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73% of the business owners we surveyed say tariffs are impacting how they operate.

Higher costs. Tighter margins. Adjusted pricing. It's showing up across industries.

Our 2026 Business Insights Report breaks down exactly how businesses are responding.

Link to full report https://www.forafinancial.com/business-insights/.

We asked business owners how they're approaching 2026. AI came up more than we expected.

Nearly 40% are already using AI tools, mostly for marketing content, data analysis, and customer service. Among small business owners expecting strong revenue growth this year, more than half are already using AI tools. Among those expecting a decline, fewer than 1 in 5 are.

Full findings on the blog: https://www.forafinancial.com/blog/small-business/small-business-performance-expectations-in-2026/

A previous lender capped her at $150K across three rounds. Fora Financial funded $190,000 on the first.

That's the story of one personal services entrepreneur who had a clear roadmap to double her business and just needed a partner who could keep up with her ambition.

Big visions deserve real funding. Read story here https://www.forafinancial.com/case-study/flexible-capital-allows-entrepreneur-to-expand/.