Category: Small Business News

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Chase Study Delves into Small Business Life Expectancy
by Fioney Staff
Everyone knows that starting a small business is a risky proposition. No matter how good a business idea may be, certain factors both in and out of your control could doom your venture within a matter of months or years. At the same time, small businesses are a vital part of the American economy, adding to the country's growth domestic product and payroll. A new study from JPMorgan Chase explores both of these... 
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New Surveys Show Entrepreneurial Aspirations are High
by Fioney Staff
A pair of newly released surveys show that the entrepreneurial spirit of America is as strong as ever. Not only do a number of individuals report wanting to open a business but the vast majority of those that have taken the leap declare that they're living the American Dream. Moreover several small business owners say they hope their children will follow in their footsteps. According to a study by online... 
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Americans' Confidence in Small Business Slips But Stays High
by Fioney Staff
In the perceived battle between small business and big business, it's clear which side most Americans place their trust in. Often referred to as the "backbone of the U.S. economy," a new survey shows that more than two-thirds of consumers show high confidence in the country's small business. As for the big guys, the results aren't quite as rosy. According to a new Gallup poll (also reported on by Marketing Charts),... 
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Amazon Boasts Small Business Benefits of Prime Day
by Fioney Staff
Starting at noon on July 16th and extending through July 17th, Amazon will celebrate its annual Prime Day sale. Billed as a Black Friday equivalent exclusive to members of the site's Prime service, this will be the fourth iteration of the retail holiday. While past events have proven popular among deal-seeking consumers, Amazon also says they've been a boon for small and medium-sized businesses. According to a press release from the... 
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Ranking the Best and Worst States to Start a Business In
by Fioney Staff
The success of your small business can be impacted by a number of factors — some of which you can control and others that you can't. Towing the line between those two categories is what state you choose to open your business in. While you may just assume setting up shop in your current city makes sense, your location may bring with it more challenges than other locales would. To... 
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American Express and Amazon Officially Announce Small Business Card
by Fioney Staff
At long last, Amazon is launching a small business credit card. Contrary to reports earlier this year, the just-announced offering isn't a product of the e-retail giant's partnership with JPMorgan Chase but, instead, comes in conjunction with American Express. Incidentally, this is actually the third issuer Amazon has worked with, as the site also currently offers credit card products from Synchrony Financial as well. Although today's announcement made the new small... 
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Is Internet Sales Tax Good or Bad for Small Business?
by Fioney Staff
Working through a large docket backlog, this week the Supreme Court ruled on one case with potential implications for small business owners. Titled South Dakota vs. Wayfair (as in the state vs. the online home goods retailer), the case looked at whether states had the ability to impose sales taxes on online purchases. In a 5-4 decision, the highest court in the land ruled that they did, reversing previous precedent that suggested retailers...