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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2019 Small Business Saturday Spending Reaches New Record
After weeks of anticipation, this past weekend, the big day finally arrived: Small Business Saturday. What’s more, early numbers suggest this year’s event was a hit. According to the 2019 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey — released by American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business — Americans spent $19.6 billion at independent retailers on…
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Will Co-Working Continue if WeWork Doesn’t?
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…
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American Express Offering Bonuses to Businesses to Boost Acceptance
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…
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Survey Shows Strong Support for U.S. Small Businesses
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…
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Amazon Reveals Small Business Academy Educational Initiative
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…
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BlueVine Introducing Small Business Banking
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…
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Only 12% of Millennial Entrepreneurs Carry Small Business Insurance
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…
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U.S. Small Business Administration Lending Tops $28 Billion in FY19
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…
