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PNC Survey Finds Several Small Businesses See Hope in Vaccine
As March 2021 begins, it's now been nearly a year since the first wave of COVID-19 infections hit the United States. Yet, on the eve of that anniversary, the distribution of approved vaccines is providing some much-needed hope. Now, the latest survey from Pittsburgh-based bank PNC shows that small business owners across the nation have positive feelings about the rollout and are taking various approaches to encourage their staff to...
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DoorDash Main Street Strong Accelerator Program for Restaurant Owners
As small businesses, including numerous independent restaurants, continue to struggle several larger companies have stepped up to offer support in the form of grants, programs, and other endeavors. Now, popular food delivery app DoorDash is joining such efforts, announcing the launch of the Main Street Strong Accelerator. Created in partnership with nonprofit small business lender Accion Opportunity Fund, the program aims to create equitable access to opportunities in the restaurant...
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FedEx Announces Ninth Annual Small Business Grant Contest
As small businesses across the nation continue to be impacted by the pandemic, many are looking for any extra capital they can get. With that in mind, FedEx has just announced the launch of its ninth annual Small Business Grant Contest. The promotion will award a dozen small businesses a total of more than $250,000 in cash and services. This year, one grand-prize winner will be awarded $50,000 along with...
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Survey Finds 28% of Small Businesses Don't Have Websites
Does your small business currently have a website? If not, you're actually not alone. According to a new survey of 500 small business owners conducted by Top Design Firms, 28% of small businesses do not have a website of their own. However, 44% of those respondents without business sites state they intend to create one sometime this year. Turning to the 71% of businesses that do manage their own websites,...
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Amex and Resy Introduce "Order In, Help Out" Campaign in Support of Independent Restaurants
Continuing its efforts to support small businesses, American Express is now turning its attention specifically to independent restaurants. This week, the card company alongside Resy — a restaurant reservation platform acquired by Amex in 2019 — announced the "Order In, Help Out" campaign, encouraging consumers to help their local eateries. Specifically, the brands have been promoting the hashtag #TakeoutTuesday in the hope that diners will make these visits to independent...
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Lili Review (2021) — A Digital Bank Account for Freelancers
Being a freelancer often means enduring some unique personal finance situations. From irregular income and quarterly taxes to business expenses mingling with personal purchases, managing both sides of your money can be difficult. Thus, the digital banking service Lili has created a platform meant to ease these pain points while providing freelancers with a free checking and debit card. So how does Lili work and how can it help self-employed...
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