

The change in tariff policies that went into effect Friday is distinctly worrying for some small firms, but other say it's business as usual.

Experts presented useful tips and an optimistic view of artificial intelligence to a House Committee, insisting that small businesses using AI add sales and workers.

New Gallup survey shows that voters of all stripes mistrust banks, big business, tech companies, the media and Congress, but have enduring trust in Main Street.

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Employers told the NFIB they're having trouble finding workers. But experts say economic conditions, including tariffs and fuel costs, may also be making them pickier.

Young entrepreneurs are snapping up baby boomer-owned plumbing, construction, manufacturing and HVAC companies. Plus: Tips for would-be buyers and sellers.

The Forbes Best Brands for Value 2026 list highlights brands balancing quality and price to create the highest value. See which consumer-chosen products made the list.

How do companies ranging from beauty products to hotels to software make sure they give customers value? Melaleuca, Drury and Canva talk giving customers bang for their buck.

Hundreds of thousands of American businesses are still eligible for tariff refunds from the Trump administration, but navigating the refund process is far from simple.

Independent third-party sellers who once flourished on Amazon say the e-commerce behemoth has ratcheted up fees so much that they need to sell on other sites, too.

Between Trump tariffs, rising gas prices and labor supply shocks, Main Street businesses are seeing declining profits and slower hiring. Is uncertainty their new normal?

The agency had stopped approving loans to businesses with an investor who had previously backed any business that defaulted on an SBA loan. Now it's set up a waiver process.

A new federal court ruling makes clear that business owners and executives can't expect confidentiality for legal discussions with AI, as they can with human attorneys.

The change, taking effect on July 4th, will benefit businesses that need expensive equipment or real estate.

“Hundreds” of staffers at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are set to go on strike as early as May 1 after months of contract negotiations have not borne fruit, according to the union representing the employees...

The grocery giant is accused of lying to consumers with claims that it transitioned to 100% cage-free eggs by last year.

Chicago’s satirical newspaper of record is making a second serious attempt at the right-wing website founded by bankrupt conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

Illinois lawmakers are considering a new tax that could generate billions in new revenue.

The lawsuit claims the disclosures of information including birth dates and names constitutes the most severe form of a HIPAA violation.

Last year's private equity buyout made drugstore giant Walgreens the Chicago area's second-largest privately held company. This year's list is also missing one of its regulars.

John Brase inherits a company squeezed by an industry-wide struggle to win back cost-conscious consumers — a force J.M. Smucker contended with before cutting his job.

Mush said most Starbucks locations began selling its ready-to-eat Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats in its refrigerated grab-and-go sections at its coffee shops.

With the mayor pondering legal action before a new CEO takes the reins at CHA later this month, here’s a look at how the situation unfolded.

Several Illinois graduate schools were named among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

The businesses pressing the Trump administration for refunds face a maze of uncertainty, with no clear timeline for when or how they’ll ever get their money back.

Roughly four years after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the night life scene in Chicago is enjoying a quiet renaissance, operators tell Crain's.

Most publicly traded cannabis companies operating in Illinois continued losing money hand over fist through the end of 2025

With two test case stores opening in Chicago’s suburbs, Amazon is picking a deliberate fight with the likes of big box retailers Costco and Walmart that promises to be a “battle to watch,” analysts pr...

For Illinois, Trump's strong-arm approach has meant regular threats to a range of federal funding streams, which add up to at least $61.5 billion over the coming decade, according to a review by Crain...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to classify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug that can be prescribed by physicians.