Smart Businesses of 2026
The businesses sharing their story with Small Business Smarts readers in 2026. 423 businesses so far, from new startups to long-standing family firms.
October 2026
Woman-Owned Maui Brand Woo Woo Crystal Co Reimagines Self-Care With Refillable Car Diffusers and Tiny Rituals On the Go
Nearly 25 Years After the Last Trans Am Rolled Off the Line, a Utah Veteran Is Passing Car Culture to the Next Generation From the Passenger Seat
Smart Business·Auto
How One Utah Dad Turned His Love of Cars Into a Business in Less Than a Year
Matt Loy was riding with his brother in his Pontiac Trans Am, the T-tops off and the sound of the engine filling the mountain air, when he put words to a feeling he had known for years.
September 2026
Smart Business·Auto
MoPaw by Mopar and 4Knines Brings Patented Convenience Features to Pet Travel Accessories Market
4Knines, LLC today highlighted the patented convenience features at the heart of the MoPaw product line, developed in partnership with Mopar, that are redefining expectations for pet travel…
Smart Business·Auto
4Knines Partners with Mopar to Launch MoPaw Line of Patented Seat Covers and Cargo Liners for Pet Owners
4Knines, LLC today announced a landmark partnership with Mopar, the parts, accessories, and service arm of Stellantis, to launch the MoPaw product line featuring heavy-duty seat covers and…
August 2026
Smart Business·Auto
Easy Inflatables Taps Into Growing Demand as Australian Boating Participation Surges Among Families and Adventurers
Easy Inflatables, the Central Coast-based inflatable boat company, is reporting a notable increase in demand as more Australian families, fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts turn to portable…