For Businesses
9 articles from American Main Street Fund
What small businesses get—and what it costs
Free AI-ready websites and a donated $1,100/month digital stack for American small businesses—no cost to the owner.
Free Federal and Nonprofit Resources Small Businesses Should Know
A guide to free and low-cost small business assistance available through SBA resource partners, SCORE, SBDCs, and other public programs.
How Small Businesses Can Become Easier to Find Online
A straightforward guide for independent businesses that want better visibility in maps, search, and AI-driven discovery systems.
What a Main Street Business Should Fix Before Buying Advertising
Before a local business spends on advertising, it should fix listings, website conversion, follow-up, reviews, and basic measurement.
How Small Businesses Can Find Government Contracting Opportunities
A plain-language starting guide for small businesses exploring federal, state, and local government contracting opportunities.
The Basic Records Every Small Business Should Keep Organized
A simple records checklist for small businesses covering finance, taxes, ownership, employees, insurance, contracts, and digital access.
A First-Year Technology Stack for a Small Business
A simple first-year technology stack for small businesses covering website, listings, files, CRM, accounting, search measurement, and communication.
How to Make a Small Business Ready for a Bank or Loan Application
A practical loan-readiness checklist for small businesses covering financial records, cash flow, business documents, debt, and use of funds.
A Practical Digital Checklist for Main Street Businesses
A plainspoken digital checklist for independent businesses: listings, website basics, reviews, search measurement, contact paths, and simple follow-up.