National Franchise Ownership Rates Fell 9.4% Between 2014 and 2020, With Birmingham, Ala., Seeing a 63.5% Drop
In 2014, 5.3% of businesses were operated as franchises. In 2020 (the latest available), 4.8% were operated as franchises. Read More
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Free business budget templates
Managing business finances may sound complex, but these free small business budget templates can make the process easier. Read More
Wages Up Across the U.S. — Here’s What’s Happening in Each State
Average weekly wages rose 4.8% in the U.S. between the second quarter of 2020 and the second quarter of 2021. Read More
Truist Business Loans Review
Truist offers term loans, lines of credit, vehicle and equipment loans, commercial real estate loans and SBA loans for small businesses. Read More
Number of Black-Owned Businesses Spikes As Atlanta Remains in Spotlight
3.3% of businesses were Black-owned in 2022, up from 2.7% in 2021 and 2.4% in 2020 and 2019. Here's what else we found. Read More
Metros Where Entrepreneurship Boomed Amid the Coronavirus Crisis
LendingTree examined the 100 metros with the most new business applications in 2020 to find the biggest — and smallest — year-over-year changes. Read More
How much does business insurance cost?
Determining how much business insurance costs depends on your business industry, business location, number of employees and insurance type. Read More
North Dakota Is the Most Welcoming to the Youngest Business Owners — Find Where Your State Lands
0.3% of U.S. businesses are owned by people younger than 25, while 5.0% are owned by those 25 to 34, according to a LendingTree study. Read More
Mechanic Tool Financing: Best Options for You
Tools necessary to repair vehicles can cost nearly as much as the cars themselves — here's where to find mechanic tool financing. Read More
Small Businesses Expect Hiring Will Be Their Biggest Need Over Next 6 Months
36% of businesses say hiring new employees in the next six months is their top need, according to the latest study from LendingTree. Read More
