Of course, starting a business is a cornerstone of the American Dream, but in recent years, the dream has developed a new edge. People all over, from kitchen tables to coworking spaces, are finding ways to bring their dreams to fruition. But how many new businesses are actually starting up every year in the United States?
A small business, as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is any business with fewer than 500 employees. That encompasses everything from your neighborhood coffee shop to the fast-growing tech startups that are still getting underway in a lean, aggressive fashion from a shared coworking space.
Of course, starting a business is a cornerstone of the American Dream, but in recent years, the dream has developed a new edge. People all over, from kitchen tables to coworking spaces, are finding ways to bring their dreams to fruition. But how many new businesses are actually starting up every year in the United States?
The U.S. labor market is undergoing a quiet transformation. As traditional 9-to-5 roles evolve and remote-first work culture takes hold, more Americans are stepping away from salaried employment and embracing self-employment. At the heart of this shift is the rise of independent contractors, commonly known as 1099 workers. This growing segment of the workforce plays […]