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.
September 2026
Job Rescue Launches Free Follow-Up Service That Writes Invoice and Quote Chases for Small Service Businesses
FREDY ALBERTO RECINOS: From the U.S. Navy to Pro Hiker — American Senate Honors Veteran, Feminist Champion, and New Face of U.S. Pro Hiking
Snackee Paws Launches Premium Pet Product Line Rooted in Family Mission and Community Giving
EI ALGOS INC Positions Behavioural Decision Intelligence as the Missing Layer in Self-Directed Trading Technology
Funkyscore Unites Global Sports Fans With Interactive Comment Features Across 15 Sports on Its Pioneering Live Scores Platform.
DocConnex Launches New Telehealth Platform Connecting Patients Directly with Licensed Physicians Through Secure Virtual Consultations
The Cleveland Conflict Resolution Method Empowers Couples and Families to Transform How They Navigate Disagreements at Home
The Cleveland Conflict Resolution Method Launches Innovative Coaching App That Helps People Prepare for Difficult Conversations
DocConnex Expands Access to GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications Through New Telehealth Platform Connecting Patients with Licensed Physicians
ClosedCast.com Challenges Public Video Platforms With Privacy-First Streaming for Organizations and Families
Aum Patel Establishes Himself as an Emerging Figure Among Kent State University's Young Neuroscience Researchers
Smart Business·Tech
Global Demand for ESG Expertise Drives ESG Training Institute to Expand Certification Offerings Across Key Professional Disciplines
ESG Training Institute today revealed an expansion of its global certification program in response to rapidly escalating demand from professionals seeking recognized credentials in…
Smart Business·Tech
Funeral Homes Nationwide Embrace FlashBack as Families Demand New Ways to Preserve the Stories Behind the Headstone
Funeral homes across the United States are reporting growing interest in a U.S. patented memorial device that allows families to preserve and replay a loved one's life story and eulogy long…
August 2026
TIFP The Internal Focus Point LLC — CSP: The Crisis Squad Protectors — Timeline and News
MEN STUFF Founder Documents Real Beard Growth Journey Online After Losing Million-Dollar Deals Over His Appearance
Grizzly Grooming Co. Unveils Proprietary Nine-Oil Beard Formula and Bold Scent Collections to Serve the Modern Bearded Man
New SaaS Platform The Intent Ledger Defines Project Memory Category for Design Teams Losing Critical Decision Reasoning.
One in Three Americans Want Something Beyond Monogamy — Certified Sexologist James Buckley Offers Expert Coaching to Fill the Gap
The Cleveland Conflict Resolution Method Launches Innovative Coaching App Helping Users Prepare for Difficult Conversations
Findlys Empowers Small Business Owners with New Directory Tools Designed to Boost Local Visibility and Customer Engagement
VeilApp Prepares to Launch Privacy-First Communications Platform That Eliminates the Need for Phone Numbers or Email Addresses
Natural Extracts Launches Three-Website Ecosystem With Voice-Based AI Companions for Adults in Midlife
Smart Business·Tech
Zipplign, Inc. Social Media Platform "Owning Your Media"
Zipplign, Inc., an Atlanta-based social media platform built around creators, connection, and trending content, is making significant strides as it continues to grow its community of…