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Will Co-Working Continue if WeWork Doesn't?
by Fioney Staff
If you've been following business news at all lately, you've surely heard about the troubles surrounding WeWork. The multinational co-working space company was on the verge of an initial public offering a mere weeks ago, until word of mismanaged funds got out, eventually leading not only to the cancelation of the IPO but also to the ouster of CEO Adam Neumann. In the wake of this shakeup, some small businesses and...
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American Express Offering Bonuses to Businesses to Boost Acceptance
by Fioney Staff
For years American Express has lagged behind competitors Visa and Mastercard when it comes to acceptance. Part of the reason for this is that Amex had typically charged higher swipe fees — a result of the issuer focusing on a wealthier client base who would be more valuable to businesses. However in recent years Amex has tried to catch up, getting as many businesses as possible to start accepting their...
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Survey Shows Strong Support for U.S. Small Businesses
by Fioney Staff
By this point (and especially with a federal election just a year away) everyone is familiar with the phrase "small businesses are the backbone of the economy." However, as the holiday shopping seasons grows nearer, it seems that most of the focus is often on national and multinational corporations. Nevertheless — just in time for National Entrepreneurship Month and Small Business Saturday —a new survey from SCORE finds that Americans...
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Amazon Reveals Small Business Academy Educational Initiative
by Fioney Staff
It looks as though Amazon is once again showing its dedication to small business owners and attempting to aid in their success. Recently the online marketplace announced the launch of the Amazon Small Business Academy. This initiative will include webinars and in-person seminars focused on how entrepreneurs can leverage the Internet to grow their brand and sales. The first Amazon Small Business Academy session was held in Southaven, Mississippi last...
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BlueVine Introducing Small Business Banking
by Fioney Staff
Over the past few years, the concept of online lending for small businesses has continued to grow. In turn, many of these FinTechs have expanded the scope of their operations to serve entrepreneurs in other aspects of their finances. The latest of example of this comes from BlueVine, who today is introducing a small business checking account it hopes will offer entrepreneurs a better home for their funds. BlueVine Business...
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Only 12% of Millennial Entrepreneurs Carry Small Business Insurance
by Fioney Staff
When it comes to running a small business, there are several things that can go wrong. From the growing threat of cybersecurity breaches to the potential for natural disasters to impact their businesses, entrepreneurs have plenty to worry about. Despite this it seems that only a small number of younger business owners are protecting their businesses via various commercial insurance policies. According to a survey by Liberty Mutual Insurance, just...
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U.S. Small Business Administration Lending Tops $28 Billion in FY19
by Fioney Staff
For most of us, 2019 won't come to a close until December 31st. However, for several corporations as well as the Federal Government, October 1st marked the beginning of a new fiscal year. Among the agencies looking back at the year that was is the Small Business Administration, who recently released data regarding the number of loans it issued over the past year. According to the SBA, it guaranteed more...