Category: Small Business News
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Majority of Small Businesses Expect Increased Revenue This Year
In the face of continued uncertainty, a majority of small business owners are still bullish overall. About the survey: This week, Bank of America released its 2024 Business Owner Report. The survey included participation from more than 1,400 small and mid-sized business owners. In this case, a small business is defined as having between $100,000 to $5 million in annual revenue while "mid-sized" is capped at $50 million in revenue under BofA's metrics....
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T-Mobile Introduces "Amazon Business Prime Essentials On Us"
T-Mobile has unveiled a new benefit for its small business customers. About the new benefit, plan, and more Starting April 25th, select T-Mobile small business customers will be able to claim a free year of Amazon Business Prime Essentials. Valued at $179 a year, this membership includes free shipping on eligible orders. Additionally, businesses will have access to more than 60 million items that are exclusive to those with Business...
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SBA and Score Announce Small Business Week Virtual Summit
With National Small Business Week quickly approaching, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE have announced a virtual summit event. About the event: On April 30th and May 1st, the SBA and SCORE will co-host the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit. The special event will feature educational webinars with actionable insights, business resources, networking opportunities, a virtual exhibitor hall, and more. Additionally, as part of the programming,...
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Amex Increases Grants for 4th Historic Small Restaurant Program
American Express has launched its latest Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program — and has significantly increased the grant money up for grabs. About this year's Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program: For the fourth annual Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have announced that it will not only double the number of grant recipients but also increase the total funding. This year, 50 historic...
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Barclays Unveils Fourth Annual "Small Business Big Wins" Contest
Barclays has announced that its "Small Business Big Wins" contest will be returning for its fourth year. About the contest: Entries for the fourth annual Small Business Big Wins program are now open. Once again this year, the content will offer up a total of $255,000. This includes one $60,000 Grand Prize winner as well as a $40,000 Second Place Prize winner and a $20,000 Third Place Prize winner. Seven...
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Survey: 94% of Small Business Merchants Accept Card Payments
A new survey highlights how the vast majority of small businesses are now accepting modern forms of payments — although satisfaction with some popular payment platforms is waning. About the survey results: J.D. Power has released its 2024 U.S. Merchant Services Satisfaction Study, which compiled responses from 5,383 small businesses. Conducted between September and November of last year, the survey inquired about provider satisfaction is several areas, including the cost...
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