- GoDaddy Survey: 75% of Entrepreneurs Believe Generative AI Gives Them an...
Entrepreneurs increasingly embrace GenAI, foreseeing competitive advantages. GoDaddy’s survey reveals rapid adoption and optimism for AI’s potential in small businesses.... more
- GoDaddy Launches New AI tool to Save Small Business Owners Time
With its new artificial intelligence tool, Airo, GoDaddy will help small businesses establish their online presences and appeal to new customers.... more
- Slack Survey: Many Owners Think This Is a Make or Break...
With inflation and economic conditions continuing to worry small business owners in 2024, a survey shows that many hope their 2023 improvements will continue to pay off.... more
- SBA Announces ‘Empower to Grow’ to Aid Small Disadvantaged Businesses with...
The SBA announces improvements to its 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance program to update its core services and advance equity in federal procurement.... more
- Yelp Updates Aim to Enhance Connections between Consumers and Local Businesses
Celebrating its 20th year, Yelp announces new AI powered business summaries to help consumer decision-making and AI powered smart budgets to optimize business ad spending.... more
- Paychex Survey: Small Business Wage Growth Continues Downward Trend
A recent survey finds that the rate of hourly earnings growth continued to decline at U.S. small businesses in 2023, although the number of jobs continued to grow.... more
- Software Advice Survey: Sixty-Eight Percent of Small Business Retailers See Above...
A recent survey shows retail shrink is increasing due to theft and other factors, and businesses need to address it with increased technology for inventory management and security.... more
- SBA Shares Progress in Small Business Lending
With lending increases in its microloan, 7(a), and Section 504 loan programs, the SBA heralds its progress in assisting small and minority-owned businesses.... more
- WIX Website Builder Adds Conversational AI Chat for Businesses
WIX adds to its previous offerings with a new AI chat feature that enables businesses to build their websites with tailored recommendations, templates, and tools.... more
- US Chamber of Commerce Report Looks at Crime Risks to Business
Organized retail theft has nearly doubled in the past year, affecting businesses of all sizes, according to a recent survey by the US Chamber of Commerce.... more
- NFIB: Inflation and Labor Remain Top Business Problems
Optimism continues to decrease among small business owners due to inflation and labor scarcities, according to a recent National Federation of Independent Business report.... more
- Meta Announces Tools to Help Businesses with First AI-Powered Holiday Season
With new tools and a marketing guide for small businesses, Meta (Facebook) offers ways to use AI technology for advertising during the upcoming holiday season.... more
- SBA Extends Moratorium on 8(a) Eligibility Requirement
The requirement to have an established place of business in a particular location to participate in the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program will continue to be suspended through September 2024.... more
- Slack Gets a Productivity-Focused Update
Slack has been given a new update, providing businesses seamless integration of apps, and allowing viewers to see all of their workspace channels from their home screen.... more
- SBA: Small Business Contracting Goal Exceeded for All-time High
Federal procurement opportunities for small businesses set a record-breaking dollar amount, despite the continued trend of fewer small businesses receiving federal contracts.... more
- Intuit Announces Ad Network for Small Businesses
Partnering with Dell, the new McAfee Business Solution will enable small businesses and their employees to better protect themselves from hackers, malware, and viruses.... more
- McAfee Announces New Online Protection Solution for Small Businesses
Partnering with Dell, the new McAfee Business Solution will enable small businesses and their employees to better protect themselves from hackers, malware, and viruses.... more
- SBA Report Details Actions to Prevent, Detect, and Tackle Fraud
In addition to reporting on fraud in the pandemic relief programs, the Small Business Administration is also working to enhance best practices for future emergencies.... more
- Google Expands Digital Coaches Program to Help More Small Businesses
Google increases its assistance in underserved communities and adds ten states to its Grow with Google Digital Coaches program, which offers free workshops to small businesses.... more
- FreshBooks Survey: Two Out of Three Small Business Owners Will Try...
According to a new survey, a majority of small businesses will be using generative AI within the next year on their business websites and social media platforms.... more
- SBA Announces Grant Awards for Outreach Organizations Focused on Veteran Small...
Organizations focused on supporting Veterans small businesses will receive new grants from the SBA to assist with funding of new Veterans Business Outreach Centers.... more
- SBA Implements Rules to Address Persistent Capital Access Gaps
Small business owners in underserved communities will have better access to capital through new rules recently implemented by the Small Business Administration.... more
- SBA Study Looks at Small Business Exporters
According to a government report, the impact of small business exporters is higher than previously thought, as is the opportunity to grow and diversify their revenue through trade.... more
- Instagram Introduces New Ad Products for Businesses
Businesses will have two more ways to get discovered and form “meaningful connections” with Instagram’s new ads in search results and Reminder Ads.... more
- NFIB: Inflation Still Top Business Problem
The Small Business Optimism Index finds inflation still the chief concern, along with finding qualified workers for job openings and inventory increases.... more
- ADP and NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Survey Looks...
A recent survey of women-owned small businesses finds their biggest concerns are affording payroll and employee benefits, hiring difficulties, and lack of technology.... more
- TikTok Launches TikTok Academy to Help Businesses Better Utilize the Platform
The 101 Course and the Small Business Course are the first two curriculums in Tik Tok’s new Academy, designed to help educate businesses about the platform.... more
- NFIB Survey Looks at How COVID Continues to Impact Small Businesses
Small businesses have resorted to increasing prices in order to offset higher wages caused by staffing shortages from the Pandemic, according to a recent NFIB survey.... more
- CNBC Report: FBI Worried About Cyber Crimes Targeting Small Businesses
Despite survey results showing concern among businesses unchanged, recent reports from the FBI confirm a huge increase in cyberattacks on small and medium-sized businesses.... more
- Yelp Update Helps Service Businesses Manage and Generate Leads
Improvements to Projects in the Yelp app will help consumers better manage their projects, while allowing businesses to generate leads through a redesigned message inbox center.... more
- TikTok Launches Audience Insights to Help Advertisers Better Understand Their Audiences
With TikTok’s new Audience Insights, businesses can learn user interests, behaviors, and demographics, to help maximize advertising results.... more
- J.D. Power Survey: Small Business Owners Seek Advice from Banks in...
Classified as financially unhealthy in a recent survey, the majority of small businesses want to reach out to banks not just for loans and credit but also for business advice.... more
- Small Businesses Get New Facebook Pages Experience
Facebook introduces easier navigation between personal profiles and business pages and a more streamlined layout with its new access to Facebook Pages for small businesses.... more
- NFIB: Worker Shortage Still a Top Issue for Small Businesses
Despite increased sales opportunities, many small businesses report few or no applicants for new employment openings, and a continued negative impact on business operations.... more
- SkyQuest Survey: Spending on Social Media Management Increased By 27% in...
With the increased emphasis on social media marketing, a recent survey shows small businesses are also increasing their spending on social media management.... more
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce: In-Store Theft Worsening
Small retail businesses are seeing an increase in theft, adding to consumer prices already impacted by inflation, according to a recent poll by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.... more
- Alignable Survey Looks at Record-Breaking Rent Issues for Small Businesses
Small business owners, especially minority owners, are experiencing the highest percentage of rent delinquencies across all industries since the middle of the pandemic.... more
- Meta Launches Boost Small Business Studios
Facebook’ s parent announces new resources to assist small businesses, including virtual and in-person training, photography workshops, and video creation support.... more
- SCORE Small Business Mentors Launch Rural Entrepreneurs Resource Hub
Personalized support for rural small business entrepreneurs, including mentoring, webinars, and a Small Business Resilience Hub, are new offerings from Score.... more
- Meta (Facebook) Announces Improvements to Personalized Support for Small Businesses
Meta announces an expanded business support program with its new Meta Pro Team, designed to provide marketing, technical, and other support for eligible small businesses.... more
- Yelp Highlights Updates to Yelp for Business
With its new Request a Call feature, contactless payment options, updates to Yelp Connect, and eco-friendly options, Yelp continues to help businesses improve customer service.... more
- CNBC | SurveyMonkey: US Small Businesses Not Ready for Cyberattack
Despite the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, a survey shows small businesses are more concerned with inflation and labor shortages than with cybersecurity threats.... more
- Meta Introduces New Ads and Messaging Tools for Small Businesses
Meta announces new features for its Meta Business Suite, along with easier ways to create ads that start a WhatsApp chat, and new lead generation and customer acquisition tools.... more
- Instagram New Features Make It Easier for Businesses to Make Their...
Instagram continues to add new features to support small businesses, including letting users advertise a product to their friends and family by adding product tags to their posts.... more
- NEXT Insurance Survey Looks at Frustrations of Small Business Owners
Small business owners are frustrated about increased costs, supply chain issues, and employee hiring and retention, while also working longer hours and taking salary cuts.... more
- SBA Expands Pilot Program Targeting Access to Capital for Underserved Entrepreneurs
The SBA extended its pilot Community Advantage loan program, increased the maximum loan size, lifted the lender moratorium, and simplified requirements for borrowers and lenders.... more
- SBA Women’s Business Center Network Expanded to All 50 States
Emphasizing its commitment to create funding opportunities that increase equity for small business owners, the SBA announces a new Women’s Business Center in Anchorage.... more
- Facebook Messenger Gets Split Payments Feature, Vanish Mode
Facebook adds new features to its Messenger App to provide for sharing of bill costs, enhanced audio controls, and increased privacy with message-disappearing capabilities.... more
- UpCity Survey: 82% of Small Businesses Increased Outsourcing Since Beginning of...
As remote work continues during the pandemic, companies are increasing their outsourcing of business functions, noting increased flexibility, expertise, and efficiency.... more
- NFIB: Small Business Owners Reporting Inflation as Biggest Problem, Highest Concern...
22% of small business owners reported that inflation was the most important business problem, according to the NFIB / Small Business Optimism Index survey.... more
- Small Businesses Look to Digital Payments for Growth
According to a VISA survey, the increase in online sales during the pandemic and consumers’ need for secure systems have contributed to the use of digital payments by SMBs.... more
- JumpCloud Survey: Security Priorities Geared Toward Ongoing Remote-Hybrid Work
A recent survey of IT professionals finds security of remote and hybrid work to be an ongoing concern during the pandemic, especially managing a remote workforce.... more
- Forbes Finds Tech Among Top Small Business Priorities This Year
A recent survey by Forbes shows small businesses plan to prioritize investments in technology, their customers, and their employees in the coming year.... more
- Klear Survey: Influencer Social Media Marketing on the Rise
Using micro-influencers in your small businesses social media marketing can help your brand authenticity, according to a recent survey, and can help you market to new demographics.... more
- FTC Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews by Businesses
With the FTC’s new warnings about fake online reviews, businesses should review their policies to ensure compliance and avoid costly penalties.... more
- Business.org Report Looks at Effects of Inflation on US Small Businesses
Despite inflation and supply chain issues, a recent survey finds small business owners are still optimistic about increased customer spending and support for buying local.... more
- National Association of Business Economics Survey: Nearly Half of US Businesses...
Despite a continued shortage of skilled workers due to the Pandemic, US industries forecast an increase in GDP for the end of 2021, and continued flexibility for workers.... more
- Businesses Can Now Connect Their WhatsApp Accounts to Instagram
Facebook announces new ways for businesses to integrate their apps, as well as changes to video formats with Instagram Video, and modifications to pre-campaign metrics estimates.... more
- Facebook Buys Unpaid Invoices from Small Businesses Owned by Certain Disadvantaged...
Facebook expands its Invoice Fast Track program to assist women, minority-owned businesses, and others with cash flow, while also helping small businesses with new funding resources.... more
- Instagram Adds Ads to Shop Tab
With its new ad targeting capability, Instagram’s Shop will assist small businesses in increasing sales from their social media efforts.... more
- Bankrate Survey Finds 55% of Americans in the Workforce Will Search...
A recent survey finds that American workers are searching for higher pay in addition to the flexibility of more time off and the ability to work remotely.... more
- Avionos Survey: Sixty-two Percent of Consumers Trust Small Businesses over Big...
Reliability is a key factor in a recent survey showing why consumers trust small businesses over larger ones, but small businesses must work hard to earn that loyalty.... more
- Businesses Can Use Facebook Pay for Checkout on Their Websites
In addition to providing a shopping experience for consumers, Facebook has added Facebook Pay to help businesses increase sales with a new option for payment convenience.... more
- America’s Small Business Development Center Creates ‘Launchpad America’ Initiative
Hoping to ease the path for entrepreneurs, a consortium of business leaders has initiated Launchpad America, a new program to provide mentorship and resources.... more
- Conference Board Survey: Small Businesses Facing Worker Shortage Challenges
Despite shortages of qualified workers, a new survey confirms that the perception of high productivity with remote workforces will be a positive outcome of the pandemic.... more
- TikTok Adds Designated Market Area Geo-Targeting for Businesses
TikTok announces new marketing and advertising support to assist businesses in better targeting local communities and customers.... more
- SBA Launches Community Navigator Pilot Program
As part of the American Rescue Plan, SBA announces a new grant program aimed at small businesses owned by the economically disadvantaged, women, people of color, and veterans.... more
- Zenreach Finds In-Store Shopping on the Rise
Recent surveys find that consumers are increasing their in-person shopping and dining as pandemic restrictions are reduced, even though the online experience is often easier.... more
- Facebook Tests New Ways for Users to Discover Businesses
In addition to adding new tools and features for businesses in Pages and News Feed, Facebook has also added changes to Business Suite, and new optimization goals for ad campaigns.... more
- Small Business for America’s Future Survey: Healthcare Biggest Challenge for Small...
A recent survey of small business owners finds the high cost of employee healthcare to be their greatest concern, even during a pandemic year.... more
- Lending Limit Increased for SBA COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
An increase in the cap and loan period for SBA Economic Disaster Injury Loans and an extension of the PPP are two recent developments in economic assistance for small businesses.... more
- Visual Objects Survey: Small Businesses Using Social Media Expect Revenue Growth...
The importance of social media to small businesses, especially with the increase of online activity during the pandemic, is demonstrated in a recent survey by Visual Objects.... more
- Facebook Launches Resources for App Businesses
Facebook’s Audience Network now contains new guidance and resources for app businesses, including information on app bidding and monetization.... more
- Instagram Offers Businesses New Professional Dashboard
In an effort to support small businesses, Instagram brings together features existing across its platform, including tools to help track performance and manage accounts.... more
- SBA Provides 8(a) Program Extension Due to Pandemic
Small businesses who have been impacted by COVID can receive a one-year extension of their participation in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program.... more
- BrightLocal Survey: More Consumers Using Online Reviews for Local Businesses
A new survey indicates that consumers are increasingly looking to online reviews to find trustworthy local businesses, especially in view of COVID-19 safety precautions.... more
- SBA Extends COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline
With the enactment of a new COVID-19 relief bill, the SBA announces an extension of time to qualify for low-interest loans, as well as new and expanded PPP loan eligibility.... more
- Facebook Offers Tips for Improving Online Transactions
As more consumers use social media to interact with businesses, Facebook recommends your online site be mobile friendly and your checkout process be easy to navigate.... more
- Apple Kicks Off 2021 with App Store Small Business Program
To help struggling businesses find new sources of revenue, Apple will start charging reduced commission rates to qualifying small businesses who develop new apps.... more
- Facebook Expands Shopping and Business Features for WhatsApp
Capitalizing on a business’s need to offer more efficient ways to serve its customers, Facebook announces the expansion of WhatsApp for selling products and making purchases.... more
- FedEx Survey: Small Businesses See Trade, Tech as Essential to COVID...
The recent Trade Index by FedEx shows that small business leaders view international trade and new technology as important for growth, job creation, and recovery from the pandemic.... more
- Facebook Aims to Save Small Businesses Time with New Suite
With its new Business Suite, Facebook hopes to help small businesses with new tools to save them time, and manage their postings and messages across both Facebook and Instagram.... more
- Comcast Survey Finds Small Businesses Ready for COVID Spike
A recent survey finds that small businesses have learned new technologies and ways to adapt as they ready themselves for a possible fall and winter surge in coronavirus cases.... more
- Facebook Provides Free Online Courses to Help Businesses
From creating Instagram Stories, to writing captions, to using a content calendar, Facebook’s new online courses can help your business better navigate social media.... more
- NFIB Gives Industry-Specific Small Business Economy Update
A recent survey by the National Retail Federation of Independent Businesses shows some sectors of the small business economy improving results, while others are slow to recover.... more
- TikTok Adds Small Business Solutions
The popular social media company TikTok announces a “Back to Business” ad credit program, in addition to new self- serve ad solutions and creative tools for small businesses.... more
- NFIB Survey: Nearly Half of Small Business Owners Will Need More...
A new survey of small business owners finds that the COVID-19 economy is still affecting many, despite loan assistance from the Paycheck Protection Program.... more
- NFIB Survey: Small Businesses Welcome Increased Sales and Flexibility in Loan...
A recent survey by the NFIB Research Center shows increased sales, with small businesses adjusting to economic uncertainty and loan program modifications as COVID-19 continues.... more
- SBA and Treasury Department Set Aside $10 Billion for Community Development...
Small businesses continue to receive help during the COVID-19 economy, with funds set aside for low-income communities, and new legislation adding more flexibility to PPP loans.... more
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Seeks Liability Protection for Businesses
As more businesses reopen, the U.S. Chamber expresses concerns about the increase in COVID-19 lawsuits, and urges Congress to enact liability protection legislation.... more
- Pinterest Announces Expansion of Resources for Small Businesses
Describing small businesses as pivotal to our economy, Pinterest introduces new resources to support them, including Pinterest Shop, Pinterest Business, and Pinterest Academy.... more
- In Response to Coronavirus Crisis, Google Lets Businesses Sell on Google...
Google increases its financial assistance to small businesses during COVID-19, offering free listings on Google Shopping in addition to previously announced grants and investments.... more
- How the SBA Is Handling Coronavirus-Related Issues
The Small Business Administration has been working to implement Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program to assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19.... more
- Yelp Makes It Easier to Find and Support Women-Owned Businesses
The successful launch across the country of a “women-owned business” feature by YELP is now even easier to use, with searches enabled by app and on its website.... more
- What Facebook Is Doing to Help Small Businesses During Outbreak
In addition to grants for eligible small businesses, Facebook announced sites for fundraisers and gift card purchases to assist those businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis.... more
- CNBC / SurveyMonkey Finds Partisan Politics Impacting Small Business Outlook
CNBC / SurveyMonkey finds that the political views of small business owners appear to have a direct correlation with the outlook they have for their own businesses.... more
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- Salesforce Survey Looks at How Small Businesses Can Grow Loyalty
Along with great customer service and a personalized experience, consumers are more likely to purchase from and recommend a small business whom they trust, according to a Salesforce survey.... more
- SBA Gets New Administrator
The U.S. Treasurer, and a former Deputy Administrator of the SBA, is confirmed as the new Administrator of the SBA in a strong bipartisan Senate vote.... more
- You Can Now Use Twitter Brand Surveys to Measure Launch of...
Twitter recently launched a new Brand Surveys feature to help businesses measure how their Twitter ad campaigns are impacting brand lift, which increases positive interaction with a brand.... more
- SBA Expands HUBZone Opportunities to Small Businesses
A final rule issued by the SBA will encourage more small businesses to invest in Historically Underutilized Businesses Zones, and hire more HUBZone residents as employees.... more
- Online Shopping Was Big on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday sales by smartphone increased 20 percent and buy online-pick up in store sales saw 43 percent growth breathing new life into brick and mortar stores... more
- J.D. Power Survey: Small Business Mobile Banking on the Rise
Small business customers’ usage and satisfaction with mobile banking apps is increasing as the technology improves, according to a recent J.D. Power survey.... more
- SBA Says Small Business Lending Reflects Strong Economic Trends
The Small Business Administration releases its FY19 statistics evidencing a growth year for lending to small businesses, a thriving economy, and improved lending technologies.... more
- Twitter Gives Businesses a Social Customer Service Checklist
From Customer Service Analytics and Approval Workflows to Routing and Prioritization, Twitter's new checklist gives businesses best practices for social customer service.... more
- SBA Awards Grants to Organizations Giving Entrepreneurship Training to Service-Disabled Veterans
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently awarded $300,000 in grants to service-disabled veterans for entrepreneurship training.... more
- SBA Gives Grants to 24 Organizations to Support Small Business Innovation,...
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced the winners of grants to underrepresented entrepreneurs as part of its Federal and State Technology partnership program.... more
- Facebook Makes It Easier for Businesses to Chat with Customers in...
With new tools such as a lead generation automated chat feature, and updating standard messaging to 24 hours, Facebook makes Messenger more valuable to business users.... more
- Adobe Launches Adobe Sign for Small Business
Research shows that over half of small businesses plan to fully digitize with the aid of new technologies and tools, such as Adobe Sign, so as to increase productivity.... more
- DaySmart Software Survey Looks at How U.S. Small Businesses Are Using...
Small Businesses in the U.S. are increasing their utilization of business software tools to manage increased competition and technology in the marketplace and to drive growth.... more
- Facebook Makes it Easier to Create Mobile Video Ads
With new templates, fonts, stickers, and the ability to save drafts added to its Video Creation Kit, Facebook lets businesses further customize their mobile videos.... more
- Taradel Study Looks at How Small Businesses Are Implementing Multichannel Marketing
A recent survey shows that small businesses are still utilizing direct mail marketing in this digital era, combining it with social media and email marketing for best results.... more
- CNBC/SurveyMonkey Poll Finds Increase in Small Business Hiring, Revenue, and Expectations
Despite shortages in labor, small businesses are increasing spending on employment and social media, and consider current business conditions good, with revenue increasing.... more
- SBA Proposes New Certification Rule for Women-Owned Small Businesses to Bolster...
The Small Business Administration hopes that a proposed rule providing a free online application process will assist certification of women-owned small businesses.... more
- Facebook Announces Features to Make it Easier for Businesses to Connect...
With new lead generation templates and appointment booking capabilities, Facebook’s Messenger Platform becomes even easier for businesses to use to connect with customers.... more
- Manifest Survey: Small Businesses Plan to Increase Investment in Social Media...
A majority of small businesses are increasing their marketing spending, with most preferring digital marketing over traditional channels, and increasing spending on social media.... more
- Instagram Invites Business to Engage with Audiences Beyond Their Followers
New features in Instagram’s Story Ads allow businesses to interact with their customers, and businesses will soon be able to shop and also checkout from within Instagram.... more
- National Small Business Week Is Coming
In addition to honoring 2019’s National Small Business Week awardees, the two-day virtual conference will include seminars and workshops around the country and networking opportunities.... more
- NFIB Index Shows Business Optimism Up While Uncertainty Remains, Job Creation...
Although the Small Business Optimism Index improved in February and job openings recovered; earnings trends, compensation, and prices remained lower, and uncertainty still exists.... more
- Visual Objects Survey: Over a Third of Small Businesses Have No...
Sixty percent of small businesses believe having a website is essential to successful digital marketing, despite a recent poll's findings that 40 percent do not have a website.... more
- Facebook Launches Podcast for Business Stories
Along with new messaging and group features, Facebook is connecting with businesses by sharing ideas from business leaders and entrepreneurs in its new 3.5 Degrees Podcast.... more
- Paychex Survey Shows How Government Shutdown Impacted Some Businesses
A reduction in federal customers and a delay in payments were the biggest issues faced by some small businesses that were impacted by the federal government shutdown.... more
- SBA Has a New Leader of Financial Program Operations
Jihoon Kim is promoted to Director of the SBA’s Office of Financial Program Operations, overseeing the agency’s lending operations and managing its loan portfolio.... more
- Survey: Teens Want to Start Businesses
Recent surveys find that forty-one percent of teenagers want to start a business, despite the “fear of failure,” a concern also shared with adult entrepreneurs.... more
- Survey: Employees Happier Working at Small Businesses
Less stress, more fun, increased workplace flexibility, and a greater sense of appreciation explain employees’ happiness at small businesses, according to Aflac’s recent survey.... more
- Small Business Saturday 2018 Hits a $17.8 Billion Record
Holiday shopping to support brick and mortar and online small and independently owned businesses continues to increase in the ninth year of this annual tradition.... more
- SBA Touts its Lending Momentum
SBA's 7(a) and 504 small business loan programs showed strong performances in FY18, helped by the new 25-year Debenture and Lender Match platform.... more
- Survey: 25% of Americans Own a Side Business
A recent survey found that most who entered into a side business did so for financial gain, did not expect it to become full-time, and had no insurance on the side business.... more
- Making Your Facebook Business Account More Secure
Facebook advises business owners to check their account settings in view of a recent security breach affecting personal accounts, but no password change is recommended.... more
- Survey Finds 30 Percent of Small Businesses Think They’re Overpaying Taxes
The majority of small business owners think they are capable of handling company finances without outside expert assistance, nearly one third feel they are overpaying their taxes.... more
- Facebook Gives Businesses New Video Creation Tools
Facebook announces new tools to help businesses adopt a mobile-first strategy in creating video ads, including a video creation kit, cropping tool, and templates.... more
- Survey: Number of Small Business Owners Pleased with Overall Business Conditions...
A recent CNBC/SurveyMonkey survey shows disagreement among small business owners on trade and tariffs, but continued satisfaction with overall business conditions.... more
- Paychex's Business Sentiment Report Finds Businesses Optimistic
Paychex releases data from its first Business Sentiment Report, which finds businesses generally optimistic despite a tight labor market and increased state regulation.... more
- Facebook Gives Businesses New Mobile Ad Tools (And More)
Facebook creates new tools for its Ads Manager app for mobile devices, updates video ad metrics, and introduces WhatsApp Business to connect with existing and potential customers.... more
- New Labor Rule Impact on Small Business
A new DOL rule has expanded access to Association Health Plans to the self-employed and their families, providing more affordable health insurance options.... more
- Survey Finds Small Business Perks More Attractive Than Pay Raise to...
Small business employees are more interested in benefits, such as flexible work hours and increased vacation time, than in pay raises according to recent surveys.... more
- Google Takes Measures to Help Protect Small Businesses from Scammers
In addition to new educational resources, better reporting tools and policies, and legal action, Google is finding new ways to help small businesses avoid scammers.... more
- Survey Finds Millennials More Likely to Crowdfund Small Businesses
Despite the uncertainty of success, millennials are more likely to use crowdfunding to start a new small business than adults over age 35, who prefer traditional business loans.... more
- Small Business Owners Find Present to Be Good Time for Growth,...
In addition to findings on growth, a recent survey from WalletHub also includes statistics on factors for small business success, business credit card usage and rewards, and the best cities in the US in which to start a small business.... more
- Pinterest Launches New Business Profiles
Pinterest recently announced the launch of new profiles for businesses along with new insights and a way to be discovered.... more
- Survey Finds Over Half of Small Businesses Post on Social Media...
According to recent data, the majority of small businesses post, share, and use images on social media daily, with women and millennial owners leading the trend.... more
- NFIB Survey: Optimism, Compensation, and Job Creation All Up
With small business owners no longer worried about taxes, optimism continues its 16-month run, according to the NFIB's most recent index report.... more
- Facebook Announces New Plans for Helping Small Businesses Hire
Facebook is now offering a new tool significant to small business owners. IT allows you to use the platform to attract and hire new employees.... more
- SBA Training Event Series Targets Small Businesses with High-Growth Potential
SBA gives a boost to 'the little guys'. Their new initiative is aimed at executives of small business' with high growth and potential.... more
- Small Businesses Gaining Interest in Loans, Pepperdine Survey Finds
Pepperdine survey finds that small businesses are gaining interest in loans. This report was done with businesses with revenue up to $100 million.... more
- Small Business Optimism High Going Into 2018
Small business optimism is gaining speed going into 2018. Will the trend continue as the year progresses?... more
- NFIB Survey: Small Businesses Believe It's a Good Time For Expansion
Many small businesses believe it's a good time to expand.... more
- SCORE Report Finds Small Businesses Facing Personnel Challenges
Reports were done based on data polled via online surveys for small businesses. The reports showed mainly positive feedback but did expose some common problems for small business owners.... more
- Late Payments a Growing Problem for Small Businesses, Survey Finds
The more you can do to avoid late payments, the better. Get your invoice out quickly and follow-up often. Reducing late payments will put your business in better health.... more
- Report: Small Business Wages on The Rise
Small business wages are on the rise.... more
- Report Looks at State of SMB Cybersecurity
Cyber threats are becoming more frequent and increasingly sophisticated. The US SBA has launched training courses to help combat it.... more
- Small Business and Trump Administration Tax Proposal
A new tax reform has been developed through the Trump Administration and the House of Committee.... more
- SBA Names New Deputy Administrator
The United States Small Business Administration has recently appointed a new deputy administrator. Coetzee Leslie has impressive management experience that the SBA will benefit from.... more
- SBA Takes First Step in Modernization of Federal Contracting Programs
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has just announced its first step in the modernization. An online tool has launched, that is a map for Historically Underutilized Business Zones.... more
- U.S. Small Business Borrowing Reaches 2-Year High
Small business borrowing reaches a 2 year high as businesses invest more to meet customer satisfaction.... more
- Harvey's Impact on Small Businesses
Hurricane Harvey brought great amounts of damage to many small Texas businesses. Many of which will never reopen their doors.... more
- Facebook Gives Businesses More Control Over How Their Ads Appear
Putting your Ads on social media is an amazing marketing decision. Now with Facebook's new 'Audience Network' you have control over how and where your ads appear.... more
- SBA Launches Cybersecurity Online Training Initiative
The Cybersecurity Online Training Initiative features online courses at the beginner and intermediate levels. Learn how to take extra steps to protect your small business.... more
- Small Business Owners Worry About Health Care Bill
The repeal or replacement of certain proposals of the current Affordable Care Act has many small business owners concerned.... more
- Survey: 90% of Small Business Owners Work from Home to Maintain...
A survey was conducted and found out that 90% of small business owners work from home. Most would agree they get just as much work done, if not more and are able to be more productive with their life in general.... more
- Instagram Encourages Businesses to Get Ready for Summer
Businesses should jump on the summer bandwagon. They should utilize the dominant summertime hashtags to get in front of the most viewers.... more
- SBA Funds Organizations Offering Entrepreneurship Training to Women Veterans and Military...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is awarding as much as $300,000 in Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program grants.... more
- Study Finds Most Small Businesses Not Prepared for Data Loss
It is extremely smart to have a system in place for backing up your data.... more
- Facebook Gives Businesses Some Hiring Help
Facebook has always been a useful tool when it comes to the hiring process. A new feature coming to Facebook will allow businesses to post jobs and candidates to apply straight from Facebook.... more
- Is Your Small Business Taking Advantage of Webinars?
By hosting a webinar you can reach many people from different locations. Utilize digital video and engage your audience in improving your business or brand.... more
- Brands Most (And Least) Trusted By Small Business Owners
Worthiest brands like Amazon, Google received the highest ratings for trusted brands, whereas brands like Yelp, Comcast were considered the least trusted brands.... more
- National Small Business Association Surveys Businesses About Regulations
Small businesses are hoping for a bit of a reprieve with the new administration in the White House.... more
- Small Businesses Worry About Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks are becoming more and more popular over the last couple of years.... more
- Instagram Adds Live Video to Stories Feature to Help Businesses Connect...
Live video gives you a chance to inject some personality into your business. It helps your business connect with your community right now.... more
- Small Businesses Ended Year with Improved Sales, Profitability
With every year comes greater sales and profitability within small businesses. The annual revenues have increased, along with easier access to obtain credit which can only mean good things are in store for the U.S. economy.... more
- What Small Businesses Expect from President Trump
At this time, the country at large is still waiting to see what changes Small Business's can expect under the new Trump administration. There are currently mixed reviews. Only time will tell.... more
- Study Finds Lack of Support for Women Small Business Owners from...
Women-owned businesses employ eight million American workers, but a recent study shows that women are 'underrepresented' when it comes to receiving government contracts.... more
- Pinterest Announces New Promoted Pin Types to Help Businesses Reach Customers
Pinterest developed Promoted Pins which are making it easier for people to take the "next step" after they discover things on Pinterest. Promoted Pins drives users directly to the website allowing them to make a purchase on the spot.... more