Rieva Lesonsky
President, CEO and Writer at Small Business CURRENTS
Contributing Writer at AllBusiness.com
Award-winning journalist. Owner: https://t.co/6v2bzPak5T. #SmallBusiness advocate, influencer, writer, author, & speaker #entrepreneurs #TikkunOlam
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1 week ago |
allbusiness.com | Rieva Lesonsky
In today’s economy, side hustles are no longer just a means to make ends meet; they represent a transformative shift in our working lives. Side gigs are evolving into substantial, often passion-driven businesses. What once began as weekend freelancing or after-hours crafting now stands as a path to personal freedom, creative fulfillment, and in many cases, long-term financial independence. This shift isn’t just about money, but identity and agency as well.
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3 weeks ago |
allbusiness.com | Rieva Lesonsky
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently said, “Small businesses are facing strong headwinds right now because of the decisions made by the federal government to impose these tariffs.” This point was underscored by the small business owners we talked to, who are impacted by the tariff turbulence. To successfully navigate this storm, don’t go it alone. A small business owner I interviewed said, “We need help surviving this nightmare.” Luckily, assistance is available.
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1 month ago |
allbusiness.com | Rieva Lesonsky
In almost every conversation I’ve had with small business owners, business experts and advocates, and even a few government employees, the topic of tariffs comes up. And nearly everyone is concerned. Eric Groves, co-founder of Alignable, a business network of 9,000 small business owners, says his members are worried. According to Alignable's April Tariff Report, 44% of SMBs expect reduced sales due to tariffs, up 14 percentage points from February.Of those, 13% anticipate significant revenue drops.
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1 month ago |
allbusiness.com | Rieva Lesonsky
Post sponsored by BILLIt’s long been said that being an entrepreneur can be a lonely existence. Small business owners work hard, often leaving little time for a personal life. They crave solutions that save them time so they can carve out some downtime. According to BILL’s 2025 State of Financial Automation Report, many have turned to automated solutions, especially artificial intelligence (AI).
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1 month ago |
allbusiness.com | Rieva Lesonsky
Recently we celebrated Women’s History Month, and women business owners continue to make history. The inaugural 2024 Impact of Women-Owned Businesses from Wells Fargo shows that women own 39.1% (about 14 million) of all U.S. businesses, a 13.6% increase from 2019 to 2023.
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