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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OnDeck Survey Ranks Business Owners’ Preferred Presidental Candidates
Last night the lead up to 2020 presidential election officially got underway as the Iowa caucuses saw the first votes being cast for the candidates. However, as of this writing, the results of the evening have yet to be released following some apparent snafus. In the meantime a recent national survey by online lender OnDeck…
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Survey Shows Small Businesses Expect Strong Economic Growth in 2020
In 2019 we saw small business optimism reach record levels and remain at historic highs. This was not only influenced by economic strength but also by the direct increase in sales many business owners were enjoying. Now a new survey from Balboa Capital suggests that the majority of small businesses are expecting the good times…
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Chase and United Debut New Business Credit Card
Small business owners who travel often or want to save up miles for their next vacation will now have a new credit card option for accruing rewards. Today Chase and United unveiled the United Business Card, which will replace the previous United Explorer Business Card. According to a press release for the new offering, the…
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GoDaddy Unveils New Logo to Empower “The Everyday Entrepreneur”
To compete as a small business in the 21st century, there’s no question that you’ll need an effective website. For many, GoDaddy.com has been a starting point for this journey. With more than 19 million customers and 77 million domains under its registration, Arizona-based GoDaddy has become one of the most well-known website tools thanks…
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Square Instating 1.5% Fee for Instant Transfers
Over the past several years, FinTech Square has become ubiquitous at small businesses across the nation. In addition to its clever mobile credit card readers, the company has continued to expand its offerings to make it easier for business owners to accept payments. However Square has revealed a change to one of their products that…
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Paychex Report Shows Weekly Earnings Growth at Record High
Throughout the year the big story in the world of small businesses has been the competitive hiring field. With the United States’ unemployment rate remaining at historic lows, many businesses have reported being unable to fill open positions and, in turn, increased their wages in a bid to attract top talent. Sure enough a new…
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Small Business Insurance Platform Huckleberry Announces $18 Million Funding Round
In recent years the insurance marketplace has started to evolve. Besides car insurance companies focusing on online policy applications, Lemonade and other startups have made less-popular but still important types of insurance such as renter’s insurance more accessible. Yet, when it comes to various types of small business insurance, it seemed as though the old…
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Majority of Small Business Owners Say the Minimum Wage isn’t a Living Wage
As the 2020 presidential election draws nearer, the subject of a “living wage” has again proven a hot topic — especially among Democratic primary candidates. Meanwhile, in recent years, a number of cities have passed their own initiatives to hike the minimum wage to $15 an hour or more. Throughout discussions of such moves, there’s…
