NEW YORK — Starting a small business is hard. Figuring out what to do with a small business when an owner is ready to retire can be even more difficult.

The sooner you can start your small business financial planning for next year, the better. To get a jump on your to-do list for 2025, NEXT has compiled a list of tasks to help you and your ...

NEXT shares 11 financial planning tasks for small business owners to help them get the most out of the next calendar year.

Starting a business must be your primary plan, not your fall back. Next, figure out the small business idea that you're most excited about making happen. Don't attempt to reinvent the wheel.

AI can help small teams save time, improve consistency and gain leverage. But it takes intention, a clear starting point and a willingness to learn.