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of America's small businesses had no paid employees.

Most American Small Businesses Have No Employees. So What Does Growth Actually Look Like?

Millions of Americans are building businesses on their own. But making more money, hiring employees and building a successful company aren't always the same thing. Here's what the research reveals.

Alenn Rebolledo · September 30, 2026 · 7 min read

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Most American Small Businesses Have No Employees. So What Does Growth Actually Look Like?

Millions of Americans are building businesses on their own. But making more money, hiring employees and building a successful company aren't always the same thing. Here's what the research reveals.

Alenn Rebolledo · September 30, 2026 · 7 min read

Technology & Business

Everyone Has AI Now. So Why Are Some Businesses Still Falling Behind?

Two businesses can use the same AI tools and get completely different results. The difference isn't necessarily the technology. It's how they use it.

Alenn Rebolledo · September 30, 2026 · 7 min read

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