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Hosted by Leland McFarland · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 28 episodes
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Running a small business is often a rollercoaster ride—half the time you’re the CEO, and the other half you’re the janitor. Small Biz Spotlight is here to make the ride a little smoother (and a lot more profitable). We cut through the noise to bring you the essential news, high-value deals, and the raw, unfiltered truth of entrepreneurship found in the corners of the internet. What’s on the Menu? The Latest News: We track the trends, policy shifts, and economic updates that actually impact your bottom line. No corporate fluff—just the facts you need to stay competitive. Deals & Steals: From software discounts to equipment markdowns, we hunt for the offers that help you scale without draining your capital. The Reddit Deep Dive: This is where it gets real. We scour subreddits like r/smallbusiness , r/entrepreneur , and r/startup to discuss the burning questions, "Am I the Je
Leland McFarland hosts Small Biz Spotlight, a business show with 28 episodes published.
This week on the Small Biz Spotlight Podcast , we’re covering a packed lineup of news, funding opportunities, business trends, deals, and real-world challenges that matter to small business owners. We start with major de
Women entrepreneurs, workplace regulations, pandemic loan fraud, hiring challenges, and rising consumer costs take center stage in this episode of Small Business Crossroads . We begin with the SBA’s new $6 million grant
YouTube Description In this episode, we break down the latest small business news, tech updates, funding opportunities, and real-world challenges business owners are facing right now. We look at Lyft’s clarification of i
In this interview, Leland McFarland of Small Business Trends speaks with Ross Buhrdorf, CEO and co-founder of ZenBusiness, about ZenBusiness Velo®, an agentic AI advisor designed to help entrepreneurs start, run, and gro
Leland McFarland of Small Business Trends sits down with Hari Hara Prabu, Head of Product for Zoho POS , to discuss the launch of Zoho POS and what it means for independent and growing retailers. In this interview, Hari
This week on Small Biz Spotlight , we look at the biggest issues facing small business owners, from housing affordability and AI spending to digital advertising changes and rising fraud threats. We break down a congressi
In this episode of Small Biz Breakdown , we look at the latest headlines shaping small business growth, technology, marketing, and risk management. The SBA is doubling the combined 7(a) and 504 loan limit to $10 million,
In this episode, we cover the latest small business news, trends, deals, and real-world business questions. The SBA has launched a $1 million Patriot Pitch Competition to showcase innovative small businesses, while PayPa
Small businesses are facing a fast-changing mix of challenges and opportunities — from password security risks and AI adoption gaps to new HR tools, workforce changes, manufacturing grants, and productivity upgrades. In
Cybersecurity risks are growing for small businesses, and weak password habits remain one of the biggest vulnerabilities. In this interview, Leland McFarland of Small Business Trends speaks with Mouli Dorai, Chief Evange
AI is changing how small businesses work, market, and manage risk—and this episode breaks down what that means in practical terms. In this episode, we cover Oracle and Google Cloud’s new AI database agent and how it coul
In this episode, we break down some of the biggest trends shaping the small business landscape right now. From falling small business optimism and rising costs to a surge in entrepreneurship as traditional jobs decline,
In this episode, we break down some of the biggest stories shaping the small business landscape right now. Intuit has gained FedNow certification, opening the door to faster payments and improved cash flow for businesses
In this episode, Leland McFarland of Small Business Trends sits down with Bharath Kumar, Head of Marketing and Customer Experience for Zoho Bookings, to unpack new U.S. data on appointment scheduling trends among small a
In this episode, we break down several major developments that could shape the future of small business growth. We start with the SBA’s expanded loan programs aimed at helping U.S. manufacturers and food supply chain bus
What does built-in AI actually look like for a small business? In this interview, Eddie Cliff, VP & GM of SMB & Growth Products at Salesforce, explains how Agentforce for Small Business is being added into Salesforce Sui
In this solo episode, we break down some of the latest tools, trends, and challenges shaping the small business world right now. We start with Facebook Marketplace’s new Meta AI features and what they could mean for entr
In this episode of Small Biz Spotlight, Leland McFarland breaks down some of the biggest stories and practical challenges facing small business owners right now. From how rural communities are benefiting from digital inf
Small business confidence is climbing—but not everywhere. In this episode, we break down the latest NFIB survey showing optimism rising across most industries while construction slips and retailers remain the least upbea
In this episode, we break down four stories small business owners should have on their radar—plus a few timely deals and real-world lessons from Reddit. First, Microsoft’s “Project Silica” points to a future where busine
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Small Biz Spotlight is hosted by Leland McFarland. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 28 episodes.
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