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Oct 23, 2026
Delivering Opportunity: How Food Apps are Helping Independent Businesses Grow
Since food delivery services surged during COVID in 2020, they're now reaching new heights for independent businesses.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Oct 22, 2026
Mamdani’s Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban Should Put Independent Businesses on High Alert
New York City's famous horse-drawn carriages have been part of the city's tourism industry for generations. Now, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under considerable criticism for a proposal to ban them altogether.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Oct 21, 2026
Cutting Federal Food Stamp Fraud Helps Taxpayers & Families in Need
There is an active coordinated campaign by many liberal advocacy groups to attack the Trump Administration’s efforts to bring integrity to the federal food stamp program which is formally known as the “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”).
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Oct 16, 2026
How Capitalism Saved Big Brussel
Remember brussels sprouts? You know the gross vegetable your parents forced you to eat at dinner, usually boiled until it was soft and mushy. Well, there’s a reason brussels sprouts used to taste so bitter, and it wasn’t necessarily the way they were cooked.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Oct 12, 2026
Cash Flow Basics: How to Keep Money Moving in Your Independent Business
Learning how cash moves through a business, how to read a basic cash flow statement, what causes shortages, and which habits can improve financial stability will help you keep the business moving in a positive way.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Oct 9, 2026
Small Business Marketing on a Budget: Where to Spend Time and Money First
Small business marketing on a budget does not mean doing less marketing. It means focusing your time, energy, and resources on the activities most likely to generate results.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Oct 9, 2026
Business Customer Service: Building Loyalty That Drives Growth
Authentic and consistent positive interactions with its customers primes opportunities for a business to be fruitful and reap benefits including customer loyalty, repeat business, word of mouth, brand awareness, and customer retention.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Oct 7, 2026
Hiring The First Employee: A Small Business Owner’s Checklist
Hiring the first employee is one of the most important growth milestones in a small business.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Oct 7, 2026
How to Price Products or Services for Sustainable Profit
A strong business pricing strategy starts with understanding what it actually costs to deliver your product or service, what your customers are willing to pay, and what your business needs to earn to remain sustainable.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Sep 30, 2026
Business Insurance Basics
Business insurance helps protect your company from unexpected losses — here's what every small business should know about required and optional coverage.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Sep 30, 2026
Writing a Simple Business Plan
Even a simple one-page plan helps you clarify your idea, make better decisions, and stay focused — here's what to include and how to keep it useful.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Sep 28, 2026
What Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Mean for Independent Businesses in 2026 – and What is Yet to Come
For independent business owners, 2026 is the first full year to see how President Donald Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, affects taxes, cash flow, and investment decisions.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Sep 28, 2026
Writing a Simple Business Plan: A Practical Guide for Independent Business Owners
For many small business owners, a one-page plan can be a practical starting point for turning an idea into a clear set of goals and actions that clarifies what the business does, who it serves, how to reach customers, and what needs to be earned to stay on track.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Sep 28, 2026
Business Insurance Basics: Essential Coverage Every Independent Business Should Consider
Whether you own a retail store, consulting firm, landscaping company, online business, or any other unique enterprise, unexpected events can affect your finances, operations, and reputation.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Sep 22, 2026
What’s the Definition of a “Small” Business?
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”), the answer to this question would generally be any independent business with less than 500 employees.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Sep 22, 2026
Direct Primary Care vs. Concierge Medicine: Which Healthcare Membership Is Right for You?
Many people are frustrated with today's healthcare system. It can take weeks to get an appointment, office visits often feel rushed, and unexpected medical bills are common. As a result, more patients are looking for healthcare that is easier to access and easier to understand.
By Joann Schaefer, MD
Sep 22, 2026
Understanding Profit: What Business Owners Need to Know
More sales do not automatically mean more profit. A business can bring in more money and still struggle if its costs are growing just as quickly. Understanding profit gives independent business owners a clear picture of whether the business is actually making money and where changes might need to be made.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Sep 22, 2026
Payroll Basics for Independent Business Owners
Payroll is one of the first professional business systems a small business owner must get right. It is not just cutting checks or sending direct deposits. Payroll affects employee trust funds, tax compliance, cash flow, recordkeeping, and it influences how confidently an owner can grow.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Sep 21, 2026
U.S. House Votes on Resolution Condemning Socialism: Here’s Where Your Representatives Stand
The United States House of Representatives voted earlier this month on a resolution addressing socialism, election security, and the SAVE America Act.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Sep 11, 2026
25 Years After 9/11, Independent Businesses Helped Build a New Lower Manhattan
Twenty-five years ago, the September 11 terrorist attacks killed thousands of people, while devastating one of America’s most iconic business districts.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Sep 8, 2026
Buc-ee’s Says it will Prioritize Free Enterprise States Throughout Expansion
Buc-ee's has earned a reputation as one of the fastest-growing travel center brands in America. Known for its large stores, clean restrooms, and devoted customer base, the Texas-based company has rapidly expanded across the nation.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Aug 31, 2026
As Tourism Winds Down, Independent Businesses Prepare for the Off-Season
As summer comes to an end, millions of Americans are wrapping up vacations and heading home. For towns that rely on tourism, though, this time of year means more than just a new season. It brings big changes for independent businesses that count on seasonal visitors.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Aug 25, 2026
New York’s Anti-Idling Law Could be a Warning for Independent Businesses Nationwide
New York City has an environmental regulation that’s impacting businesses far beyond the city’s five boroughs.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Aug 25, 2026
Why California’s New Plastics Law Could Affect Independent Businesses Nationwide
The new plastic reduction law in California might have consequences that extend well beyond the state's boundaries.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Aug 19, 2026
Business Banking: How to Set Up Your Business Finances the Right Way
Starting a business comes with plenty of decisions, but one that often gets overlooked is setting up your business banking arrangements.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Aug 19, 2026
Choosing the Business Structure: How to Select the Right Entity for the Business
Choosing the business structure provides a solid legal foundation which creates the framework for how the business is owned, taxed, managed, and protected.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Aug 19, 2026
Business Startup Checklist: What New Business Owners Should Do Before Opening the Doors
Starting a new business is exciting, but turning an idea into a successful company takes careful preparation.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Aug 18, 2026
Sports Gambling Vaults Past Movie Industry, Other Consumer Spending on Entertainment
The explosive growth of sports betting represents a significant shift in how Americans spend disposable income.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Aug 10, 2026
First-Year Success Checklist: A Roadmap for New Business Owners
Learn practical first-year business success strategies for finances, operations, marketing, customer retention, and sustainable growth.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Aug 7, 2026
The True Cost of Socialists' Promised "Freebies"
The policy platform promises higher wages for workers, a shorter work week, further unionization and the end of capitalism in the United States. Despite the glitzy language in the promises made by the DSA, this platform would crush the American Dream for all and end American economic dominance.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Aug 7, 2026
Business Licenses & Permits: What Every Small Business Needs to Know
Understand business licenses, permits, zoning requirements, tax registrations, and approvals needed to start and operate a business legally.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Aug 6, 2026
How to Save Money on Prescription Medications: 8 Ways to Lower Your Healthcare Costs
Learn eight practical ways to save money on prescription medications, compare pharmacy prices, use discount programs, and lower your healthcare costs.
By Joann Schaefer, MD
Aug 4, 2026
How to Register Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Entrepreneurs
Learn how to register your business, choose the right business structure, obtain an EIN, secure permits, and protect your brand.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Aug 3, 2026
Introducing 'Everyday Economics'
This new video series, created with Dr. Henry Thomson, an economics professor at Arizona State University, aims to break down complex economic topics into simple, easy-to-understand explanations that anyone can follow.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise
Jul 31, 2026
Is Direct Primary Care Health Insurance? Understanding the Difference
Wondering if Direct Primary Care is health insurance? Learn the differences between DPC and insurance, what each covers, and why many patients choose both.
By Joann Schaefer, MD
Jul 29, 2026
Socialism on the Rise: Colorado Voters Ditch Longtime Moderate Congresswoman in Primary Election
The socialist movement is ramping up across the United States, and Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old lawyer turned doctoral student in Colorado, is the latest progressive challenger to knock out a longtime incumbent.
By Citizens for Free Enterprise