73 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2026
We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2026.
By Eve Gumpel
Building a Business
Â鶹Éçship
How to Become an Â鶹Éç – 8 Tips to Get Your Business Going, Even if You Don’t Know Where to Start
Follow these tips if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur and want to start your business but don’t know where to start.
Business Models
Which Business Model Is Right for You? Here’s What You Need to Know Before Choosing One.
Choosing the right business model is pivotal in shaping your entrepreneurial journey. Explore the benefits and challenges of various models — from franchising to lean startups — to find the one that aligns best with your vision and market needs.
By John Conway
Market Research
Business Ideas
Ask yourself these questions before you start fundraising.
By Eric Butow
Business Plan
How to Write a Business Plan
Learn the essential elements of writing a business plan, including advice and resources for how to write and conduct each section of your business plan.
Registration and Licesnsing
Do You Have the Right Insurance for Your Business? Here’s How to Understand Your Options
Having the right insurance for your business can mean the difference between growth and success or closing your doors. With an ever-changing market and risk environment, it’s a good time to ask if traditional insurance fits your business, or if it’s time to consider alternative solutions.
By Randy Sadler
Branding
Stop Letting Others Define You — Here’s How to Take Control with a Bold Personal Brand
Here’s how to build an authentic, powerful personal brand that sets you apart and positions you for long-term success.
By Wendy Shore
Funding
A Guide to Raising Venture Capital in 2025
Great ideas from dedicated teams can find solutions, yet breakthroughs can fail due to the one resource needed to propel growth: money.
By John Rampton
Human Resources
Starting or Growing a Business? Here’s How to Know When You Should Hire Your First Employee.
When enlisting help, follow these steps to make the best decision for your company.
By Neil Patel
Human Resources
Everyone Needs a Mentor — But Being a Mentor Is Just as Important. Here’s Why.
Mentorship isn’t just about sharing knowledge. Here’s why mentoring others could be your most valuable growth tool as an entrepreneur.
By Aytekin Tank
Human Resources
Retention Isn’t an HR or Employee Issue — It’s the Leadership Test You Take Every Day
It’s a leader’s job to build a team that people want to be part of and stay part of.
Building a Business
How to Create a Successful Marketing Plan: 5 Steps
If you’re planning to revamp or create a marketing plan for your business, keep reading for the five steps you need to make it happen.
Data Analytics
Want to Be Better at Decision Making? Here are 5 Steps to Better Data-Driven Business Decisions
You often hear entrepreneurs say, “We don’t know what we don’t know,” when talking about deficiencies in data gathering. But when you have data in silos, it’s more a case of “We don’t know what we DO know.”
Scaling
Stop Waiting for the ‘Perfect Time’ to Scale – Here’s How and Why You Need to Scale Now
Building the confidence to scale effectively comes from translating signals into a concrete plan.
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Robert Irvine’s Bold Move That Could Change How You Approach Taking Risks
The TV personality, chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist shares the big bet he made on himself to find success and meaning in his professional life.
This Business Got 30 Million Views on TikTok — Is It Worth Millions of Dollars?
On the new episode of “Â鶹Éç Elevator Pitch,” contestants find out what really matters to investors as they battle it out in the boardroom.
Why You Don’t Need to Be an Expert to Start Your Business
On this episode of “America’s Favorite Mom and Pop Shops®,” learn how understanding people — and listening to data — helped this entrepreneur with no professional cooking experience open Poppy’s, a thriving café in Brooklyn.
‘Business Is the Ultimate Competitive Sport’: Mark Cuban and Dallas Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Break Down What True Success Feels Like
Business icon Mark Cuban and Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons discuss what it means to make a lasting impact in business and in life on the latest episode of “The Playbook.”
She Started a Business That Broke the Mold for NYC Cafés — And Grew It Into a Multi-City Brand
Elisa Marshall built Maman from a single New York café into a beloved brand that feels like “home away from home.”
Success Stories
‘Let’s Punch Today in the Face!’ 20 Inspiring Quotes and Sayings That Motivated Successful Â鶹Éçs
From the words of Steve Jobs to all-star athletes to fired-up parents, here are quotes and mantras that have helped startup founders stay focused and energized.
Success Stories
Couple’s Side Hustle Surpassed $1,000 a Day Fast — With ChatGPT’s Help
Michelle and Brian Platt’s product is “absolutely nothing like grandma used to make.”
By Amanda Breen
Success Stories
10 Crucial Lessons That Will Elevate Your Business Success in 2025 and Beyond
This article dives into the top 10 lessons from the past year, highlighting key successes and failures to help you navigate 2025 with confidence.
By Fahim Ludin
Success Stories
I Had to Start Over Three Times — Here’s What It Taught Me
When careers collapse or shift, entrepreneurs often discover their real strengths.