Small Business News
Running a small business comes with its own unique challenges and opportunities. Our small business news category delivers the latest intelligence to help you stay competitive and informed. Discover trending topics, emerging best practices, policy changes, and success stories from fellow entrepreneurs navigating the small business landscape. Whether you’re launching a startup or growing an established venture, this is your source for the news and insights you need to thrive.
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Brex Announces Small Business “All-In-One Financial Solution” While Raising $425 Million
This morning, the FinTech Brex came out with not one but two big announcements. In addition to boasting its latest funding mega-round, the company also revealed its Brex Premium platform for small businesses. Brex Premium bills itself as an “all-in-one-finance solution” for businesses featuring support for credit cards and business cash accounts alongside bill pay…
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Fiverr’s Small Business Needs Index Highlights Trends in Pandemic-Era Project Hiring
When most people think about what it means to be a small business owner, they might assume that they like to do everything themselves. However, while this may be true of some, others prefer to hire experts to help them in areas where they struggle or could otherwise use some assistance. That’s where platforms such…
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Small Business Startup Sentiment Index Reaches 52-Week High
With many small businesses being greatly impacted over the past year, is it possible that would-be business owners could be turned off to the idea? A new survey suggests that this may not be the case as optimism among potential small business buyers continues to climb higher. Each month, FranchiseInsights compiles the Small Business Startup…
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Survey: 62% of Small Businesses Retain In-House Accounting
For many entrepreneurs, one of the most daunting tasks of running a business is maintaining financial records and other accounting needs. Because of this, it’s common for business owners to outsource these needs. However, a new survey shows that a somewhat surprising number of smaller businesses utilize an in-house accounting team. According to a survey…
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SCORE Survey Finds Increase in Small Business Tech Budgets for 2021
There’s no doubt that the year 2020 changed small businesses in a number of ways. Not only were many businesses impacted directly by temporary closures as well as physical accommodations in their stores but several also found themselves needing to invest in new technologies that would allow them to adjust to the changing landscape. On…
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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…
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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…
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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…
