SBA Creates New Training Course for Small Business Contractors
Small business owners interested in working with the federal government, the largest buyer of services and goods the world over, might find a new training course from the U.S. Small Business...
View ArticleSBA to Host More Than 100 Events for National Veterans Small Business Week
With almost one in ten small businesses in the U.S. run by veterans, there are plenty of places to shop to support National Veterans Small Business Week, which takes place from Nov. 3-7. The U.S. Small...
View ArticleSurvey: Mobile Apps Help Small Businesses, But Most Don’t Have One
Small businesses think that creating a mobile app could improve sales and help them better engage with customers but few have embraced the technology, a new survey has found. The survey by Endurance...
View ArticleGoogle Ups its Game to Help Small Businesses
With an estimated 1 trillion Google searches conducted each year, having a presence on this search giant can prove critical for businesses large and small. It’s the latter that Google’s latest...
View ArticleSmall Business Created More than 100,000 Jobs in March
As unemployment rates approach pre-recession levels of 5%, ADP’s researchers are showing that small business continues to drive the charge. The national payroll company’s Small Business Report for...
View ArticleShould You Form an LLC? – Limited Liability Company
Aspiring small business owners and entrepreneurs make scores of decisions in the start-up phase, such as where their products or services will sell, and what type of audience they’re targeting....
View ArticleChip Cards Could Hold Small Business Owners Liable for Fraud
Chip-enabled credit and debit cards are designed to protect cardholders against fraudulent transactions. But what most small businesses don’t know is that the cards may soon create more liability. A...
View ArticleVeteran Business Owners Invited to Battle for Startup Funds
The 2016 Veterans Business Battle will give veteran business owners a shot at more than $1 million in startup funding. Military veterans with the goal of forging their own path in the business world...
View ArticleFour Steps to Build a Better Brand
In a nutshell: Your brand is the promise you make to customers. Make it memorable and responsive. Apple is more than just an iPhone. Harley-Davidson is more than a motorcycle. Starbucks is more than a...
View ArticleHow Do I Qualify as a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)?
In a nutshell: Gaining Minority-Owned Business Enterprise status can help businesses bidding for government contracts. Governments at all levels have made efforts for decades to ensure that...
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