Category: Small Business
More hurdles for women: Study confirms family commitments hold back female entrepreneurs
According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, family commitments, as well as the pandemic, pose bigger hurdles for women entrepreneurs than their male counterparts. In a survey …
The highest-valued startups in the world
According to the CB Insights unicorn list, Chinese AI and media company ByteBance is the highest-valued startup – currently private, up-and-coming company – in the world. …
How to master the 4-day week for maximum productivity & balance
Who wouldn’t want a long weekend and more time to spend with their loved ones? Let’s face it, no one is ultra-productive at work for eight …
Girl bossing: 4 tips to get funding for women-owned businesses
Self-employed women are much less confident in their ability to qualify for a business loan than their male counterparts, according to Finder’s most recent Consumer Confidence …
The power of youth! Average age of entrepreneurs in largest US metros drops to 36 from 40
Entrepreneurship’s not easy, but becoming an employee can be pretty tough these days, too. So maybe it’s no surprise that many Americans are taking matters into …
Minority entrepreneurs are succeeding the most in San Francisco and the least in this well-known city
Nearly 20% of U.S. employer businesses in 2020 were minority-owned, according to Census Bureau estimates. In addition, the past decade has seen increases in minority-owned companies …
How robots are improving life for dairy cows & farmers
Editor’s note: We previously shared a story about how robots are being used in making cheese, today we share how robots are being used in the …
24 best-paying side jobs for teachers
Teaching can be a rewarding profession, but it typically isn’t a high-paying one. If you’re a teacher, it won’t surprise you to learn that 58% of …
Here’s what small businesses are doing instead of increasing pay
According to recent Intuit QuickBooks payroll data, employees of almost 500,000 small businesses in the US, Canada, and the UK have received big pay increases over …
What to know before choosing a small business bank account
As your small business grows, so will your to-do list, including opening a small business bank account. Managing cash can be a challenge, so you may …
5 networking tips that will build your business clientele
If there is anything that the Covid 19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that small businesses that do not have a strong network of support …
5 networking tips that will build your business clientele
If there is anything that the Covid 19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that small businesses that do not have a strong network of support are …
How to automate workflows so you can focus on your business
If you’re wondering how to automate workflows, chances are good that you’re exhausted with your current approach to running your business. Maybe your typical morning …
How accounting workflows grow profit
Workflow automation is all about streamlining simple, manual, and repetitive tasks and processes which take up valuable time and resources that could be better invested …
Business checking vs. personal checking: How to choose a bank account
Getting paid as a business owner is rewarding, but after you celebrate those hard-won sales, you may have this question: Where should that money go? …
How to always nail your strategic business plan
Ever make a New Year’s resolution that went nowhere? Afraid you’re about to do it again in a few days? Annual plans for most businesses …
You won’t be able to guess just how many Americans freelanced in 2022
Americans Go Solo Upwork (UPWK), one of the largest freelancing platforms, recently conducted a survey of 3,000 working professionals and the results are in: freelancing …
Are car wraps a good investment for your small business?
Have you ever seen a car, truck, or van in your area wrapped in an advertisement? If so, you may have wondered whether these advertisements …
How to write a business plan in 10 steps
Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just beginning to think about starting a business, demands come at you fast. Amidst the rush of to-do lists …
How to use inventory control to meet demand and maximize profits
Inventory control is the practice of maintaining optimal stock levels at all times. This ensures companies can satisfy customer demand without overspending on excess inventory. …
How to write a mission statement for your business: A step-by-step guide
Just because your business is small doesn’t mean it doesn’t have big dreams. Starting your own business requires taking risks, working long hours, and most likely making …
Past due invoices are hurting America’s mid-sized businesses
Past due invoices are a significant problem for mid-sized businesses (those with 25 to 200 employees). In addition to impacting cash flow, late payments ultimately …
Managing workload distribution: Tips to get it right
Workload management is the practice of distributing work equally and efficiently throughout a team. As a team leader, it’s essential to ensure your team members …
PTO Payout: What is it and how does it work?
While not always required, paid time off (PTO) is a benefit that can be instrumental in attracting and retaining employees. In fact, our PTO survey found that 29% of …
Why small businesses should double check inventory for the new year
Where did your cash go? You started the year with a sufficient cash balance, and you’ve been profitable each month. For some reason, the …
This is where price hikes are causing the most holiday stress
For many, this Christmas will be marked not only by a tentative return to normality as covid-related restrictions have eased up around the world, but also by the …
Today’s No. 1 dream job didn’t even exist when Boomers were growing up
Becoming an astronaut has seemingly lost some of its glamor, at least in the United States and the United Kingdom, where children are three times …
The real reason your employees are underperforming
Think your staff might be at risk of “quiet quitting” due to low compensation? Think again. Recent research suggests that salary is one of the least-important facets …
Inflation Reduction Act: Will small businesses use new tax breaks?
The new Inflation Reduction Act includes several new and expanded business tax deductions and credits. Are small businesses aware of the new tax breaks? Will they take …
The differences between personal credit & business credit
The credit you use for business is separate from your personal credit. They are governed by different credit bureaus and scoring models. Personal credit consists …
