Many new franchise business models are mobile app and internet based, but while the lack of real estate can reduce costs, many risks remain.

The small, family run companies that make traditional memorialization products like gravestones are facing the dual challenges of tariffs and cremation.

Younger Americans are preparing to scale back their holiday shopping more than any other generation, according to new data from CNBC and SurveyMonkey.

Most Americans believe prices are higher this holiday season and many will buy less gifts, according to the CNBC|SurveyMonkey Small Business Saturday survey.

Chinese firms are shifting from big infrastructure to consumer goods in Africa, driven by demand, adventurous entrepreneurs and pressure to produce locally.