Author: Melissa Wylie
How much it costs to start a business in every industry
When opening a business, it would be beneficial to have an idea of what startup costs to expect, whether you’re familiar with the industry or a newcomer. Using …
US cities where there are the most working teens
American teenagers aren’t working as much as they once did. Compared with previous decades, teens today have higher demands on their time thanks to extended school …
Here are the states with the most essential businesses
A swath of the U.S. from the south Atlantic into the heartland has the greatest number of businesses deemed essential during stay-at-home orders. Nonessential businesses are …
Survey: 46% of small business owners worried they don’t have enough money to reopen
Even as states and cities allow more businesses to reopen, many entrepreneurs are anxious about doing so. Nearly half of small business owners worry they cannot …
States getting the most help from PPP loans
States throughout the Great Plains are so far seeing the biggest impact of Paycheck Protection Program loans — funds designed to help small businesses stay afloat …
Just 5% of small businesses have received PPP money
Small business owners are anxiously waiting to see if Congress will inject more money into the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the federal rescue program that failed …
PPP Loans vs. EIDL: Which is right for your small business?
Most small business owners affected by the coronavirus pandemic can apply for federal loan relief. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and Economic Injury Disaster Loan …
Survey: Most small business owners fear they’ll never recover from pandemic losses
Despite the news that loan relief with extremely low interest is on the way, it’s unclear if it’ll be enough to save entrepreneurs hit hard by …
Franchise taxes: What small business owners need to know
Franchise taxes aren’t taxes on franchise businesses, as you may assume from the name. Instead, states require certain entities, such as corporations or limited liability companies, …
The 10 best cities for opening a small business
New entrepreneurs in certain places may have a better shot at success than others. LendingTree researchers analyzed metro areas across the U.S. to determine the places …
The 10 best & worst cities for women entrepreneurs
MagnifyMoney researchers analyzed the 50 largest U.S. cities to determine where women business owners are seeing the most success. Cities were scored in four categories relating …
These are the US cities with the most family-owned businesses
Family-owned businesses of all sizes help drive the U.S. economy, whether they’re mom-and-pop shops or Fortune 500 companies. They’re economic players in cities and states across …
Here’s how much it costs to start a business in every industry
When opening a business, it would be beneficial to have an idea of what startup costs to expect, whether you’re familiar with the industry or a newcomer. Using …
The 25 US cities where teens work the most
American teenagers aren’t working as much as they once did. Compared with previous decades, teens today have higher demands on their time thanks to extended school …
5 crucial steps for finding a business lawyer
Navigating legal issues as a small business owner can be tricky, and any missteps could have major consequences. A business attorney could not only help if …
Should you use GoFundMe for your business? Let’s find out
If financing options like a loan or line of credit are out of reach, you may turn to family and friends willing to donate or loan …
How to understand the pass-through deduction as a business owner
Small business owners filing their 2018 taxes as the April 15 deadline looms are hoping to cash in on one of the biggest changes from the …
5 ways to boost employee morale (without giving raises)
As a small business owner, your employees are among your most valuable assets, and creating a culture where they feel engaged and motivated to work hard should …
Scaling a business: How & when to do it
Many entrepreneurs start a business with the goal of one day running a large company. While you might start small, you can dream big and create …
7 best hiring practices for small business owners in 2019
As you grow your small business, you may need more people on your team to help you achieve your goals. The employees you hire set the foundation for your …
This is how to bootstrap your startup
When starting a business, you might think you need a big-time investor to infuse your startup with a large amount of capital. You may even have your …
Places where minority entrepreneurs are succeeding
Minority entrepreneurs have a major presence in the U.S. business landscape, as there are about 8 million minority-owned businesses throughout the country. However, not all of …
10 ways to advertise your business for free
Your budget as a small business owner may not always have room for advertising, but you still need a strategy for building brand awareness with potential …
The 10 most & least promising places to open a restaurant
There’s no shortage of movies and TV shows about the plight of restaurant owners — their initial struggle and ultimate rise to success. But the restaurant …
8 government regulations business owners should know
There’s more to running a business than selling products and services. On top of managing employees, finances and day-to-day tasks, business owners also have to make …
