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  By CameronNyack.com      Small and medium-sized businesses are heading into a period of extraordinary change. Amid volatile economic conditions, rapid technological change, workforce upheavals, and razor-thin margins, the next three years will test even the healthiest companies. The signs are clear: the challenges facing SMBs from 2026–2028 will not simply be extensions of today’s issues—they will be intensified versions, shaped by structural economic, technological, and labor-market forces that are accelerating simultaneously. Below is a comprehensive look at why these pressures are likely, what is driving them, and how business owners can begin preparing now. 1. Economic Volatility Will Continue to Disrupt SMB Stability While many hope for a return to economic predictability, forecasts suggest a more turbulent road. Analysts continue to warn that the global economy is shifting in ways that will prolong fluctuations across interest rates, consumer demand, pric...

  By Cameron Nyack:  As 2026 approaches, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the U.S. find themselves at a crossroads, wrestling with one of the most stubborn challenges of the decade: shrinking profit margins caused by rising costs everywhere you look. Input prices continue their relentless climb, labor has never been so expensive, and inflation won't loosen its grip. Main Street businesses are under mounting pressure to remain profitable—sometimes just to keep their doors open. Across reports from the American Business Coalition, Main Street America, and Investopedia's economic analysts, a single theme rings out: the cost of doing business continues to rise, and SMBs must adapt quickly to protect their future. Feeling the Triple Whammy: Materials, Rent, and Energy The current economic landscape has created a perfect storm for businesses, driven by three relentless and interconnected pain points. When the price tags on these three essentials all jump at once, profit m...